Neurologie

Translated title of the contribution: News in neurology 2014

Spyridoula Tsetsou, Andrea O. Rossetti, Patrick Michel, David Benninger, Bernard Nater, Myriam Schluep, Christian Wider, Lorenz Hirt, Thierry Kuntzer, Jean François Démonet, Renaud A. Du Pasquier, François Vingerhoets

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Abstract

In 2014, breastfeeding during maternal anti-epileptic therapy seems to be safe for the children and can be recommended. Intravenous thrombolysis by Alteplase improves the outcome after a stroke if administered within 4.5 hours and it is also recommended in elderly population over 80 years. ProSavin genic therapy for Parkinson disease is under investigation. The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has an analgesic effect in neuropathic pain as well as an antidepressant effect. Antagonists of calcitonin gene-related peptide can have a beneficial role in migraine prevention. Diagnostic biomarker panels for Alzheimer disease are under investigation. Oral teriflunomide and dimethyl fumarate (BG-12) for relapsing multiple sclerosis treatment are now available in Switzerland.

Translated title of the contributionNews in neurology 2014
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)91-96
Number of pages6
JournalRevue Medicale Suisse
Volume11
Issue number456-457
StatePublished - 14 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

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