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Perspectives on Neuroscience
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Perspectives on Neuroscience

Published on: July 31, 2007

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[Neurology]

Francesco Maulucci1, David Benninger1, Jean-François Démonet1

  • 1Service de neurologie, Département des neurosciences cliniques, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|July 14, 2017
PubMed

Insights

This research reviews treatments for neurological disorders. It highlights advancements in Alzheimer's disease, stroke, migraine, and essential tremor, while noting risks with certain medications.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid plaques.
  • Acute stroke with anterior circulation occlusion requires timely intervention.
  • Migraine, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), and essential tremor (ET) are debilitating neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent therapeutic advancements and findings across various neurological disorders.
  • To provide an overview of effective treatments and associated risks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical studies and therapeutic approvals.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy for specific neurological conditions.
  • Assessment of drug-associated risks during pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Aducanumab shows efficacy in reducing amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease.
  • Endovascular thrombectomy is recommended for acute stroke.
  • CGRP antagonists and botulinum toxin are effective for migraine.
  • Zika virus infection is linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome.
  • Edaravone is approved for ALS.
  • Ocrelizumab, daclizumab, and siponimod show promise in multiple sclerosis.
  • Thalamotomy is effective for drug-resistant essential tremor.
  • Valproate and topiramate exhibit dose-dependent risks of fetal malformations.

Conclusions:

  • Significant therapeutic progress has been made in managing diverse neurological conditions.
  • Targeted treatments offer improved outcomes for AD, stroke, migraine, ALS, MS, and ET.
  • Awareness of medication risks, particularly during pregnancy, is crucial.

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