Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Sleep Meds for Fibromyalgia, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, and Simplifying Medications
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Sleep Meds for Fibromyalgia, Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, and Simplifying Medications
A recent study demonstrated that weight-supported walking exercise resulted in improved function compared to flexion for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. A clinical trial of sodium oxybate showed efficacy as a hypnotic for patients with fibromyalgia. Deep Brain Stimulation resulted in a greater symptom reduction than best medical therapy for Parkinson's Disease. We close with a clinical discussion of a practical strategy to simplify complex regimens of medications.
Submission | August 1, 2008
