GLG News by Lyrica Prescribers for Neuropathic Pain (US)

Xenoport's trial for XP13512 in restless legs syndrome (RLS) shows strongly positive 9 month data in second phase 3  trial, should be a major win in the marketplace.  RLS represent a major unmet need, for drugs with sustained efficacy and high tolerability.

I'm looking forward to the results of the H5N1 clincial trial.  This might improve the world's chances of avoiding a pandemic like the one in 1918.

Will the recent purchase of Kyphon by Medtronic signals the end of kyphoplasty? No because arcuoplasty does not restore vertebral height. Vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and arcuoplasty essentially achieve the same goals, which brings up the question, do we need all three techniques? Arcuoplasty is the...

This is a helpful agent in ADHD for hyperactive symptoms. A long-acting form is critical in ADHD so no doses need to interrupt the school day. More even blood levels also an advantage.

It has always been suspected that the supporting cells of the brain, called glial cells, have long held a secondary role behind neurons, the “telephone wires” of the brain. But, this role may have been grossly underestimated as new evidence suggests that glial cells may be able to sense and monitor...

Post-translational gene silencing (PTGS) techniques, particularly the very popular RNA Interference (RNAi) technique, may be used to temporarily suppress the expression of particular genes in virtually all organisms. Where once believed to be limited to the plant species, the new discovery of its universal...

NC stat uses non needle surface EMG for the simple diagnosis of common disorders such as CTS. Unfortunatley, SEMG is not reliable. Its utility was questioned as far back as 2000 and the problems reaffirmed in a technology assessment at the AAN in 2003.

Revisiting endogenous opioids for pain control is rehasing old ground, which has been disappointing.

It is long waited decision. I have been using donepezil for last 4 to 5 years in moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease with good results. Only, I did not have statistical data.