Oximetry and indications for tracheotomy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Study Objective: To explore the use of oximetry as a guide for using respiratory aids and tracheotomy in the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Setting: A retrospective review of all ALS patients presenting to a neuromuscular disease clinic since 1996.

Methods: Patients who were symptomatic for nocturnal hypoventilation were prescribed noninvasive ventilation (NIV).

Pyridoxine hydrochloride treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a review.

It has been hypothesized that idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a manifestation of vitamin B6 deficiency. Some claim that B6 supplementation can alleviate symptoms. Others argue that pain relief occurs because of vitamin B6's anti-nociceptive properties or because B6 supplementation addresses an unrecognized peripheral neuropathy.