Validation of a web-based self-administered test for cognitive assessment in a Swedish geriatric setting.

Computerized cognitive tests have the potential to cost-effectively detect and monitor cognitive impairments and thereby facilitate treatment for these conditions. However, relatively few of these tests have been validated in a variety of populations. Brain on Track, a self-administered web-based test, has previously been shown to have a good ability to differentiate between healthy individuals and patients with cognitive impairment in Portuguese populations.

Bilateral forearm intravenous regional anesthesia with prilocaine for botulinum toxin treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis.

Background: Treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis with botulinum toxin (BTX) requires effective anesthesia, but previous methods have not provided enough pain relief or have resulted in a prolonged impaired hand function.

Objective: This is a study of bilateral forearm intravenous regional anesthesia using prilocaine for BTX treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis.

Methods: In all, 166 patients (100 female and 66 male) were treated bilaterally with intracutaneous BTX type A injections using intravenous regional anesthesia with prilocaine (5 mg/mL).