Efficacy and safety of pregabalin vs carbamazepine in patients with central post-stroke pain.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of pregabalin and carbamazepine in patients with central post-stroke pain (CPSP).

Methods: Patients included in the study were randomly assigned to either flexible-dose pregabalin treatment group or carbamazepine treatment group. The primary efficacy variable was face visual analog scale (F-VAS), the second efficacy assessment was used to assess the effect of treatment on mental health by Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) and Hamilton depression scale (HAMD).

Hyperparathyroidism and cerebral calcifications:a case report.

The evidence of hyperparathyroidism associated with cerebral calcifications is rare. We report a case with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and cerebral calcifications. A 63-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension presented to the neurology department due to bradykinesia and declining memory for one year.

Vitamin E in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: a meta-analysis.

Long-term use of antipsychotic drugs is associated with tardive dyskinesia. At present, there is no satisfactory treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Some randomized trials suggested that vitamin E can improve tardive dyskinesia.