Archive for the ‘Neurology’ Category

Steriods no Help in Meningitis

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

A recent series of two studies was conducted to hopefully lend further support for the use of steroids (dexamethasone - not anabolic steroids illegally used by athletes) along with antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial meningitis.  Researchers unfortunately found that the steroids were of no benefit - contradicting more positive ...

Combining Doxycycline and Beta-Interferon May Slow MS Progression

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

A recent small study is the latest in a series of investigations looking at the efficacy of combining the well known generic antibiotic, doxycycline with B-interferon (brand name Avonex) in slowing the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  The study described at a recent European MS society meeting and to be ...