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The study drug used in this research study is perampanel, an FDA approved medication for the treatment of seizures. The study is being done to examine whether the study drug affects the following non-invasive tests of brain activity: electroencephalogram (EEG), visual evoked potential (VEP),
This study will require the PD subjects to attend three testing days, lasting approximately 1 hour. PD subjects will report for two exercise testing sessions, with each session separated by 7 days. The age-matched, healthy subjects will only be required to attend two testing days consisting of one
Following injury to the central nervous system (CNS), immune-mediated inflammation profoundly affects the ability of neural cells to survive and to regenerate. The role of inflammation comprises mostly of macrophages, is controversial, since macrophages can both induce neuronal and glial toxicity
1.0 Background
While atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia requiring therapy, it is also associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, dementia, and death. The number of Americans affected with AF is expected to surge to nearly 16
After identification and trial entry, we will complete intake questionnaire to determine what type of vestibular migraine category the patients qualify for, a standard of care office visit with history and physical (Standard of Care) to review symptoms and previous treatment, patients height and
In this double-blind study, a nasal spray of either the drug (fentanyl -- an opioid analgesic) or placebo (normal saline) is administered before the procedure. There is a 50% chance that patients receive the drug or the placebo. In either case, local Lidocaine jelly is used as an anesthetic in the
Fibromyalgia is a painful syndrome characterized by chronic diffuse pain and involvement of multiple muscles and soft tissues 1. The pain is very common, with prevalence around 2% in the adult population.
In fibromyalgia, there is an increase of both somatic and visceral nociception, and dysfunction
The study will take place as double-blind placebo controlled study. After a first a run-period of 2 months for all participants randomization (1:1) in two group will take place:
Group A: With omalizumab treatment for 6 months; dosage and administration schedule according to body weight and total IgE
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder, accounting for 20% of all vertigo cases. It was first described by Barany in 1921, and later described in more detail by Dix and Hallpike in 1952. Common practice by ED physicians is to rule out serious
Anemia is a common problem experienced by patients with malignancy. Although cancer treatment such as systemic chemotherapy is an obvious cause, many cancer patients are anemic at presentation. Estimates in prostate cancer patients suggest that nearly 40% present with hemoglobin levels less than 120