Neuropharmacology, neurotoxicology, and neuroendocrinology

An increasing number of drugs are available for the treatment of neurological and other diseases and knowledge of their indications, modes of action, interactions, and adverse effects are fundamental to the care of our patients. The diabetic peripheral neuropathies have been discussed in an earlier...

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 2004-09, Vol.75 (suppl 3), p.iii1-iii1
Main Authors: Bone, I, Fuller, G N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Biological and medical sciences
Diabetes
Disease
Medical sciences
neuroendocrinology
Neurology
neuropharmacology
neurotoxicology
Thyroid gland
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Summary:An increasing number of drugs are available for the treatment of neurological and other diseases and knowledge of their indications, modes of action, interactions, and adverse effects are fundamental to the care of our patients. The diabetic peripheral neuropathies have been discussed in an earlier supplement. 2 A valuable comprehensive review of all the neurological manifestations of diabetes is worth reading. 3 Thyroid disease and adrenal disease are associated with some neurological complications and may present with neurological problems especially involving muscle. 4 Hashimoto's encephalopathy is considered a steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with high titres of anti-thyroid antibody.
ISSN:0022-3050
1473-7086
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.2004.045898