Neuro-oncology

Case Reports

Challenging Case Report: New-Onset Seizures and Brain Lesions in First Trimester

A woman age 29 and 10 weeks pregnant presented with new-onset seizures and imaging demonstrated previously undiagnosed lesions.

Omar Bushara, BA; Rimas V. Lukas, MD; and Jessica W. Templer, MD

Case Report

Hearing Loss Associated With Hydrocephalus

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy resolved symptoms and restored hearing.

Jason A. Ellis, MD; Benjamin W. Y. Lo, MD; Chirag G. Bhatia, BS; Yona Feit; Steven Mandel, MD; and Dana Shani, MD

Special Report

Palliative Neurology

Neurologists need to have a palliative care skill set.

Jessica M. Baker, MD

Cover Focus

Medical Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care in Neurology

It is critical to see transition as a process not simply a moment in time when care is transferred.

Lawrence W. Brown, MD

Special Report

Special Report: Neuro-oncology

Part 2. Management of brain tumors

Shruti Bhandari, MD; Rohit Kumar, MD; Megan Nelson, MD; Donald Miller, MD; and Brian J. Williams, MD

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Brain Tumor Imaging

It is essential to be familiar with advanced MRI—perfusion, diffusion, spectroscopy, and susceptibility—for diagnosis of brain tumors.

Mona Shahriari, MD, and Parham Moftakhar, MD

Special Report

Special Report: Neuro-oncology

Part 1. Epidemiology, clinical evaluation, and diagnosis

Brian J. Williams, MD

Case Report

Case Report: A Woman with Tinnitus and Tongue Atrophy

Glomus tumors, the great masquerader, have variable presentation and multiple treatment options.

John A. Boockvar, MD; Jason A. Ellis, MD; David J. Langer, MD; Steven Mandel, MD; Rafael A. Ortiz, MD; Asif Rahman; and Tejaswi D. Sudhakar

Spotlight Topic: Neuropsychiatry

Cognitive Complaints and Neuropsychologic Testing

When should neuropsychologic tests be ordered and what questions should testing answer?

Nabil Ali, MD; Laura M. Clark, PhD, ABPP; and Kendra Corning, PsyD, HSPP

Cover Focus: Technology & Wellness

Treating Stress to Improve Neurologic Outcomes

Research on the interaction between hormones and seizures supports the importance of helping patients manage stress.

Riley Bove, MD, MMSc, and Graham R. Huesmann, MD, PhD

Case Report

Challenge Case Report: A Woman With a Large Dural-Based Lesion

Javed Khader Eliyas, MD; Rimas V. Lukas, MD; and Karen S. SantaCruz, MD

Guest Medical Editor's Page

Wellness and Neurology

There is clear evidence for promoting wellness practices to all patients with neurologic disorders.

Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA

Case Report

Persistent Idiopathic Isolated Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy

Could this rare condition be related to vascular compression?

Dennis Keselman; Steven Mandel, MD; Eric A. Nelson; and Aron Z. Pollack, MD

Neurologists Wanted!

A recently graduated resident and new professor recommends ways to attract medical students to the specialty of neurology.

Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, MD

Seeking Breakthroughs: The Startup Perspective

A roundtable discussion with Chase Spurlock, PhD, IQuity; Michal Izrael, PhD, Kadimastem Ltd; Kevin Hrusovsky, Quanterix; and J. Michael Ryan, MD, Rodin Therapeutics

Seeking Breakthroughs: The Physician Perspective

A roundtable discussion with Claudia A. Chiriboga, MD, MPH; Jeffrey L. Cummings, MD, ScD; and Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD

Claudia A. Chiriboga, MD, MPH; Jeffrey L. Cummings, MD, ScD; and Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD