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- Therapeutics Q&Ahttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/therapeutics-qa/31169/In the June 2007 issue of *Practical Neurology*, experts discuss critical considerations for selecting anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in epilepsy patients with concurrent sleep disorders. The panel, including Drs. Carl Bazil, Beth Malow, Erik St. Louis, and Michael Sperling, deliberates on whether slee
- American Idle: Spotlighting the Obstacles That Deter Migraine Preventionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0307-migraine-pdf/31202/Bridging the Gap in Preventive Migraine Therapy: Insights and StrategiesPreventive migraine therapy remains significantly underutilized, despite evidence indicating that a substantial proportion of migraine sufferers could benefit from it. The American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention Study by Lip
- Can We Boost The Efficacy of Dopaminergic Therapy?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/can-we-boost-the-efficacy-of-dopaminergic-therapy/31220/Parkinson’s disease (PD) management continues to prioritize maintaining patients' quality of life and motor function, aligning with the foundational goals established since Dr. James Parkinson’s initial descriptions in 1817. Contemporary treatment primarily focuses on dopamine replacement to counter
- Will Subspecialty Certification Change Your View of Neuroimaging?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/pn1106-certification-pdf/31245/Neuroimaging Gains Subspecialty Status in NeurologyIn a significant advancement for neurological practice, neuroimaging has been officially recognized as a subspecialty by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties (UCNS) in July 2006. This designation follows the American Society of Neuroima
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31272/Medicare Payment Cuts and the Sustainable Growth Rate: Implications for Neurology PracticeEach year, the looming threat of Medicare payment reductions due to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula resurfaces, causing significant concern within the medical community. The SGR automatically triggers
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PD0706painmngmt-pdf/31290/Understanding Central Neuropathic Pain: Clinical Insights and Treatment StrategiesCentral neuropathic pain, a challenging subset of chronic pain, arises from lesions within the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. This pain type is frequently encountered in patients pos
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Alternative Medicinehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-alternative-medicine/31299/Alternative Medicine in Neurology: Navigating Patient Use and Clinical ImplicationsThe June 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology* addresses the rising prominence of alternative medicine within the neurological patient population, underscored by the bestselling yet controversial book by Kevin Trudeau.
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31314/Persistent Cognitive Deficits Post-Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Study and Insights on Malingering in Neurological PracticeA 35-year-old male, Mr. M., presented five months after sustaining a whiplash injury from a motor vehicle accident. Initially treated by his chiropractor, Dr. J., Mr. M. contin
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0106painmanagement-pdf/31357/In the latest issue of Practical Neurology, Dr. Charles Argoff explores comprehensive preventive strategies for managing migraine headaches, emphasizing their importance for healthcare professionals. Migraine headaches, while more prevalent in females, also significantly affect males, as illustrated
- Defining the Spectrum of MS Treatment Goalshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN0106mstreatmentgoals-pdf/31355/Evolving Outcome Measures and Therapeutic Developments in Multiple SclerosisNathan Hall’s article in the January 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology* provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of outcome measures and treatment strategies in multiple sclerosis (MS). As MS research adv