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- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31047/Recent advancements in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) management have been the focus of numerous publications, highlighting the critical need for updated approaches in clinical practice. A comprehensive meta-analysis encompassing 11 natural history studies with 7,238 patients underscores the elevat
- Helping MS Patients Achieve Restful and Restorative Sleephttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/pn0308-ms-sleep-feature-pdf/31044/Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis: Comprehensive Review and Management StrategiesPatients with clinically active multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently report significant daytime fatigue, often ranking it among their top three concerns. This fatigue surpasses that experienced by the general populati
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0208-pain-management-pdf/31054/Reevaluating NSAIDs in Low Back Pain ManagementA recent study highlighted in Practical Neurology challenges the prevailing use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for managing low back pain (LBP). Conducted by Dr. Charles Argoff, the research indicates that NSAIDs offer no significant
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31118/Recent advancements in neurology highlight significant progress and emerging insights into Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related neurological conditions. A pivotal study published in the FASEB Journal reveals that amyloid β-derived diffusible ligand (ADDL) in AD patients disrupts insulin signaling by
- What Should We Do About Asymptomatic AVMs?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/what-should-we-do-about-asymptomatic-avms/31127/Clinical Decision-Making in the Management of Asymptomatic Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationsCerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) present a significant clinical challenge, especially when asymptomatic. The primary dilemma revolves around balancing the natural hemorrhage risk against the pot
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31144/Participating in clinical trials presents a valuable opportunity for neurology practices to expand services and enhance revenue streams. Clinical trials are integral to the drug development process, enabling the pharmaceutical industry to assess the safety and efficacy of new neurological treatments
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0707-movementdisorders-pdf/31157/Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Insights and ManagementPsychosis is a significant non-motor complication in Parkinson’s disease (PD), impacting approximately one-third of patients. Initially, patients often experience benign visual hallucinations, such as brief, non-threatening images of
- The Night Shift: Putting Sleep Studies to Work for Youhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/pn0707-sleep-studies-pdf/31153/Enhancing Neurological Diagnoses with Sleep StudiesSleep studies, particularly polysomnography (PSG), are becoming increasingly vital in neurology for accurately diagnosing sleep-related disorders. Despite patients’ reluctance to undergo overnight testing, the objective data obtained from PSGs provi
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0607-movementdisorder-pdf/31164/Sydenham’s Chorea in Adolescents: Clinical Presentation and ManagementSydenham’s chorea is a critical movement disorder in adolescents, often emerging as a delayed neurological complication of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) following a Group A streptococcal infection. While clinicians might first consi
- Seizures, AEDs and Pregnancy: A Dangerous Combinationhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/pn0407-epilepsy-pdf/31188/Managing epilepsy in women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy presents significant challenges for neurologists. Seizures during pregnancy pose risks to both the mother and the unborn child, while the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) can lead to congenital malformations and potential cognitive