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- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31191/Advancements in Neurology: Key Developments in Epilepsy Management and BeyondRecent breakthroughs in epilepsy care are equipping neurologists with enhanced therapeutic options and optimizing existing treatments. A pivotal study published in the April 10th issue of *Neurology* highlights the efficacy
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0407-painmngmt-pdf/31193/Chronic Pain Management: Addressing Potential Bias in Clinical AssessmentsChronic pain remains a significant challenge in neurology, often complicated by the subjective nature of pain assessment. In the article "Are You Guilty of Bias When Encountering Unexplained Pain?" by Charles Argoff, MD, publi
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31211/Implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in clinical practices represents a significant strategic shift aimed at enhancing provider efficiency and patient safety. In her February 2007 article for *Practical Neurology*, Joyce Peters outlines a comprehensive roadmap for successfully transitioning
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1206Epilepsy-pdf/31237/The Role of Generic Antiepileptic Drugs in Epilepsy ManagementEffective epilepsy treatment aims to achieve seizure freedom without adverse side effects. According to Kwan and Brodie, approximately 64% of patients reach this goal using either monotherapy or a combination of two antiseizure medication
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31247/Recent developments in the treatment of high-grade carotid stenosis have intensified interest in carotid artery stenting (CAS) as an alternative to the traditional carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The FDA has approved CAS for patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis who are deemed high-risk for conve
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0906dementia-pdf/31270/Chronic alcohol consumption presents significant challenges in the context of cognitive impairment and dementia, as highlighted in a recent Practical Neurology article by Dr. David S. Geldmacher. Clinicians often encounter patients questioning the safety of alcohol intake post-consultation, a scenar
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0806Epilepsy-pdf/31282/Alcohol and Drug-Induced Seizures: Implications for Neurological PracticeSeizure activity related to alcohol and drug use remains a significant concern in neurology, affecting both acute management and long-term treatment strategies. Heavy alcohol consumption, prevalent in up to 20% of individuals,
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0506epilepsy-pdf/31313/Status Epilepticus: Urgent Management and Clinical InsightsStatus epilepticus (SE) is recognized as a critical neurological emergency requiring immediate intervention to prevent permanent neurological damage or mortality. SE is characterized by seizures lasting more than 30 minutes or recurrent seiz
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31319/Warfarin vs. Aspirin in Symptomatic Intracranial Stenosis: Insights from the WASID TrialSymptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis is a significant contributor to ischemic strokes, accounting for an estimated 5-10% of cases and potentially higher in populations such as African Americans and Asians.
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31344/In February 2006, Practical Neurology highlighted several pivotal developments impacting the neurology field. Notably, Congress approved a budget-cutting bill that President Bush signed into law on February 6th, effectively freezing the Medicare physician reimbursement rates at 2005 levels by haltin