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- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN1005DementiaInsights-pdf/31386/Medicare’s Limited Approval of PET Scans in Dementia: Implications for Clinical PracticeIn September 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans for dementia diagnosis, specifically to differentiate Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0905-dementiainsights-pdf/31397/Navigating Evidence-Based Medicine and Alternative Treatments in Dementia CareIn the evolving landscape of neurology, the transition from a paternalistic approach to evidence-based medicine (EBM) has significantly reshaped dementia care. Dr. David S. Geldmacher highlights the complexities that EBM i
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0805DementiaInsights-pdf/31414/Statins and Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluating the Potential for PreventionRecent discussions in clinical neurology have revisited the intriguing possibility that statin-type HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, widely prescribed for hyperlipidemia, may play a role in preventing or treating Alzheimer’s Diseas
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31420/Advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Highlight Potential Therapeutic BreakthroughsAs Practical Neurology commemorates the 99th anniversary of Alois Alzheimer’s seminal work, recent studies offer promising avenues for combating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Despite the absence of a cure, signific
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0705dementia-pdf/31426/
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0705PainManagement-pdf/31431/Preventing Menstrual-Related Migraines: Emerging Prophylactic StrategiesMenstrual-related migraines present a significant challenge for female patients, as exemplified by a 32-year-old woman whose severe headaches coincide with her menstrual cycle. These migraines, often incapacitating for several d
- Business Advisor: Optimizing Neurology Practice Revenue through Updated CPT Codinghttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor-optimizing-neurology-practice-revenue-through-updated-cpt-coding/31448/Optimizing Neurology Practice Revenue through Updated CPT CodingRecent changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding present significant opportunities for neurologists to enhance their practice’s profitability. As healthcare landscapes evolve, neurologists can leverage these updates to main
- Income Survey: Staying Ahead of the Curvehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/income-survey-staying-ahead-of-the-curve/31454/Financial Trends and Strategies for Neurology Practices: Insights from Practical Neurology May 2005The May 2005 issue of Practical Neurology, under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico, delves into the financial dynamics affecting neurology practices. Despite a rise in neurology billings in
- Epilepsy Care: Can We Succeed with Monotherapy?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0405CvrStry-pdf/31461/Advancements and Challenges in Antiepileptic Drug MonotherapyIn the realm of epilepsy management, achieving seizure freedom remains the primary goal for neurologists and patients alike. Approximately 60-70% of newly diagnosed epilepsy patients achieve control with a single antiepileptic drug (AED),
- Bringing Chronic Daily Headache Into Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0305FeaChronicHeadache-pdf/31481/Updates to IHS Headache Classification: Implications for Clinical PracticeThe International Headache Society (IHS) recently updated its classification of chronic daily headache (CDH), presenting significant changes that impact neurologists and headache specialists. Published in *Cephalalgia* in 2004