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Dementia Insights: Toward New Clinical Criteria for Alzheimers Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/dementia-insights-toward-new-clinical-criteria-for-alzheimers-disease-and-mild-cognitive-impairment/30840/One development from this summer's International Conference on Alzheimers Disease is progress toward new criteria for Alzheimers and MCI.Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood Treatment for Autism: Rationale and Potential Goals of Treatment
https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/autologous-umbilical-cord-blood-treatment-for-autism-rationale-and-potential-goals-of-treatment/30725/Could autologous umbilical cord blood (AUCB) offer stem cells that could alter functionality of aberrant immune or nervous system cells affected by some environmental factor in patients with negative genetic screening for autism?Incorporating the Lived Experience of Patients and Caregivers From Dementia Diagnosis Through the Caregiving Journey
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/incorporating-the-lived-experience-of-patients-and-caregivers-from-dementia-diagnosis-through-the-caregiving-journey/32143/An interview detailing practical steps neurologists can take to clearly and compassionately deliver traumatic diagnoses and highlighting helpful recommendations and resources designed to help neurologists partner with and support caregivers.Continuous Movement of the Toes
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/continuous-movement-of-the-toes/31107/In this case, we present a 26-year-old African American male with an 18-month history of constant involuntary alternating dorsiflexion-plantar flexion movements of his left toes, especially the big toe. With manual interference and conscious attention, he could eliminate the movement. He had dull pa- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31131/The Crucial Role of Medical Directors in Stroke ProgramsIn the realm of stroke management, the selection of a medical director is pivotal to the success of a stroke program. Typically filled by a neurologist, this leadership position demands significant time and dedication, often exceeding initial e
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31303/In the evolving landscape of medical specialization, the editorial from Practical Neurology emphasizes the critical need to bridge the gap between neurology and psychiatry. As medical advancements continue to proliferate, physicians face the challenge of staying abreast with the latest research, mak
- PQRI: Buy or Sell?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/pqri-buy-or-sell/30997/Overview of Pay-for-Performance and the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative in NeurologyIn the September 2008 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Hayward and Kent provide a critical analysis of the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) system, specifically focusing on the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31416/Embracing Leadership in Chronic Pain Management: A Call to NeurologistsThe August 2005 issue of *Practical Neurology* addresses the challenging landscape of chronic pain management, highlighting the strained reputation of pain specialists amidst regulatory crackdowns. The Drug Enforcement Administra
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31223/CPT 2007 Updates Impact Neurology PracticesThe 2007 update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual introduces several significant changes pertinent to neurology practices, as outlined by Mary H. McDermott in Practical Neurology. While the overall modifications affecting neurology are limi
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0606PainManagement-pdf/31306/Discography: Essential Insights for Neurologists in Chronic Back Pain ManagementChronic back pain poses significant challenges in neurology, and discography has re-emerged as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for effective pain management. In his detailed examination, Charles Argoff, M