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Kappa Free Light Chains in the 2024 McDonald Criteria: What Neurologists Need to Know
https://practicalneurology.com/programs/practical-neurology/kappa-free-light-chains-in-the-2024-mcdonald-criteria/60979/The revised McDonald diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis now recognize kappa free light chains (KFLC) in cerebrospinal fluid as an alternative to oligoclonal bands, providing a quantitative and automated measure of intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis.- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0307-movedisorders-pdf/31203/Accurate assessment of movement disorders is crucial for clinicians to quantify their impact on patients’ quality of life and monitor disease progression. Practical Neurology’s recent article delves into various validated rating scales tailored for specific neurological conditions, enhancing objecti
The Effects of Climate Change on Emerging Infections and the Global Landscape of Neuroinfectious Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/the-effects-of-climate-change-on-emerging-infections-and-the-global-landscape-of-neuroinfectious-disease/32155/Climate change has direct and indirect effects that have altered the landscape of neuroinfectious disease and will continue to do so.Dementia Insights: Antiamyloid Antibody Therapy in Alzheimer Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/dementia-insights-antiamyloid-antibody-therapy-in-alzheimer-disease/31928/The saga continues for development of antiamyloid monoclonal antibodies, aducanumab, lecanemab, donanemab, and gantenerumab for Alzheimer disease.Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluation and Management
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/fatigue-in-multiple-sclerosis-a-comprehensive-approach-to-evaluation-and-management/32087/Management of fatigue in multiple sclerosis requires a holistic approach tailored to the individual.Toward Personalized Care for Multiple Sclerosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/toward-personalized-care-for-multiple-sclerosis/31754/Biomarkers and precision medicine are just part of individualizing care for a diverse population of people with multiple sclerosis.Stroke Snapshot: Carotid Artery Webs—Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/stroke-snapshot-carotid-artery-webs-epidemiology-and-pathophysiology/32158/Carotid artery webs—nonatheromatous, shelf-like projections arising from the tunica intima of the posterior carotid wall—are suspected to be a cause of otherwise cryptogenic strokes.Multiple Sclerosis in the Black Population of the United States
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/multiple-sclerosis-in-the-black-population-of-the-united-states/31756/Black people with multiple sclerosis are affected by frequent relapses, early disability accrual, and rapid disease progression.Challenge Case Report: New-Onset Seizures and Brain Lesions in First Trimester
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/challenging-case-report-new-onset-seizures-and-brain-lesions-in-first-trimester/31734/A woman age 29 and 10 weeks pregnant presented with new-onset seizures and imaging demonstrated previously undiagnosed lesions.Movement Disorders Moment: Pain & Palliative Care in Movement Disorders
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/movement-disorders-moment-pain-palliative-care-in-movement-disorders/31795/Pain is underrecognized and undertreated in movement disorders and can be addressed with screening, treatment, and a palliative care approach.