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New Utensil Gives Patients a Lift
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/new-utensil-gives-patients-a-lift/30658/A specially engineered spoon can help patients deal with tremors.About the Cover Artist: Low Sun in Rabbittown by Grant Boland
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/about-the-cover-artist-low-sun-in-rabbittown-by-grant-boland/49165/After experiencing a stroke, Grant Boland is driven by a sharpened sense of purpose and a desire to make the most of his creative outlets.Helping Patients Navigate Barriers To Diagnostic Testing For Neurological Disorders
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/helping-patients-navigate-barriers-to-diagnostic-testing-for-neurological-disorders/30580/Discoveries based on the human genome have yielded greater insights about the role of genetics in disease. New diagnostic tests can help clinicians accurately diagnose a disorder and get the patient on an effective treatment plan more quickly than ever before.- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/30970/In the November 2008 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Paul F. Winnington III explores the diminishing role of serendipitous discoveries in modern clinical practice. He reflects on how the term "serendipitous discovery," once a staple in medical discourse, now appears predominantly in historical conte
- Clinical Application: Implications of MTBI Researchhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/clinical-application-implications-of-mtbi-research/30979/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) in Returning Veterans: Implications and Research InsightsThe prevalence of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), synonymous with concussion, has significantly risen among U.S. military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Estimates suggest that 10-20% of so
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0908-pain-management-pdf/30996/Highlights from the World Pain Congress and Their Clinical ImplicationsAt the recent World Pain Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, organized by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), significant advancements in pain management were presented, offering valuable insights for healthcar
- Bringing Insomnia Treatments Out of the Darkhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/PN0708Insomniafea-pdf/31006/Insomnia in Neurological Practice: Clinical Insights and Management StrategiesInsomnia remains a prevalent and challenging condition within neurology, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Unlike neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, insomnia presents uniquely
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0608PainMgmnt-pdf/31018/Tailoring Chronic Pain Treatment to the PatientChronic pain remains a prevalent issue in the United States, affecting approximately 50 million individuals and imposing an economic burden of $85-90 billion annually. Defined as pain persisting beyond three months, chronic pain is considered maladaptiv
- Status Report: Vaccines for Neurologic Disordershttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/status-report-vaccines-for-neurologic-disorders/31037/Advancements in Vaccination for Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive OverviewVaccination has long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing numerous diseases through immune system modulation. Historically, Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine set the stage for modern immunization practices. Tod
- Finding the Right Fit in Migraine Classificationhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0208-migraine-fea-pdf/31053/The evolving classification of chronic daily headaches (CDH) remains a critical focus in neurology, aiming to balance diagnostic specificity with practical application. Originally categorized by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-1) in 1988, CDH was divided into primary and