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- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31110/Adrenal insufficiency remains a significant clinical concern, particularly in patients undergoing long-term glucocorticoid therapy for conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS). A pertinent case involves a 54-year-old woman with a decade-long history of primary progressive MS, managed with monthly
- From Amyloid to Alzheimer's: The Science Behind the Symptomshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn1007AlzheimerFea-pdf/31114/Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights from the Amyloid HypothesisAlzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, currently affects approximately five million Americans, with projections exceeding 13 million by 2050 due to an aging population.
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0807-dementia-pdf/31134/Recent advancements in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research are prompting a reevaluation of the traditional amyloid-beta (Aβ) hypothesis. Historically, the focus has been on Aβ42 as the primary pathogenic species driving AD, with Aβ40 considered less harmful. However, emerging studies suggest a more nu
- Perchance to Dream: How to Minimize Sleep Disorders in Parkinson's Diseasehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/pn0307-sleepdisorders-pdf/31206/Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Insights and Management StrategiesParkinson’s disease (PD) is not only characterized by its motor symptoms—tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia—but also by significant sleep disturbances that impact patient quality of life. James Parkinson’s early recog
- Tackling the Challenges of Advanced Parkinson's Diseasehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn1206parkinsonsfea-pdf/31241/Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Challenges and Management StrategiesParkinson’s disease (PD) in its advanced stages presents a complex clinical landscape, extending beyond the classic motor symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor. While levodopa has significantly mitigated these primar
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0906painmanagement-pdf/31274/Topical Analgesic Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain ManagementTopical analgesics present a valuable option for managing musculoskeletal pain, offering localized pain relief with minimal systemic absorption. In the first part of his two-part series, Dr. Charles Argoff explores the distinctions between
- Identifying Neurobehavioral Changes in MS Patientshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PD0806ChangesInMSfea-pdf/31278/Neurobehavioral Changes in Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive OverviewMultiple sclerosis (MS) is traditionally recognized for its neuromuscular symptoms; however, recent research underscores significant neurobehavioral alterations, including cognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric disorders. Cog
- Are You Overlooking Diabetic Neuropathy?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/are-you-overlooking-diabetic-neuropathy/31289/Emerging Strategies in Managing Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic PainDiabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, with an estimated 20.8 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus as of 2005. As diabetes rates rise due to an aging popu
- 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
- Grand Rounds: Test Your MS Aptitudehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN1105MSGrandRounds-pdf/31377/Challenging Multiple Sclerosis Diagnoses Explored in Practical Neurology’s November 2005 EditionIn the November 2005 issue of Practical Neurology, Dr. Thomas Leist presents four intricate case studies that delve into the complexities of diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) when presentations deviate f