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Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/mechanical-thrombectomy-for-acute-ischemic-stroke/30291/Results of the DAWN trial expand the beneficial role of stent retrieval therapy for acute ischemic stroke beyond the conventional time window.A Plan for Action: How Stronger Patient Communication Can Yield Improved Outcomes in the Treatment of Seizure Clusters
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/a-plan-for-action-how-stronger-patient-communication-can-yield-improved-outcomes-in-the-treatment-of-seizure-clusters/30463/- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0107Epilepsy-pdf/31226/Epilepsy management requires a comprehensive understanding of seizure precipitants, which are specific circumstances that trigger epileptic seizures. According to Pierre Loiseau, precipitants are conditions preceding a seizure that both patients and clinicians recognize as potential causes. Commonly
Stroke Snapshot: Metabolic Stroke
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/stroke-snapshot-metabolic-stroke/31650/Identifying underlying causes of metabolic stroke is essential for prompt appropriate treatment.Dementia Insights: The World Turned Upside Down:
July 2023—A Remarkable Month in the World of Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and Treatmenthttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/dementia-insights-the-world-turned-upside-downbrjuly-2023-a-remarkable-month-in-the-world-of-alzheimer-disease-diagnosis-and-treatment/32075/A review of recent drug approvals, policy changes, and significant studies in the field.Dystrophinopathies and the Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophies
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/dystrophinopathies-and-the-limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophies/32028/Disease management for dystrophinopathies and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies has evolved from palliation to genetic therapeutics, paving the way toward a cure.Neuromuscular Notes: When to Order a Muscle Biopsy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/neuromuscular-notes-when-to-order-a-muscle-biopsy/32062/Various clinical scenarios exist in which a muscle biopsy is a valuable part of the diagnostic evaluation in people with suspected neuromuscular disorders.Study Spotlight: Patient Activation and the Psychosocial Impact of Multiple Sclerosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/study-spotlight-patient-activation-and-the-psychosocial-impact-of-multiple-sclerosis/30487/Routine assessment for psychological comorbidities is essential in the overall care of patients with multiple sclerosis.- Letters to the Editor: The tPA Debate Continues: “Dr. Anonymous” Respondshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/letters-to-the-editor-the-tpa-debate-continues-dr-anonymous-responds/31488/Ongoing Debate on tPA Use in Acute Stroke ManagementAn anonymous physician from Oklahoma responds to prior discussions on the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in acute stroke treatment, emphasizing a cautious approach grounded in ethical and practical considerations. The physician clarifies
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0507Dementia-pdf/31172/Progranulin Emerges as a Key Player in Frontotemporal Dementia ResearchIn the evolving landscape of neurodegenerative disease research, progranulin has rapidly ascended to prominence, akin to a breakout star in a high-stakes competition. Progranulin, a 593 amino acid glycoprotein, has been identifie