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- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/PN0505ExpertOpinion-pdf/31452/Sjögren’s Syndrome: An Underrecognized Neuromuscular DisorderSjögren’s syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disorder first identified in 1892, remains frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly when patients present with its neurological manifestations. A case study featured in the May 2005
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0205pg70-75-pdf/31496/Management of Migraine Patients with Family History of Intracranial AneurysmIn Practical Neurology’s February 2005 issue, Dr. Randolph W. Evans presents a case study of a 35-year-old female migraineur with a significant family history of intracranial aneurysm, specifically her mother’s ruptured sacc
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0205pg17-18-pdf/31489/Advancements in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment: The Role of COMT InhibitorsCOMT inhibitors, specifically tolcapone and entacapone, have emerged as valuable adjunct therapies in the management of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Approved by the FDA in 1997 and 1998 respectively, these medications enhance the
- Taking Control: Beyond Medications for Tension Headaches in Adolescentshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0908-teen-tension-pdf/30999/Managing Chronic Daily Headaches in Adolescents: Challenges and Behavioral InterventionsChronic daily headaches (CDH) are increasingly prevalent among adolescents, a demographic grappling with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and various stressors. Tension-type headaches, in particular, are on t
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31049/Effective income distribution is crucial for maintaining harmony and productivity within neurology practices. In "Sharing the Wealth: Six Methods of Partner Income Distribution," Derek A. Preece, MBA, explores various compensation models that can either foster collaboration or fuel conflict among pr
- Hemicraniectomy for Massive Stroke: Finally an Answer?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/hemicraniectomy-for-massive-stroke-finally-an-answer/31210/Hemicraniectomy Presents a Viable Option for Massive Stroke ManagementIn the ongoing debate within vascular neurology regarding the efficacy of hemicraniectomy for malignant hemispheric strokes, recent findings offer significant insights. Malignant infarctions, characterized by extensive cerebral sw
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/PN0505Vascular-pdf/31460/Intracranial stenosis, responsible for 10-15% of all strokes and more prevalent among non-Caucasian populations such as Asians and African Americans, remains a critical yet under-researched area in vascular neurology. Historically, the medical management of intracranial stenosis lacked robust prospe
- Bringing Chronic Daily Headache Into Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0305FeaChronicHeadache-pdf/31481/Updates to IHS Headache Classification: Implications for Clinical PracticeThe International Headache Society (IHS) recently updated its classification of chronic daily headache (CDH), presenting significant changes that impact neurologists and headache specialists. Published in *Cephalalgia* in 2004
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31042/Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are increasingly associated with various metabolic bone disorders, including osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and an elevated risk of fractures. Early studies highlighted these risks in institutionalized patients, but recent research extends these findings to outpatient populat
- Helping MS Patients Achieve Restful and Restorative Sleephttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/pn0308-ms-sleep-feature-pdf/31044/Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis: Comprehensive Review and Management StrategiesPatients with clinically active multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently report significant daytime fatigue, often ranking it among their top three concerns. This fatigue surpasses that experienced by the general populati