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- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0407-dementia-pdf/31186/As spring and summer travel seasons approach, attention often focuses on fuel prices and their impact on travel patterns. Analogously, the brain operates under a supply-and-demand framework for energy, where glucose and oxygen serve as essential “fuels.” When the brain’s energy demand surpasses supp
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0208-pain-management-pdf/31054/Reevaluating NSAIDs in Low Back Pain ManagementA recent study highlighted in Practical Neurology challenges the prevailing use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for managing low back pain (LBP). Conducted by Dr. Charles Argoff, the research indicates that NSAIDs offer no significant
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.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.- 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
Epilepsy Essentials: Complex Epilepsy Syndromes in Adults
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-essentials-complex-epilepsy-syndromes-in-adults/31829/In this clinician’s experience, individualizing care both to reduce seizures and to improve quality of life is essential.Epilepsy Essentials: Reproductive Endocrine Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-essentials-reproductive-endocrine-dysfunction-in-women-with-epilepsy/30544/