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- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31133/Optimizing Financial Management in Neurological Practices: A Focus on Income StatementsManaging a busy neurological practice demands not only clinical expertise but also robust financial acumen. In today’s competitive healthcare environment, understanding and utilizing financial statements is crucia
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31199/Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability in the United States, ranking as the third most common cause of death and the foremost cause of disability. Despite the severe consequences, a significant barrier to effective stroke prevention and treatment is the reluctance of in
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0307-movedisorders-pdf/31203/Accurate assessment of movement disorders is crucial for clinicians to quantify their impact on patients’ quality of life and monitor disease progression. Practical Neurology’s recent article delves into various validated rating scales tailored for specific neurological conditions, enhancing objecti
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0107PainMngmnt-pdf/31230/Comprehensive Strategies for Long-Term Management of Chronic Low Back PainChronic low back pain (CLBP) presents significant challenges in long-term management, particularly when patients exhibit inadequate responses to pharmacologic treatments. Dr. Charles Argoff emphasizes the importance of tailore
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31256/Practical Neurology November 2006: Key Developments in Neurological MedicineRecent findings in neurology highlight significant advancements and challenges in patient care and treatment strategies. A pivotal study on the gene GCH1 revealed its critical role in pain modulation. Researchers demonstrate
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31264/October 2006 Practical Neurology News Briefs SummarySelecting the appropriate antiepileptic drug (AED) for epilepsy patients remains challenging, with a recent Epilepsia review highlighting that first to third-generation AEDs may lose efficacy over time in a significant subset of patients. The study
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31273/Recent advancements and studies in neurology offer promising insights for clinical practice. A GlaxoSmithKline-sponsored trial compared the efficacy of lamotrigine versus topiramate in 192 epilepsy patients. Results demonstrated that lamotrigine outperformed topiramate on cognitive assessments such
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31277/Optimizing Antihypertensive Therapy for Stroke Prevention: Insights for NeurologistsAntihypertensive therapy stands as the cornerstone of stroke prevention, significantly reducing stroke recurrence more effectively than many other medical interventions, including antiplatelet and cholesterol-lowerin
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PD0706painmngmt-pdf/31290/Understanding Central Neuropathic Pain: Clinical Insights and Treatment StrategiesCentral neuropathic pain, a challenging subset of chronic pain, arises from lesions within the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord. This pain type is frequently encountered in patients pos
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31300/Effective budgeting is a cornerstone of successful medical practices, including those in neurology, as highlighted by Craig T. Williams in the June 2006 issue of Practical Neurology. Williams emphasizes that creating, managing, and adhering to a realistic budget is essential for mitigating risks suc