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- 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
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0306dementia-pdf/31333/Unintended Cognitive Effects of Anticholinergic Medications in Neurology PracticeAnticholinergic medications, widely prescribed for various conditions, pose significant cognitive risks, particularly in elderly patients and those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A community-based French study highlight
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31335/Shifting Research Priorities in Neurology: A Call for Translational FocusIn the editorial “It’s Time to Move Beyond ‘Science as Usual’” published in Practical Neurology, Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico emphasizes the urgent need to realign neurological research priorities towards practical and clinical
- Understanding the Connection Between Hormones and Headacheshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn-0306hormonefeature-pdf/31331/Hormonal Fluctuations and Migraine Management in WomenMigraines, affecting approximately 28 million Americans, exhibit a significant gender disparity, with women being three times more likely to experience chronic migraines than men. This difference emerges post-puberty, correlating with hormonal ch