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- 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
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0106painmanagement-pdf/31357/In the latest issue of Practical Neurology, Dr. Charles Argoff explores comprehensive preventive strategies for managing migraine headaches, emphasizing their importance for healthcare professionals. Migraine headaches, while more prevalent in females, also significantly affect males, as illustrated
- Neurologists Must Step up and Play a Critical Role in Treating Asymptomatic Stenosishttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/neurologists-must-step-up-and-play-a-critical-role-in-treating-asymptomatic-stenosis/31409/The management of carotid stenosis, particularly in asymptomatic patients, remains a contentious issue within the neurology community. Despite initial support from early-1990s randomized trials endorsing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for high-grade symptomatic stenosis, recent discussions among leadi
- Intervention Can't Be Justified Without More Precise Patient Selectionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/intervention-cant-be-justified-without-more-precise-patient-selection/31408/Carotid stenosis management remains a debated topic in neurology, particularly concerning asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS). The number needed to treat (NNT), as introduced by Laupacis et al., serves as a crucial metric in determining the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of interventions. For pat
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31436/Medical Malpractice Reform: Texas Leads the Way Towards State ParityIn recent developments within the realm of medical malpractice reform, Texas has emerged as a beacon of success by implementing significant changes that have effectively mitigated its medical liability crisis. The American Medical A
- 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
- Medicare Audits: The “Fight is On”https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/medicare-audits-the-fight-is-on/31453/Navigating Evolving Medicare Audits: Strategies for Neurology PractitionersThe realm of Medicare auditing is becoming increasingly intricate, urging neurologists and other healthcare professionals to reassess their billing practices and compliance measures. Recent regulatory updates have transformed
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0405Dementia-pdf/31462/Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: Balancing Compassion and AccuracyAlzheimer’s Disease (AD) remains a formidable challenge in neurology, not only due to its debilitating impact on patients but also because of the complexities surrounding its diagnosis and disclosure. Despite the progressive nature of