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- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31197/Managing Employee Benefits in Neurological Practices: Balancing Quality and CostIn the evolving landscape of healthcare, neurological practices face increasing challenges in selecting and maintaining employee benefit packages that balance comprehensive coverage with financial sustainability. Physici
- 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
- The New Drug Warhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-new-drug-war/31215/In the February 2007 issue of *Practical Neurology*, editor Byzachaugh discusses the evolving landscape of Medicare Part D and its implications for prescription drug access among seniors. Initially launched in January 2006, Medicare Part D aimed to make prescription medications more accessible and a
- Navigating the Maze of MS Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/pn0207-ms-mngmnt-pdf/31217/Advancements in Multiple Sclerosis Management: A Comprehensive OverviewMultiple sclerosis (MS) remains a complex neurological disorder, presenting significant challenges for both patients and neurologists. Despite the availability of several effective immunomodulatory therapies, managing MS often in
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0107DementiaInsight-pdf/31225/Linking Physical Activity to Cognitive Health in AgingRecent insights published in Practical Neurology highlight the significant relationship between physical activity and cognitive health in older adults, underscoring the potential to mitigate cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk through acti
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31254/In the November 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico addresses the intersection of media influence and neurological advocacy through the controversy involving actor Michael J. Fox and conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. During a politically charged election period
- Epilepsy Treatment: Where Does VNS Fit In?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1006vns-pdf/31268/Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): Advancing Treatment for Refractory EpilepsyIn cases where antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) fail to adequately control seizures, escalating to advanced therapeutic options like Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) becomes essential. Dr. Steven Karceski’s comprehensive review in Prac
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0806Dementia-pdf/31281/Posterior Cortical Atrophy: Insights into a Complex Dementia SubtypePosterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) represents a distinctive and intriguing variant of dementia, primarily characterized by significant visual impairments that overshadow other cognitive deficits. First identified by Benson and colleag
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0806PainManagement-pdf/31287/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) presents significant challenges in long-term pain management, as demonstrated in Charles Argoff, MD’s article in Practical Neurology. CRPS is categorized into Type I (formerly Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and Type II (formerly Causalgia). While both types share
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0606Epilepsy-pdf/31304/Epilepsy patients face a significantly elevated risk of skeletal fractures, estimated to be two to seven times higher than in individuals without epilepsy. This increased vulnerability is attributed to multiple factors, including the direct impact of seizures, fall-related injuries during seizure ep