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- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0606PainManagement-pdf/31306/Discography: Essential Insights for Neurologists in Chronic Back Pain ManagementChronic back pain poses significant challenges in neurology, and discography has re-emerged as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for effective pain management. In his detailed examination, Charles Argoff, M
- Savvy Contracting Strategies for Clinical Research Trialshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/savvy-contracting-strategies-for-clinical-research-trials/31310/Participating in clinical trials offers neurologists the opportunity to advance medical knowledge, provide patients with access to innovative treatments, and generate additional revenue for their practices. However, engaging in clinical research involves navigating various challenges to ensure profi
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0306painmanagement-pdf/31338/Despite significant advancements in pain assessment and treatment modalities, both acute and chronic pain remain frequently undertreated in clinical practice. Contributing factors include patient underreporting and clinicians' uncertainties regarding current literature and standardized practices. To
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0106dementia-pdf/31352/Alzheimer’s disease (AD) significantly disrupts sleep patterns, affecting nearly half of community-dwelling patients. These sleep disturbances not only impair the quality of life for patients but also impose a considerable burden on caregivers, often leading to decisions to transition patients to nu
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN1005DementiaInsights-pdf/31386/Medicare’s Limited Approval of PET Scans in Dementia: Implications for Clinical PracticeIn September 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans for dementia diagnosis, specifically to differentiate Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
- Achieving Freedom From AEDs Without Compromising Controlhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/achieving-freedom-from-aeds-without-compromising-control/31393/Tapering Antiepileptic Drugs: Balancing Seizure Control and Quality of LifeIn the October 2005 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Dr. Christopher Skidmore explores whether epilepsy necessitates lifelong antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy. Highlighting the dual objectives of achieving seizure control whil
- Endarterectomy is Still the Optimal Treatment for Asymptomatic Atherosclerosishttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/endarterectomy-is-still-the-optimal-treatment-for-asymptomatic-atherosclerosis/31410/Carotid Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Evaluating Surgical Expertise and OutcomesThe management of severe asymptomatic carotid stenosis has long centered on the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Recent insights emphasize that patient outcomes are significantly influenced by
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0705dementia-pdf/31426/
- Business Advisor: Optimizing Neurology Practice Revenue through Updated CPT Codinghttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor-optimizing-neurology-practice-revenue-through-updated-cpt-coding/31448/Optimizing Neurology Practice Revenue through Updated CPT CodingRecent changes in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding present significant opportunities for neurologists to enhance their practice’s profitability. As healthcare landscapes evolve, neurologists can leverage these updates to main
- Bringing Chronic Daily Headache Into Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0305FeaChronicHeadache-pdf/31481/Updates to IHS Headache Classification: Implications for Clinical PracticeThe International Headache Society (IHS) recently updated its classification of chronic daily headache (CDH), presenting significant changes that impact neurologists and headache specialists. Published in *Cephalalgia* in 2004