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November/December 2015 Case Challenge: A 70-Year-Old Man with a Sudden Lisp
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/novemberdecember-2015-case-challenge-a-70-year-o/31086/By Mohanad Alzubaidi, MD and Aziz Shaibani, MD, FACP, FAAN, FANA A 70-year-old man presented with a six-month history of a "lisp," noted by his friends, that got worse the more he spoke. There was no diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, muscle wasting, or extremities weakness. Since he was stresseSingle Isolated Concussion Part I: Definitions, Classification, and Prognosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/single-isolated-concussion-part-i-definitions-classification-and-prognosis/30268/Providing sound advice after a single isolated concussion.Single Isolated Concussion Part II: Diagnosis, Recovery Assessment, and Treatment
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/single-isolated-concussion-part-ii-diagnosis-recovery-assessment-and-treatment/30238/Providing sound advice after a single isolated concussion.Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduced Rescue Medication Use and Decreased Family Burden
https://practicalneurology.com/programs/practical-neurology/vagus-nerve-stimulation-reduced-rescue-medication-use-and-decreased-family-burden/39913/James Wheless, MD, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Memphis, TN, reports on data demonstrating that using vagus nerve stimulation in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy can reduce rescue medication use, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations while improving patient and family qua- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0406epilepsy-pdf/31326/Differentiating Seizures from Syncope: A Comprehensive Diagnostic ApproachEpisodes of loss of consciousness (LOC) present significant diagnostic challenges in both emergency departments (ED) and neurology clinics, accounting for approximately three percent of ED visits and one percent of hospital ad
Fourth Quarter Tax Saving Tips: Year-End Tools and Techniques to Reduce Your 2016 Tax Bill
https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/fourth-quarter-tax-saving-tips-year-end-tools-and-techniques-to-reduce-your-2016-tax-bill/30424/Here are some year-end tools and techniques to reduce your 2016 tax bill.Sports-Related Concussions: Are Youths At Greater Risk?
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/sports-related-concussions-are-youths-at-greater-risk/30540/Evidence points to a potential role for education to mitigate the risk of concussion injuries in youth sports.Financial Focus for Young Physicians: “First, Build Your Foundation”
https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/financial-focus-for-young-physicians-first-build-your-foundation/30671/What is the most important thing you should be doing financially in the first years of practice?The Health Care Debate: What Will It Mean For You?
https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/PN0909_01-php/30887/The changes proposed in Congress could mean big changes to your practice. We take a look at how things could play out.Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/diagnosis-of-chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy/32112/Due to the heterogeneous presentation of this complex disease, diagnosis is not always straightforward, and proper interpretation of clinical and diagnostic data is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis.