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Toward Precision Medicine for Genetic Epilepsies: Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/toward-precision-medicine-for-genetic-epilepsies-glucose-transporter-type-1-deficiency-syndrome/32055/As we begin to understand the mechanisms of specific genetic epilepsies, tailored treatments have the potential to be transformative, as in GLUT1-DS.Neuromuscular Amyloidosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/neuromuscular-amyloidosis/31815/The most common amyloidosis are both treatable; accurate diagnosis is paramount.- Therapeutics Q&Ahttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/therapeutics-qa/31019/Optimizing Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment: Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis and Clinical ExperiencesA recent meta-analysis evaluating the side effects and wearing-off effects of four Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) medications highlighted significant findings relevant to clinical practice. The stud
- Second Opinionshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0505SecondOpinion-pdf/31458/Addressing the AD-VaD Diagnostic Challenge in NeurologyIn the debate surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) versus vascular dementia (VaD) diagnosis, Dr. Geldmacher’s April 2005 article, “Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: Easy Answers vs. Right Answers,” ignited significant discourse. Dr. Geldmacher critiques c
Stroke Snapshot: Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/stroke-snapshot-reversible-cerebral-vasoconstriction-syndrome/31820/Early correct diagnosis is imperative because RCVS presentations can overlap with diverse syndromes with disparate treatments.March 2016 Case Challenge: A Woman with Muscle Stiffness
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/march-2016-case-challenge-a-woman-with-muscle-sti/31088/A 34-year-old woman presented with muscle stiffness worsened by cold temperature and stress. The demonstrated sign can be seen in: 1. Paramyotonia congenita (PMC) 2. Myotonia congenita (MC) 3. Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP) 4. Polymyositis 5. Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy The correcMovement Disorders Moment: Incorporating Lifestyle Medicine Into Parkinson Disease Care—Evidence and Guidance for Clinical Practice
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/movement-disorders-moment-incorporating-lifestyle-medicine-into-parkinson-disease-care-evidence-and-guidance-for-clinical-practice/32196/Lifestyle medicine strategies play an important role in managing Parkinson disease and empowering patients and their care partners.- 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
- Yielding to Epilepsy: Exploring Each State's “Rules of the Road”https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0306DrivingFeature-pdf/31334/Navigating Driving Restrictions for Epilepsy Patients: Balancing Independence and Public SafetyRecent high-profile athletes like Alan Faneca and Chanda Gunn have highlighted that individuals with epilepsy can achieve remarkable successes when their seizures are well-controlled. However, for many epi
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31065/Recent studies highlighted in Practical Neurology’s January 2008 issue provide significant insights into neurological conditions and their broader health implications. Notably, research published in Neurology reveals that patients with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) face double the risk of stroke and