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Inherited Neuropathies: Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/inherited-neuropathies-giant-axonal-neuropathy-charcot-marie-tooth-disease-and-hereditary-transthyretin-amyloidosis/32026/A review of 3 of the most common causes of inherited neuropathies, with a focus on pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis, and management for each disease.Diagnosis and Management of Dementia and Psychosis in Individuals With Parkinson Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/diagnosis-and-management-of-dementia-and-psychosis-in-individuals-with-parkinson-disease/39935/Jorge Patino, MD, Movement Disorders Fellow, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, provides an overview of dementia and psychosis in people with Parkinson disease, including clinical approaches for the diagnosis of these conditions, and nonpharmacologic, environmental, and pharmacologic treatmenFluid Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/fluid-biomarkers-in-multiple-sclerosis/36255/Fluid biomarkers may allow for improvement in diagnosis, prognostication, and monitoring of disease activity and treatment response in multiple sclerosis while reducing reliance on imaging.Recurrent Stroke-Like Events Before Diagnosis of X-Linked Charcot—Marie—Tooth Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/recurrent-stroke-like-events-before-diagnosis-of-x-linked-charcotmarietooth-disease/30235/Awareness of pathognomonic findings may prevent unnecessary tests and treatments.Differential Diagnosis of Distal Myopathies
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/differential-diagnosis-of-distal-myopathies/31558/The era of clinical molecular genetics has refined diagnosis and will hopefully lead to disease-modifying treatments.- Back to the Books: Updating Our Approach to Parkinson'shttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/PN0606ParkinsonsGuidelines-pdf/31307/The American Academy of Neurology’s Quality Standards Subcommittee has introduced four new practice parameters for the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease (PD), marking a significant advancement for healthcare professionals in the field. These guidelines are essential for general neurolo
Update on Refractory Status Epilepticus
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/update-on-refractory-status-epilepticus/30758/The first priority for the consulting neurologist is confirming the diagnosis. Treating any underlying disease does far more to improve outcome than mere suppression of seizures. Treatment options exist for prolonged SE, but clinicians must be realistic with families.- When Is Neuroimaging Beneficial in Alzheimer's Patients?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0405NeuroImaging-pdf/31466/Early and precise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become increasingly vital with the availability of effective treatments for mild to moderate stages. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation begins with a detailed medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and structural imaging
- Blood Tests for Alzheimer Disease Advancehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/blood-tests-for-alzheimer-disease-advance/2469338/At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020, results from several studies reported potential blood test measures for diagnosis and disease monitoring of Alzheimer disease (AD). Most relied on assaying for the presence of various isoforms of phosphorylated tau, p-tau2
Lester E. Potts, An Artist Who Had Alzheimer's Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/lester-e-potts-an-artist-who-had-alzheimers-disease/30225/