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Traumatic Brain Injury
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/traumatic-brain-injury/31246/David Brody, MD, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, provides a comprehensive overview of TBI, including sports-related concussion, TBI in various populations, and common sequelae, including mood disordeNew Guidelines for the Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/new-guidelines-for-the-assessment-of-traumatic-brain-injury/35727/Beth McQuiston, MD, RD, Medical Director, Abbott, Abbott Park, IL, and David Okonkwo, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurological Surgery, the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, describe some of the important updates to guidelines for the assessment of traumatic brain injury, including biomarker testinVagus Nerve Stimulation: Effects Beyond the Nervous System
https://practicalneurology.com/programs/practical-neurology/vagus-nerve-stimulation-effects-beyond-the-nervous-system/30101/Stavros Zanos, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, uses neurostimulation as a means to study the nervous system and to treat diseases in which the nervous system is affected or implicated. In this episode, Dr. Zanos gives an oProposed Hospital Standards for Parkinson Disease Care Aim to Avoid Preventable Harm
https://practicalneurology.com/programs/practical-neurology/proposed-hospital-standards-for-parkinson-disease-care-aim-to-avoid-preventable-harm/35438/Preventable harm is a serious concern for patients with Parkinson disease who receive care in the hospital setting, even when admitted for reasons other than their diagnosis. Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, Chief Quality and Transformation Officer at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, ClRedefining Life with Friedreich Ataxia
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/redefining-life-with-friedreich-ataxia/30099/We speak with neuromuscular disease expert David Lynch, MD, PhD, attending neurologist in the Division of Neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and director of the Friedreich Ataxia Program, about the emerging treatment landscape for Friedreich ataxia as well as Kiersten Riggs, who discusAdvances in the Evaluation of TBI
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/tbi/advances-in-the-evaluation-of-tbi/30093/Welcome to Neurology: Disease Deep Dive. In this episode, Dr. Beth McQuiston, MD, RD, Medical Director at Abbott Laboratories, and Dr. David Okonkwo, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Clinical Director of the Brain Trauma Research Center, and Director of the Neurotrauma Program at Universi- How to Handle “High-Maintenance” Patientshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/how-to-handle-high-maintenance-patients/31354/Managing patients with chronic headaches and other pain conditions presents significant challenges, particularly when psychiatric comorbidities or substance abuse are involved. In her article for Practical Neurology, Dawn C. Buse, PhD, outlines strategies for healthcare professionals to effectively
- Taking a Closer Look at AED Drug Interactionshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/taking-a-closer-look-at-aed-drug-interactions/31394/Understanding Drug Interactions in Antiepileptic TherapyManaging epilepsy effectively requires a comprehensive understanding of antiepileptic drug (AED) interactions, which can significantly impact patient outcomes. In their September 2005 article in *Practical Neurology*, Angela K. Birnbaum, PhD, a
- Examining the Health of Medical Malpractice Coveragehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/examining-the-health-of-medical-malpractice-coverage/31035/Medical malpractice litigation remains a significant concern for neurologists, ranking high among professional anxieties alongside breaches of medical ethics. According to Marc Nuwer, MD, PhD of UCLA, a substantial number of physicians face lawsuits during their careers, often driven not by actual m
Why Are Clinical Trials for People With Alzheimer's Disease So Challenging?
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/why-are-clinical-trials-for-people-with-alzheimers-disease-so-challenging/30204/Answers from attendees at the American Alzheimer's International Conference in Chicago, Illinois, July 22-26, 2018.