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- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0507ExpertOp-pdf/31176/Atypical Antipsychotics in Alzheimer’s Disease: Balancing Efficacy and SafetyIn a case report by Dr. Richard M. Sobel, a 79-year-old patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) exhibits progressive cognitive decline accompanied by memory loss, confusion, delusions of theft, and occasional combativeness. D
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/pn0307-epilepsy-pdf/31201/Epilepsy and migraine are frequently comorbid neurological disorders, with individuals diagnosed with epilepsy experiencing a higher prevalence of migraine than the general population. Approximately 24% of epilepsy patients and 26% of their relatives report migraines, compared to a 15% prevalence in
- Tackling the Challenges of Advanced Parkinson's Diseasehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn1206parkinsonsfea-pdf/31241/Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Challenges and Management StrategiesParkinson’s disease (PD) in its advanced stages presents a complex clinical landscape, extending beyond the classic motor symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor. While levodopa has significantly mitigated these primar
- 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
- 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
- Movement Disorders Focushttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/pn0607-movementdisorder-pdf/31164/Sydenham’s Chorea in Adolescents: Clinical Presentation and ManagementSydenham’s chorea is a critical movement disorder in adolescents, often emerging as a delayed neurological complication of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) following a Group A streptococcal infection. While clinicians might first consi
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN1105painmngmnt-pdf/31379/Optimizing Management of Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy: Key Insights and Best PracticesLower back pain with radiculopathy remains a prevalent and challenging condition for healthcare professionals. Recent discussions in *Practical Neurology* highlighted essential strategies for effective manage
- What Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Offer General Neurology Practice?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/what-can-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-offer-general-neurology-practice/31381/Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an evolving neurotechnological tool with expanding diagnostic and therapeutic applications in clinical neurology. Originating from ancient magnetic healing practices, modern TMS gained scientific credibility in the neuropsychiatric field during the late 20t
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31385/Optimizing Neurology Practice Management: Insights from Parkinson’s LawNeurology practitioners possess extensive knowledge of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, yet many remain unaware of Parkinson’s Law, a concept introduced by sociologist C. Northcote Parkinson in the 1950s. Parki
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1005epilepsy-pdf/31388/Exploring the Complex Interplay Between Epilepsy and Mood DisordersEpilepsy and depression frequently coexist as comorbid conditions, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Comorbidity, defined as the simultaneous occurrence of two or more diseases, does not necessarily indicate causalit