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- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0607-painmanagemnt-pdf/31166/Herbal Supplements Pose Significant Risks in Neurological CareHerbal supplements, often perceived as natural and safe, present considerable risks for patients undergoing neurological treatments. Dr. Charles Argoff, in Practical Neurology, highlights the critical need for healthcare professionals to
- 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
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0107DementiaInsight-pdf/31225/Linking Physical Activity to Cognitive Health in AgingRecent insights published in Practical Neurology highlight the significant relationship between physical activity and cognitive health in older adults, underscoring the potential to mitigate cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk through acti
- A Century of Alzheimer's: Progress and Pitfallshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn1106-100years-pdf/31244/Alzheimer’s disease (AD), first identified by Alois Alzheimer in 1906 through the examination of Auguste D.’s brain, has evolved into one of the most extensively studied neurological disorders. Despite over a century of research, AD remains challenging to predict, diagnose accurately in living patie
- Growing Pains: Treating Migraine in Teens and Adolescentshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0906GrowingPainsFEA-pdf/31271/Migraine during adolescence presents significant challenges, affecting over 10% of teenagers as they navigate physiological and social changes. The onset of migraine frequently begins in the teenage years, with females more likely to experience their first episode. Migraines with aura typically emer
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0606Epilepsy-pdf/31304/Epilepsy patients face a significantly elevated risk of skeletal fractures, estimated to be two to seven times higher than in individuals without epilepsy. This increased vulnerability is attributed to multiple factors, including the direct impact of seizures, fall-related injuries during seizure ep
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1105epilepsy-pdf/31375/Managing epilepsy in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) presents significant challenges for healthcare professionals. Epilepsy prevalence in the general population ranges from 1-3%, but among those with ID, it escalates to between 30-50%. The likelihood of seizures increases with the se
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0905-dementiainsights-pdf/31397/Navigating Evidence-Based Medicine and Alternative Treatments in Dementia CareIn the evolving landscape of neurology, the transition from a paternalistic approach to evidence-based medicine (EBM) has significantly reshaped dementia care. Dr. David S. Geldmacher highlights the complexities that EBM i
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0705PainManagement-pdf/31431/Preventing Menstrual-Related Migraines: Emerging Prophylactic StrategiesMenstrual-related migraines present a significant challenge for female patients, as exemplified by a 32-year-old woman whose severe headaches coincide with her menstrual cycle. These migraines, often incapacitating for several d
Radiologic Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis: Improving Detection and Diagnosis
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/radiologic-biomarkers-in-multiple-sclerosis-improving-detection-and-diagnosis/54604/Imaging biomarkers, including cortical lesions, the central vein sign, and paramagnetic rim lesions, allow for more timely and accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.