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- Taking a Closer Look at MRIs in MS Carehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN0605MRIinMS-pdf/31442/Assessing the Clinical Impact of MRI in Multiple Sclerosis CareMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been a cornerstone in the diagnosis and management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since its introduction in the early 1980s. This imaging modality has significantly enhanced the ability to differentiate a
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31456/At the American Academy of Neurology’s 57th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, numerous advancements in neurology were presented, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals. A significant study by the Michael J. Fox Foundation involving 146,948 participants over 8.5 years revealed that regu
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0505Epilepsy-pdf/31451/Epilepsy is often perceived as a condition affecting primarily adolescents and young adults, but its incidence in the elderly is approximately twice that of individuals under 65. With the global population aging, the number of elderly patients with epilepsy is expected to rise significantly. Diagnos
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0405PainMngnt-pdf/31468/Chronic pain management represents a significant yet underutilized area within the neurology specialty. At the recent American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, Charles Argoff, MD, emphasized the necessity for neurologists to adopt a more active role in treating chronic pain conditions. Des
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN0305ExpertOpinion-pdf/31480/Does “Benign” Multiple Sclerosis Really Exist? A Clinical AnalysisIn the March 2005 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Dr. George G. Hutton provides an expert opinion on the existence and diagnosis of benign multiple sclerosis (MS) through the examination of a 53-year-old male patient. The case centers
- How to Handle Hypersomniahttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/pn0205pg26-33-pdf/31491/Sleep disorders are a critical yet often underappreciated aspect of neurological health, second only to essential needs like food and oxygen for survival. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders recognizes over 100 distinct sleep disorders, broadly categorized into hypersomnias, insomnia
Case Report: Noninvasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/case-report-noninvasive-intracranial-pressure-monitoring/31804/Global cerebral edema secondary to acute hyponatremia illustrates the use of noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring.Long-Term Neurologic Complications of COVID-19: A Practical Overview
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/long-term-neurologic-complications-of-covid-19-a-practical-overview/32150/The authors present an overview of the presentation and management of common neurologic symptoms associated with long COVID.Epilepsy Essentials: Physical Activity and Epilepsy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-essentials-physical-activity-and-epilepsy/31775/Neurologists can be comfortable prescribing exercise as part of an overall health plan for people with epilepsy.Headache Horizons: Attack of the TACs!
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/headache-horizons-attack-of-the-tacs/31562/Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias can be vexing—difficult to recognize and hard to treat.