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- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0807-dementia-pdf/31134/Recent advancements in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research are prompting a reevaluation of the traditional amyloid-beta (Aβ) hypothesis. Historically, the focus has been on Aβ42 as the primary pathogenic species driving AD, with Aβ40 considered less harmful. However, emerging studies suggest a more nu
- Keeping Stroke Patients Safe and Securehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/pn0807-stroke-fea-pdf/31139/Surviving an ischemic stroke brings immediate relief for patients, yet it introduces lifelong vulnerabilities, notably the risk of recurrent and potentially more severe strokes. Effective supportive care for stroke survivors centers on two primary objectives: minimizing injury to ischemic brain tiss
- 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
- Juggling the Options for Secondary Stroke Preventionhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/pn0307-secondary-stroke-pdf/31205/In the March 2007 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Dr. Stanley N. Cohen addresses the evolving landscape of secondary stroke prevention, highlighting the need for updated, evidence-based strategies amidst changing treatment paradigms. He emphasizes that while acute stroke interventions like intraveno
- Hemicraniectomy for Massive Stroke: Finally an Answer?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/hemicraniectomy-for-massive-stroke-finally-an-answer/31210/Hemicraniectomy Presents a Viable Option for Massive Stroke ManagementIn the ongoing debate within vascular neurology regarding the efficacy of hemicraniectomy for malignant hemispheric strokes, recent findings offer significant insights. Malignant infarctions, characterized by extensive cerebral sw
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31211/Implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in clinical practices represents a significant strategic shift aimed at enhancing provider efficiency and patient safety. In her February 2007 article for *Practical Neurology*, Joyce Peters outlines a comprehensive roadmap for successfully transitioning
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0906painmanagement-pdf/31274/Topical Analgesic Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain ManagementTopical analgesics present a valuable option for managing musculoskeletal pain, offering localized pain relief with minimal systemic absorption. In the first part of his two-part series, Dr. Charles Argoff explores the distinctions between
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0806PainManagement-pdf/31287/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) presents significant challenges in long-term pain management, as demonstrated in Charles Argoff, MD’s article in Practical Neurology. CRPS is categorized into Type I (formerly Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and Type II (formerly Causalgia). While both types share
- Identifying Neurobehavioral Changes in MS Patientshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PD0806ChangesInMSfea-pdf/31278/Neurobehavioral Changes in Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive OverviewMultiple sclerosis (MS) is traditionally recognized for its neuromuscular symptoms; however, recent research underscores significant neurobehavioral alterations, including cognitive impairments and neuropsychiatric disorders. Cog
- 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