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Autoimmune Epilepsy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/autoimmune-epilepsy/30185/A newly recognized category of epilepsy caused by or associated with antibodies.January 2017 Video Challenge: Dropped Head Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/january-2017-video-challenge-dropped-head-syndrom/31095/This month’s case presented a 59-year-old woman presented with pain and fatigability of neck extension evolved over three months. The question was: Dropped head syndrome is a recognized manifestation of all of the following except: 1. MuSK myasthenia gravis 2. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisNews
https://practicalneurology.com/archives/2015-june/news/30548/- Posttraumatic Headaches Among US Soldiers Injured in Iraq and Afghanistanhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn1008_02-pdf/30978/Since the initiation of military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2001, over 1.6 million U.S. military personnel have been deployed, with a significant number potentially experiencing mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) resulting from blast trauma. A retrospective survey of 2,525 Army infantry s
- Keeping Tysabri Therapy on Targethttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/keeping-tysabri-therapy-on-target/31170/Natalizumab (Tysabri) in Multiple Sclerosis: Balancing Efficacy and SafetyOne year following its reintroduction to the market, natalizumab (Tysabri) continues to be a focal point for multiple sclerosis (MS) specialists striving to optimize its use while mitigating associated risks. Originally withdr
- How Seizures and Medications Adversely Affect Men with Epilepsyhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0507Epilepsy-pdf/31174/Sexual dysfunction remains a critical yet often overlooked issue in male patients with epilepsy, significantly influenced by both the condition itself and the anti-epileptic drug (AED) therapies employed. Recent findings (May 2007) shed light on the intricate relationship between AEDs, hormonal regu
- Can We Boost The Efficacy of Dopaminergic Therapy?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/can-we-boost-the-efficacy-of-dopaminergic-therapy/31220/Parkinson’s disease (PD) management continues to prioritize maintaining patients' quality of life and motor function, aligning with the foundational goals established since Dr. James Parkinson’s initial descriptions in 1817. Contemporary treatment primarily focuses on dopamine replacement to counter
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Alternative Medicinehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-alternative-medicine/31299/Alternative Medicine in Neurology: Navigating Patient Use and Clinical ImplicationsThe June 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology* addresses the rising prominence of alternative medicine within the neurological patient population, underscored by the bestselling yet controversial book by Kevin Trudeau.
- Vascular Dementia: How to Solve the Puzzle of Cognitive Losshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0905-vasculardementia-pdf/31405/Vascular Dementia: Multifaceted Etiologies and Clinical ImplicationsVascular dementia (VaD) encompasses a spectrum of cognitive impairments resulting from diverse cerebrovascular pathologies, challenging the notion of it being a singular condition. Unlike the earlier concept of multi-infarct dementi
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31395/Effective management of neurology practices often hinges on the efficiency of the office environment. In his insightful article, Larry R. Brooks emphasizes the importance of evaluating whether it’s time to relocate or renovate your current facility to enhance patient flow and operational productivit