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- Defining the Spectrum of MS Treatment Goalshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN0106mstreatmentgoals-pdf/31355/Evolving Outcome Measures and Therapeutic Developments in Multiple SclerosisNathan Hall’s article in the January 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology* provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of outcome measures and treatment strategies in multiple sclerosis (MS). As MS research adv
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31204/Summary of Recent Advances and Findings in NeurologyThe 2007 American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in San Francisco highlighted critical barriers in stroke management and innovative therapeutic advancements. A significant finding revealed that approximately 50% of individuals
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0606PainManagement-pdf/31306/Discography: Essential Insights for Neurologists in Chronic Back Pain ManagementChronic back pain poses significant challenges in neurology, and discography has re-emerged as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for effective pain management. In his detailed examination, Charles Argoff, M
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/PN0505Vascular-pdf/31460/Intracranial stenosis, responsible for 10-15% of all strokes and more prevalent among non-Caucasian populations such as Asians and African Americans, remains a critical yet under-researched area in vascular neurology. Historically, the medical management of intracranial stenosis lacked robust prospe
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0207-painmngmnt-pdf/31219/Chronic Pain Prevalence Among US Workers: Implications for NeurologistsRecent findings highlight a growing prevalence of chronic pain among American workers, significantly impacting productivity and quality of life. A 2006 survey conducted by Harris Interactive, encompassing 1,103 US adult workers a
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn-formpainmangmt-pdf/31320/Discography in Diagnosing Discogenic Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive OverviewDiscography has become a pivotal diagnostic tool in identifying discogenic low back pain, particularly when chronic pain persists without clear motor, sensory, or reflex abnormalities. This procedure complements clinical exa
Meningeal Enhancement Seen on Workup for Memory Loss
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/meningeal-enhancement-seen-on-workup-for-memory-loss/30222/Inflammation in the context of memory loss reminds us of the importance of checking opening pressure on lumbar puncture.Relapsing and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Differences
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/relapsing-and-progressive-multiple-sclerosis-understanding-the-differences/30761/Accurate diagnosis is important in order to adjust treatment according to MS type as wells as individual response.Pay for Performance: Understanding and Preparing for MIPS
https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/pay-for-performance-understanding-and-preparing-for-mips/30418/As a new reimbursement model is set to unveil, physicians will have a tight window to prepare their practices to begin reporting in 2017.Update on Refractory Status Epilepticus
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/update-on-refractory-status-epilepticus/30758/The first priority for the consulting neurologist is confirming the diagnosis. Treating any underlying disease does far more to improve outcome than mere suppression of seizures. Treatment options exist for prolonged SE, but clinicians must be realistic with families.