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- Bringing in the Bucks with Botoxhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0205pg37-40-pdf/31492/Botulinum toxin A (Botox), since its FDA approval in 1989, has become a valuable tool for neurologists, enhancing patient care while contributing to practice revenue. Its approved uses include treating cervical dystonia, intractable migraines, facial nerve disorders, spasmodic dysphonia, hyperhidros
Persistent Hemiplegic Migraine in a Child With CACNA1A Sequence Variation and New-Onset Cerebellar Atrophy: A Pediatric Stroke Mimic
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/persistent-hemiplegic-migraine-in-a-child-with-cacna1a-sequence-variation-and-new-onset-cerebellar-atrophy-a-pediatric-stroke-mimic/54603/This case highlights the need for early exclusion of stroke and seizure, and the importance of preventative therapy in individuals with CACNA1A-related hemiplegic migraine.Epilepsy Essentials: Practical Uses of EEG in the Operating Room
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/epilepsy-essentials-practical-uses-of-eeg-in-the-operating-room/37660/Intraoperative EEG monitoring of brain function during surgical procedures acquires real-time electrophysiologic signals and provides immediate feedback to the surgeon.Is Multiple Sclerosis a White Matter Disease or A Gray Matter Disease?
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/is-multiple-sclerosis-a-white-matter-disease-or-a-gray-matter-disease/30105/Damage to myelin, or white matter, is almost always present in multiple sclerosis and the disease has long been thought of as one in which the immune system attacks myelin. Yet damage to the cell that is wrapped in myelin also occurs. As with the chicken or the egg, the experts debate which comes fiSeptember 2016 Video Challenge: A Woman with Slowly Progressive Weakness of the Arms and Legs
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/september-2016-video-challenge-a-woman-with-slowl/31093/A 65-year-old woman with 15-year history of slowly progressive weakness of the arms and legs as demonstrated in the video. She had no dysphagia and normal quadriceps strength. CPK level was normal and EMG revealed mixed small and large motor unit potentials in the bilateral distal arm and leg muscleJune 2016 Video Challenge: Subacute Severe Pelvis and Anterior Thigh Pain
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/june-2016-video-challenge-subacute-severe-pelvis/31090/A 55-year-old diabetic woman presented with subacute severe right pelvis and anterior thigh pain that was followed by weakness of bilateral quadriceps. Two months later, she experienced weakness of the hip flexors. She had no ankle or knee reflexes. LS MRI showed mild degenerative disease of the spiA Fisherman Who Can Not Peel Shrimp Any More
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/a-fisherman-who-can-not-peel-shrimp-any-more/31081/A 21-year-old shrimp peeler developed weakness of his fingers five years earlier that progressed to a degree that was not compatible with his job. He had no neck pain, arm numbness, dysphagia or muscle twitching. Family history was not relevant. Examination is shown. CPK was 530 U/L and EMG revealedMaking The Right Stroke Call
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/PN0509_10-php/30924/Three stroke specialists share their take on the data from recent studies and guidelines and explain what they may mean in practice.- Intervention in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Strategies for Successhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/intervention-in-cerebral-venous-thrombosis-strategies-for-success/31039/Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Clinical Insights and Management StrategiesCerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) represents approximately one percent of all stroke cases in the United States, translating to around 700,000 incidents annually. Unlike typical arterial strokes, CVT predominantly affects a younge
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0407-painmngmt-pdf/31193/Chronic Pain Management: Addressing Potential Bias in Clinical AssessmentsChronic pain remains a significant challenge in neurology, often complicated by the subjective nature of pain assessment. In the article "Are You Guilty of Bias When Encountering Unexplained Pain?" by Charles Argoff, MD, publi