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- Therapeutics Q&Ahttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/therapeutics-qa/31209/Cognitive and Behavioral Impacts of Antiepileptic Drugs in Epilepsy TreatmentAntiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are fundamental in managing epilepsy, yet their use is frequently associated with cognitive and behavioral side effects. The precise mechanisms underpinning these changes are not fully elucidated,
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31238/Differentiating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from Sjögren’s Syndrome (SS) is critical due to overlapping neurological manifestations and distinct treatment pathways. A clinical case of a 49-year-old woman presenting with ataxia and band-like paresthesias initially suggests MS, supported by MRI findings o
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN1006dementia-pdf/31259/Alzheimer’s Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: Emerging Links and Public Health ImplicationsAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is frequently labeled an epidemic in media discourse, yet its surge is primarily attributable to demographic shifts and evolving diagnostic criteria rather than an unexpected outbreak. The
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0206PainManage-index-pdf/31345/### Comprehensive Strategies for Migraine Without Aura: Tailored Prophylactic and Symptomatic TreatmentsRecent discussions in *Practical Neurology* have focused on managing episodic migraine without aura in a 28-year-old male patient. Presenting with temporal, throbbing headaches occurring two to th
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31385/Optimizing Neurology Practice Management: Insights from Parkinson’s LawNeurology practitioners possess extensive knowledge of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, yet many remain unaware of Parkinson’s Law, a concept introduced by sociologist C. Northcote Parkinson in the 1950s. Parki
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0905-painmngmt-pdf/31401/In a September 2005 article from *Practical Neurology*, Dr. Charles Argoff discusses the complex management of a 54-year-old carpenter suffering from severe low back and left lower extremity pain, indicative of left L5 and S1 radiculopathy. Despite multiple interventions, including imaging studies,
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0805Epilepsy-pdf/31417/Since the 1990s, the Food and Drug Administration has approved numerous new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and innovative formulations of existing medications, significantly expanding the therapeutic arsenal for epilepsy management. This proliferation of treatment options holds promise for enhancing the
- 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
- 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