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- Six Burning Questions about Diabetic Neuropathyhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/six-burning-questions-about-diabetic-neuropathy/31023/Diabetic Neuropathies: Current Insights and Management StrategiesDiabetic neuropathies are the most prevalent forms of neuropathy globally, presenting significant challenges in clinical management and research. Despite advancements in understanding their clinical manifestations, critical aspects suc
- Therapeutics Q&Ahttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/therapeutics-qa/31028/Sleep disturbances are a prevalent and challenging issue in patients with various forms of dementia, significantly impacting cognitive function and overall quality of life. Dr. Julie Gammack, an expert in geriatric medicine, highlights that all dementias inherently alter brain structure and chemistr
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31199/Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability in the United States, ranking as the third most common cause of death and the foremost cause of disability. Despite the severe consequences, a significant barrier to effective stroke prevention and treatment is the reluctance of in
- Achieving Proper Balance in Combination Therapy for Alzheimer'shttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0107ComboFea-pdf/31224/Optimizing Alzheimer's Disease Management: Current Therapies and Future DirectionsAlzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a formidable challenge in neurology, significantly impacting patients and their caregivers from mild to advanced stages. While a definitive cure is yet to be discovered, existing therap
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31272/Medicare Payment Cuts and the Sustainable Growth Rate: Implications for Neurology PracticeEach year, the looming threat of Medicare payment reductions due to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula resurfaces, causing significant concern within the medical community. The SGR automatically triggers
- Searching for the Connections Between PFO, Stroke and Migrainehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/pn0406-pfo-pdf/31321/Patent Foramen Ovale: Implications for Stroke and Migraine ManagementRecent advancements in neurology have intensified the focus on patent foramen ovale (PFO), a heart defect present in approximately 40 million Americans. Although many individuals with PFO remain asymptomatic, emerging research sugg
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0405Dementia-pdf/31462/Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: Balancing Compassion and AccuracyAlzheimer’s Disease (AD) remains a formidable challenge in neurology, not only due to its debilitating impact on patients but also because of the complexities surrounding its diagnosis and disclosure. Despite the progressive nature of
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31025/Differentiating Lower Back and Hip Pain: A Comprehensive Diagnostic ApproachLower back and hip pain often present diagnostic challenges due to overlapping referral patterns and multiple potential pain generators in the lumbar and hip regions. Gehret, Freedman, and Sher emphasize that accurate differ
Rescue Therapies for Seizures in the Community Setting
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/rescue-therapies-for-seizures-in-the-community-setting/30422/With the majority of seizure emergencies occurring outside a medical setting, there is a great need for effective pre-hospital therapies that absorb fast and administer easily.Chronic Pain: Opioid Tapering
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/chronic-pain-opioid-tapering/31772/A pragmatic approach may help optimize opioid tapering in adults with chronic pain.