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- Are You Prepared to Handle Viral Meningitis?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/are-you-prepared-to-handle-viral-meningitis/31163/Accurate diagnosis and thorough evaluation of viral meningitis are pivotal in minimizing unnecessary treatments and reducing patient morbidity and mortality. Viral meningitis remains a significant contributor to aseptic meningitis cases, with over 100,000 instances annually in the United States alon
- 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
- Will Subspecialty Certification Change Your View of Neuroimaging?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/pn1106-certification-pdf/31245/Neuroimaging Gains Subspecialty Status in NeurologyIn a significant advancement for neurological practice, neuroimaging has been officially recognized as a subspecialty by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties (UCNS) in July 2006. This designation follows the American Society of Neuroima
- 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.
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31314/Persistent Cognitive Deficits Post-Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Study and Insights on Malingering in Neurological PracticeA 35-year-old male, Mr. M., presented five months after sustaining a whiplash injury from a motor vehicle accident. Initially treated by his chiropractor, Dr. J., Mr. M. contin
- 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
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN1205painmanagement-pdf/31368/Differentiating between migraine and temporomandibular joint disease (TMJ) remains a common diagnostic challenge in clinical neurology due to overlapping symptoms. Migraine affects approximately 28 million Americans, presenting frequently to neurologists who may initially misattribute chronic, unila
- Medicare Audits: The “Fight is On”https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/medicare-audits-the-fight-is-on/31453/Navigating Evolving Medicare Audits: Strategies for Neurology PractitionersThe realm of Medicare auditing is becoming increasingly intricate, urging neurologists and other healthcare professionals to reassess their billing practices and compliance measures. Recent regulatory updates have transformed
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31501/Michael Moore’s Upcoming Documentary "Sicko" Targets US Healthcare SystemMichael Moore, renowned for his provocative filmmaking style, is set to release his latest documentary, tentatively titled "Sicko," which is already generating significant buzz within the healthcare community. Building on the c
The Effects of Climate Change on Emerging Infections and the Global Landscape of Neuroinfectious Disease
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/the-effects-of-climate-change-on-emerging-infections-and-the-global-landscape-of-neuroinfectious-disease/32155/Climate change has direct and indirect effects that have altered the landscape of neuroinfectious disease and will continue to do so.