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- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0806PainManagement-pdf/31287/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) presents significant challenges in long-term pain management, as demonstrated in Charles Argoff, MD’s article in Practical Neurology. CRPS is categorized into Type I (formerly Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and Type II (formerly Causalgia). While both types share
- Window of Opportunity: Can We Expand Access to Acute Stroke Care?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/PN0106acutestrokecare-pdf/31349/Stroke remains a critical concern in neurology, being the third leading natural cause of death and the foremost cause of long-term disability. According to the American Heart Association, strokes occur every 45 seconds in the United States, imposing an estimated economic burden of $56.8 billion annu
- A “Field Guide” to Mental Status Testinghttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/0105-feild-guide-pdf/31504/Streamlined Approaches to Evaluating Cognitive Impairment in Neurological PracticeEvaluating cognitive impairment is a common and complex task for practicing neurologists, encompassing a spectrum of conditions from delirium and post-stroke syndromes to various forms of dementia. The multitude of cog
Emma’s Journey: A Mother’s Hope in the Face of Dravet Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/emmas-journey-a-mothers-hope-in-the-face-of-dravet-syndrome/48729/In this episode, Nicole Watson shares her daughter Emma’s powerful journey living with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. From the early days of uncertainty and searching for answers to finding the right care and treatment, Nicole opens up about resilience, hope, and the lessons leRedefining the Doctor-Patient Partnership: What a Physician-Patient Can Teach Us About Parkinson Disease Care
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/redefining-the-doctor-patient-partnership-what-a-physician-patient-can-teach-us-about-parkinson-disease-care/36532/How can neurologists partner with their patients living with Parkinson disease? Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH, Santa Fe, NM, Vice Chair of the Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, discusses Parkinson disease care from her unique perspective as both a patient and former physicia- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/30995/In the realm of forensic neurology, clinicians frequently encounter intricate scenarios that extend beyond routine clinical assessments. A pertinent issue is the presence of third-party observers during neurological evaluations, which can significantly impact both the examination process and its out
- What to Expect When the MS Patient is Expectinghttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN0708MSPregFea-pdf/31007/Multiple sclerosis (MS) typically manifests in individuals during their late 20s, with an average onset age of 28 for women and early 30s for men. Relapsing-remitting MS is the most prevalent form, predominantly affecting females, while primary progressive MS shows equal incidence across genders. Re
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/PN0206VacularClin-pdf/31348/Anticoagulation Strategies in Stroke Management: Insights from Ariel Sharon’s HemorrhageThe cerebral hemorrhage of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has reignited the debate on the appropriate use of anticoagulation in stroke patients. Sharon, who had suffered an ischemic stroke presumed to
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0505Dementia-pdf/31449/Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) remains a contentious topic in neurology, particularly regarding its role in predicting Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Dr. David S. Geldmacher highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the clinical implementation of MCI. While everyday forgetfulness might b
Dementia Insights
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/dementia-insights/30766/Cognitive Complications of Elective Surgery and Anesthesia