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Frontal Temporal Dementia: A Disease in Progress
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0109_11-php/30963/Increasing knowledge about FTD has important practical implications for neurologists who must accurately diagnose and manage the condition. By Ronald Devere, MD- Editorial Board & Contributorshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editorial-board-contributors/31089/The November 2007 issue of Practical Neurology features a distinguished editorial leadership and a diverse panel of contributors dedicated to advancing neurological medicine. Chief Medical Editor Dr. Stephen Gollomp, Chief of Neurology at Lankenau Hospital and Clinical Professor at Thomas Jefferson
- Dementia and Driving: When Should You Put on the Brakes?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0606DrivingFea-pdf/31302/In the June 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Heather Tuckman, PsyD, John Gordon, PhD, Steven Mandel, MD, and Edward Maitz, PhD explore the critical intersection between dementia and driving safety, illustrated through the case of Harold. Harold exhibited troubling behaviors, such as hiding keys
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31389/Pseudobulbar Affect in Dementia: Clinical Insights and Emerging TreatmentsIn the October 2005 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Ralph Richter, MD, presents a compelling case of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) in a 78-year-old female patient with progressive moderate dementia. Over a year, the patient experi
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0606Dementia-pdf/31301/Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnostic Challenges and Emerging TreatmentsDavid S. Geldmacher, MD, highlights the complexities in diagnosing dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PDD) in his Practical Neurology column. Despite Parkinson’s disease (PD) primarily being recognized as a move
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31063/Differentiating Cervical Radiculopathy from Shoulder Pathology in Upper Extremity PainDavid L. Lichten, MD, and Mitchell K. Freedman, DO highlight the complexities in diagnosing the origin of upper extremity pain, which can stem from the cervical spine, shoulder, or concurrently from both regions. A
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0108-pain-management-pdf/31066/Redefining Neuropathic Pain: Enhancing Clinical CareIn "Redefining Neuropathic Pain: The First Step in Improving Care," Charles Argoff, MD, challenges the traditional dichotomy between neuropathic and nociceptive pain, advocating for a more nuanced classification to better address clinical complexit
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn-0707-dementia-pdf/31141/In the realm of dementia care, accurate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding is crucial for appropriate reimbursement and reflecting the complexity of patient management. David S. Geldmacher, MD, addresses the challenges neurologists face when utilizing CPT codes for dementia evaluations in h
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31419/Idiopathic Hypersomnia: A Distinct Clinical Entity Beyond NarcolepsyIn a case highlighted by Robert Fayle, MD, a 31-year-old woman with a longstanding history of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) since age 14 presents a compelling example of idiopathic central nervous system hypersomnia. Unlike nar
- 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