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MRI Volumetrics and CTE: A New Step Toward Detection?
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/mri-volumetrics-and-cte-a-new-step-toward-detection/30340/Preliminary findings suggest potential for structural MRI to detect patterns of volume loss in CTE.In Epilepsy Care, Non-pharmacologic Research Takes Center Stage
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/in-epilepsy-care-non-pharmacologic-research-takes-center-stage/30602/Researchers say minimally invasive surgeries, alternative interventions, and new genetic findings are the top stories of 2014.- Epilepsy: Charting a Course for Successhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/pn0108-charting-a-course-pdf/31061/Optimizing Epilepsy Management: Strategic Approaches for NeurologistsEpilepsy treatment poses significant challenges for neurologists due to the complexity of accurate diagnosis and the plethora of available antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). In his January 2008 article in *Practical Neurology*, Dr. Steven
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn1207-dementiainsight-pdf/31076/Curcumin and Its Potential in Alzheimer's Disease ManagementAlzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a formidable challenge in neurology, prompting researchers to explore novel therapeutic avenues. One promising candidate is curcumin, a bioactive compound found in turmeric, a staple spice in South Asian cui
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/pn0307-epilepsy-pdf/31201/Epilepsy and migraine are frequently comorbid neurological disorders, with individuals diagnosed with epilepsy experiencing a higher prevalence of migraine than the general population. Approximately 24% of epilepsy patients and 26% of their relatives report migraines, compared to a 15% prevalence in
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0107DementiaInsight-pdf/31225/Linking Physical Activity to Cognitive Health in AgingRecent insights published in Practical Neurology highlight the significant relationship between physical activity and cognitive health in older adults, underscoring the potential to mitigate cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk through acti
- A Century of Alzheimer's: Progress and Pitfallshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn1106-100years-pdf/31244/Alzheimer’s disease (AD), first identified by Alois Alzheimer in 1906 through the examination of Auguste D.’s brain, has evolved into one of the most extensively studied neurological disorders. Despite over a century of research, AD remains challenging to predict, diagnose accurately in living patie
- Growing Pains: Treating Migraine in Teens and Adolescentshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0906GrowingPainsFEA-pdf/31271/Migraine during adolescence presents significant challenges, affecting over 10% of teenagers as they navigate physiological and social changes. The onset of migraine frequently begins in the teenage years, with females more likely to experience their first episode. Migraines with aura typically emer
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0606Epilepsy-pdf/31304/Epilepsy patients face a significantly elevated risk of skeletal fractures, estimated to be two to seven times higher than in individuals without epilepsy. This increased vulnerability is attributed to multiple factors, including the direct impact of seizures, fall-related injuries during seizure ep
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1105epilepsy-pdf/31375/Managing epilepsy in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) presents significant challenges for healthcare professionals. Epilepsy prevalence in the general population ranges from 1-3%, but among those with ID, it escalates to between 30-50%. The likelihood of seizures increases with the se