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- 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
- What Will Be Tysabri's Fate?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/what-will-be-tysabris-fate/31328/Natalizumab (Tysabri) in Multiple Sclerosis: Breakthroughs and ChallengesOver the past decades, advancements in understanding multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis have paved the way for targeted therapies aimed at disrupting the inflammatory processes that drive central nervous system (CNS) inflamma
- Pregnancy Prevention in Epilepsy: Assessing the Optionshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN0206PregnancyEpilepsy-pdf/31346/Epilepsy significantly affects the quality of life for women, particularly in areas of professional, academic, and social functioning. For women of childbearing age, managing epilepsy intersects critically with family planning and reproductive health decisions. However, there is a notable gap in the
- 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
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN1005DementiaInsights-pdf/31386/Medicare’s Limited Approval of PET Scans in Dementia: Implications for Clinical PracticeIn September 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans for dementia diagnosis, specifically to differentiate Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN1005painmanagement-pdf/31391/Comprehensive Management of Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy: A Clinical Case StudyIn Practical Neurology's October 2005 issue, a compelling case highlights the intricate decision-making involved in managing acute lower back pain with radiculopathy. Patient S. Rogers, a 54-year-old carpenter, pres
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0905-dementiainsights-pdf/31397/Navigating Evidence-Based Medicine and Alternative Treatments in Dementia CareIn the evolving landscape of neurology, the transition from a paternalistic approach to evidence-based medicine (EBM) has significantly reshaped dementia care. Dr. David S. Geldmacher highlights the complexities that EBM i
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31420/Advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Highlight Potential Therapeutic BreakthroughsAs Practical Neurology commemorates the 99th anniversary of Alois Alzheimer’s seminal work, recent studies offer promising avenues for combating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Despite the absence of a cure, signific
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0805DementiaInsights-pdf/31414/Statins and Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluating the Potential for PreventionRecent discussions in clinical neurology have revisited the intriguing possibility that statin-type HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, widely prescribed for hyperlipidemia, may play a role in preventing or treating Alzheimer’s Diseas
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0705PainManagement-pdf/31431/Preventing Menstrual-Related Migraines: Emerging Prophylactic StrategiesMenstrual-related migraines present a significant challenge for female patients, as exemplified by a 32-year-old woman whose severe headaches coincide with her menstrual cycle. These migraines, often incapacitating for several d