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- 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
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN1106painMngmt-pdf/31257/Using Opioids for Chronic Pain Therapy: Balancing Efficacy and RisksChronic pain management remains a significant challenge in neurology, with opioids serving as a potent, yet controversial, option. In his comprehensive article, Charles Argoff, MD, Director of the Cohn Pain Management Center at Nort
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0405PainMngnt-pdf/31468/Chronic pain management represents a significant yet underutilized area within the neurology specialty. At the recent American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, Charles Argoff, MD, emphasized the necessity for neurologists to adopt a more active role in treating chronic pain conditions. Des
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn1008_10-pdf/30986/Choosing Between Short- and Long-Acting Opioids in Chronic Pain ManagementIn the realm of chronic pain management, selecting the appropriate opioid analgesic—whether short-acting or long-acting—remains a nuanced decision due to limited comparative data. Charles Argoff, MD, in his recent article for
Patient-Centric Innovations in MS Care: High-Efficacy DMTs, Cognition, and Special Patient Populations
https://practicalneurology.com/programs/cme/patient-centric-innovations-in-ms-care-high-efficacy-dmts-cognition-and-special-patient-populations/29171/Tune in to learn more about the use of high-efficacy DMTs in multiple sclerosis.Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/imaging-testing/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome/31643/POTS is a cause of dizziness, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and headaches that can significantly contribute to poor quality of life.- Building a better UPDRShttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/building-a-better-updrs/31010/Since the late 1980s, the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) has been a cornerstone in assessing Parkinson’s Disease (PD), primarily focusing on motor symptoms such as finger tapping, fist opening, and rising from a chair. However, over the past two decades, advancements in PD research
Movement Disorders Moment: Comprehensive Care in Movement Disorders
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/movement-disorders-moment-comprehensive-care-in-movement-disorders/32034/Building a team to address all aspects of movement disorders care is crucial for maximixing patient care and quality of life.