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- Examining the Health of Medical Malpractice Coveragehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/examining-the-health-of-medical-malpractice-coverage/31035/Medical malpractice litigation remains a significant concern for neurologists, ranking high among professional anxieties alongside breaches of medical ethics. According to Marc Nuwer, MD, PhD of UCLA, a substantial number of physicians face lawsuits during their careers, often driven not by actual m
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0407-painmngmt-pdf/31193/Chronic Pain Management: Addressing Potential Bias in Clinical AssessmentsChronic pain remains a significant challenge in neurology, often complicated by the subjective nature of pain assessment. In the article "Are You Guilty of Bias When Encountering Unexplained Pain?" by Charles Argoff, MD, publi
- 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
Neurology Q&A: What Neurologists Should Know About Headache Patients and Complimentary Medicine
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/neurology-qa-what-neurologists-should-know-about-headache-patients-and-complimentary-medicine/30804/Those who suffer from headaches may be more likely to use CAM than others are. Here's what research shows.A Q&A with Rebecca E. Wells, MD, MPHConcussion and Epilepsy: What is the Link?
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/concussion-and-epilepsy-what-is-the-link/30769/Individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury are at increased risk for developing seizures. Here's an update to the current evidence and implications for monitoring.Insights from G. Alexander Hishaw, MDSevere Calcineurin Inhibitor-Induced Parkinsonism After Kidney Transplantation
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/movement-disorders/severe-calcineurin-inhibitor-induced-parkinsonism-after-kidney-transplantation/32161/A case of debilitating parkinsonism induced by tacrolimus use.- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1108Epilepsy-pdf/30972/New Insights into Seizure Recurrence Risk and Epilepsy Management in WomenIn a recent issue of *Practical Neurology* (November 2008), significant findings were presented regarding the recurrence risk of seizures in children following a first afebrile, unprovoked seizure and the specialized managemen
Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/myasthenia-gravis-treatment-1/31690/There are both disease-modifying and symptom-reducing treatments available and emerging treatment possibilities.