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- Status Report: Vaccines for Neurologic Disordershttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/status-report-vaccines-for-neurologic-disorders/31037/Advancements in Vaccination for Neurological Disorders: A Comprehensive OverviewVaccination has long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing numerous diseases through immune system modulation. Historically, Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine set the stage for modern immunization practices. Tod
- Epilepsy Essentialshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/epilepsy-seizures/PN1107epilepsy-pdf/31101/Febrile seizures are a prevalent neurological concern in pediatric populations, affecting approximately 4% of children in the United States. Typically occurring between one month and five years of age, with a peak incidence at 18 to 22 months, these seizures are triggered by febrile illnesses rather
- From Amyloid to Alzheimer's: The Science Behind the Symptomshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn1007AlzheimerFea-pdf/31114/Emerging Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights from the Amyloid HypothesisAlzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, currently affects approximately five million Americans, with projections exceeding 13 million by 2050 due to an aging population.
- How to Give an Award-Winning Performancehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/how-to-give-an-award-winning-performance/31183/Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and Its Impact on Neurology PracticesAs the healthcare landscape increasingly embraces the pay-for-performance (P4P) reimbursement model, Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) emerges as a pivotal program for neurologists se
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/pn0407-dementia-pdf/31186/As spring and summer travel seasons approach, attention often focuses on fuel prices and their impact on travel patterns. Analogously, the brain operates under a supply-and-demand framework for energy, where glucose and oxygen serve as essential “fuels.” When the brain’s energy demand surpasses supp
- 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
- Business Advisorhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/business-advisor/31258/Medicare’s projected 5.1% reimbursement cuts for 2007 have reignited concerns among neurologists and other medical specialists about significant financial strain. If these cuts proceed as planned, physicians could see their earnings reduced by up to 40% by 2015. These reductions highlight underlying
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0906painmanagement-pdf/31274/Topical Analgesic Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain ManagementTopical analgesics present a valuable option for managing musculoskeletal pain, offering localized pain relief with minimal systemic absorption. In the first part of his two-part series, Dr. Charles Argoff explores the distinctions between
- 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
- Editor's Messagehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/editors-message/31353/Enhancing Acute Stroke Care: Bridging the Gap Between Potential and PracticeIn the January 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Editor-in-Chief Jack Persico addresses the persistent challenges in acute stroke care, particularly the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Four years aft