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Navigating Treatment Decisions for Individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/neuromuscular/navigating-treatment-decisions-for-individuals-with-spinal-muscular-atrophy/39222/Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) care has shifted dramatically with the introduction of disease-modifying therapies, but how do clinicians weigh treatment options across different patient populations? In this episode of NeuroFrontiers, Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, speaks with John Brandsema, MD aUpdates from the American Headache Society: Diagnostic Criteria, Preventive CGRP Therapy, and Treatment Guidance
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/updates-from-the-american-headache-society-diagnostic-criteria-preventive-cgrp-therapy-and-treatment-guidance/37873/Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FANA, Clinical Professor of Neurology at MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital and Director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, joins Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, to review essential American Headache Society updates for migr- Are We Missing the Connection Between Headache and Fibromyalgia?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/PN0805CvrFeature-pdf/31413/Dr. Robert L. Knobler’s August 2005 article in *Practical Neurology* critically examines the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and its broader implications for understanding migraines and chronic pain in clinical practice. Knobler highlights the pervasive disregard and overdiagnosis of FMS, o
When Migraine Treatments Fails: Navigating Therapy Switching
https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/when-migraine-treatments-fails-navigating-transitions-in-therapy/37870/What happens when first-line migraine therapies don’t deliver? Vincent Martin, MD, FACP, FAHS, Director of the Headache and Facial Pain Center at the Gardner Neuroscience Institute and Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, OH, joins Char- Making the Switch: When and How to Step-Up MS Therapyhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/ms-immune-disorders/PN1108MS-pdf/30974/Advancements and Considerations in Multiple Sclerosis TherapeuticsOver the past quarter-century, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment has evolved rapidly, marked by the FDA approval of six disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) with several more in development. This acceleration contrasts with the decade-l
- Expert Opinionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/expert-opinion/31389/Pseudobulbar Affect in Dementia: Clinical Insights and Emerging TreatmentsIn the October 2005 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Ralph Richter, MD, presents a compelling case of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) in a 78-year-old female patient with progressive moderate dementia. Over a year, the patient experi
- Dementia Insightshttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0606Dementia-pdf/31301/Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnostic Challenges and Emerging TreatmentsDavid S. Geldmacher, MD, highlights the complexities in diagnosing dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PDD) in his Practical Neurology column. Despite Parkinson’s disease (PD) primarily being recognized as a move
- Pain Managementhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/headache-pain/pn0108-pain-management-pdf/31066/Redefining Neuropathic Pain: Enhancing Clinical CareIn "Redefining Neuropathic Pain: The First Step in Improving Care," Charles Argoff, MD, challenges the traditional dichotomy between neuropathic and nociceptive pain, advocating for a more nuanced classification to better address clinical complexit
- 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
- Dementia and Driving: When Should You Put on the Brakes?https://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/alzheimer-disease-dementias/PN0606DrivingFea-pdf/31302/In the June 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology*, Heather Tuckman, PsyD, John Gordon, PhD, Steven Mandel, MD, and Edward Maitz, PhD explore the critical intersection between dementia and driving safety, illustrated through the case of Harold. Harold exhibited troubling behaviors, such as hiding keys