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- The Fine Art of Managing Peripheral Nerve Injurieshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-fine-art-of-managing-peripheral-nerve-injuries/31102/Peripheral nerve injuries present a complex challenge in neurology, requiring precise diagnosis and tailored management to optimize patient outcomes. These injuries are broadly classified into two categories: transection and neuroma-in-continuity. Transection involves a complete severance of the ner
- Can We Boost The Efficacy of Dopaminergic Therapy?https://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/can-we-boost-the-efficacy-of-dopaminergic-therapy/31220/Parkinson’s disease (PD) management continues to prioritize maintaining patients' quality of life and motor function, aligning with the foundational goals established since Dr. James Parkinson’s initial descriptions in 1817. Contemporary treatment primarily focuses on dopamine replacement to counter
- The Tug-of-War Over Medical Liability Reformhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-tug-of-war-over-medical-liability-reform/31279/The ongoing struggle over medical liability reform in the United States remains a critical issue for healthcare professionals, particularly within the field of neurology. Physicians across various specialties face increasing malpractice insurance premiums and the pressures of defensive medicine, dri
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Alternative Medicinehttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-alternative-medicine/31299/Alternative Medicine in Neurology: Navigating Patient Use and Clinical ImplicationsThe June 2006 issue of *Practical Neurology* addresses the rising prominence of alternative medicine within the neurological patient population, underscored by the bestselling yet controversial book by Kevin Trudeau.
- Searching for the Connections Between PFO, Stroke and Migrainehttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/stroke/pn0406-pfo-pdf/31321/Patent Foramen Ovale: Implications for Stroke and Migraine ManagementRecent advancements in neurology have intensified the focus on patent foramen ovale (PFO), a heart defect present in approximately 40 million Americans. Although many individuals with PFO remain asymptomatic, emerging research sugg
- Intervention Can't Be Justified Without More Precise Patient Selectionhttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/intervention-cant-be-justified-without-more-precise-patient-selection/31408/Carotid stenosis management remains a debated topic in neurology, particularly concerning asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS). The number needed to treat (NNT), as introduced by Laupacis et al., serves as a crucial metric in determining the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of interventions. For pat
- Vascular Clinichttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/vascular-clinic/31422/Advancements in stroke risk assessment are increasingly incorporating novel biomarkers to enhance the prediction beyond traditional factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. This evolution aims to improve long-term stroke risk stratification for patients, offering more precise tool
- 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
- Bringing Insomnia Treatments Out of the Darkhttps://practicalneurology.com/diseases-diagnoses/sleep/PN0708Insomniafea-pdf/31006/Insomnia in Neurological Practice: Clinical Insights and Management StrategiesInsomnia remains a prevalent and challenging condition within neurology, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Unlike neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, insomnia presents uniquely
- News Briefshttps://practicalneurology.com/columns/practice-management/news-briefs/31026/Recent Advances and Insights in Neurology PracticeReturning to work post-stroke significantly enhances patients' quality of life, yet numerous barriers impede this transition. A study by the George Institute of International Health in Australia examined 1,429 first-time stroke patients, revealing th