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A monthly publication that strives to enhance quality of care and improve the daily operation of neur

Each month, our experts explain the real-world significance of recent advances in neurologic science and offer step-by-step advice on how to overcome the clinical and business challenges neurologists face. Our straightforward, how-to articles give neurologists tools they can put into practice right away.

12/17/2024

In a new Masters podcast episode, Scott Newsome, DO discusses the use of subcutaneous for the treatment of primary progressive and relapsing .

https://theneurologyhub.com/podcasts/ms-masters/subcutanous-ocrevus-zunovo-as-a-new-treatment-option-for-multiple-sclerosis
Johns Hopkins Neurology Johns Hopkins Medicine National Multiple Sclerosis Society The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Roche American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

In this episode, Scott D. Newsome, DO, Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, discusses how Ocrevus Zunovo can be used to treat primary progressive and relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, including how the drug is...

12/16/2024

has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with non-relapsing secondary progressive

https://practicalneurology.com/news/btk-inhibitor-tolebrutinib-receives-breakthrough-therapy-designation-for-nrspms
Sanofi US Sanofi National Multiple Sclerosis Society The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers

Tolebrutinib (Sanofi, Paris, France), an investigational, oral, bioactive brain-penetrant Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, has been granted Bre

12/15/2024

Multiple (transient Ischemic attack)-like episodes are the presenting symptom of a case of (cerebral venous thrombosis) reported in our December issue.

Read the report by Drs. Kumar, Kumar, Juhina, Unni, Vasudevan, Marimuthu, and Samivel:

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-dec/cerebral-venous-thrombosis-presenting-as-recurrent-transient-ischemic-attack-like-episodes
American Heart Association American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Endovascular Today

The authors describe a rare occurrence of multiple transient ischemic attack–like episodes as the presenting symptom of cerebral venous thrombosis.

12/13/2024

The management of poststroke and to reduce and optimize outcomes is discussed by Aakash Baskar, MBBS, Muhammad Salar Jadoon, MBBS, & Imama A. Naqvi, MD in this new article:

Mobility and spasticity management tailored appropriately to the individual’s needs and abilities, as well as early rehabilitation, result in reduced disability levels and optimized outcomes after stroke.

12/12/2024

Explore the pillars of outpatient care in our December issue, edited by Laurel Cherian, MD, MS.

Read our new issue today:
https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-dec/stroke-pillars-of-outpatient-care

American Heart Association Endovascular Today American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Rush University Medical Center American College of Physicians (ACP)

Stroke is a leading cause of disability, and poststroke challenges for patients include spasticity and impaired mobility, seizures, cognitive deficits

11/29/2024

The cover artist for our November issue, Rainbow-Wolf Sabin (Rainbow-Wolf Photos), uses the kinetic light painting photography technique to create dynamic trails of color that parallel the synaptic activity in .

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/about-the-cover-artist-ielectric-wavei-by-rainbow-wolf-sabin

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American Epilepsy Society Epilepsy Foundation of America American College of Physicians (ACP)

Rainbow-Wolf Sabin uses photography as a tool for managing stress, understanding new perspectives, and growing as an artist.

11/28/2024

On this Thanksgiving Day, Practical Neurology is grateful to FOLIO: for awarding our Amplifying the Patient Journey podcast series an for Best New Podcast.

Thank you to all those who have participated in this team effort, including patients, physicians, caregivers, colleagues, and more.

Listen to Amplifying the Patient Journey today: https://practicalneurology.com/podcasts/amplifying-the-patient-journey

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The heart of clinical practice is the patient. In this series, we speak with both providers and patients about the clinical journey with a neurologic condition, and what recent advances mean for patients, their providers, and caregivers.

11/27/2024

In our newest podcast episode of Amplifying the Patient Journey, Kiersten Riggs discusses her experience living with , joined by Dr. David Lynch of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

https://practicalneurology.com/podcasts/amplifying-the-patient-journey/redefining-life-with-friedreich-ataxia
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society FARA National Ataxia Foundation American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

We speak with neuromuscular disease expert David Lynch, MD, PhD, attending neurologist in the Division of Neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and director of the Friedreich Ataxia Program, about the emerging treatment landscape for Friedreich...

11/26/2024

In a new podcast episode of Expert Voices in Dementia, Gary E. Gibson, PhD, discusses metabolic changes in 's and the effects of therapy on cognitive and other outcomes.

https://theneurologyhub.com/podcasts/expert-voices-in-dementia/the-benfoteam-clinical-trial-investigating-benfotiamine-as-a-potential-therapy-for-early-alzheimer
Burke Neurological Institute Weill Cornell Medicine Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study

Gary E. Gibson, PhD, Professor of Neurosciences, Burke Neurological Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine, White Plains, NY, details his research related to metabolic changes associated with Alzheimer disease and a clinical trial studying the effects of...

11/25/2024

Read Dr. Michael Lipton's review of how quantitative diffusion tensor can help in mild assessment.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Columbia Radiology American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Brain Injury Association of America International Brain Injury Association National Neurotrauma Society Neurocritical Care Society

Quantitative diffusion tensor imaging permits detection and characterization of microstructural effects of traumatic axonal injury in mild traumatic brain injury.

11/22/2024

Recommendations for improving quality of life when treating older adults with provided in a new article by Jacob Pellinen, MD.

Read this month's issue: https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/quality-of-life-for-older-people-with-epilepsy

University of Colorado School of Medicine American Epilepsy Society Epilepsy Foundation of America American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP)

Focusing on all aspects of health and well-being when treating older adults with epilepsy is important for improving quality of life.

11/21/2024

Read about a case of and simplex virus coinfection in an immunocompetent individual.

Case reported by Dr. Catunda, Dr. de Abreu, Dr. Felipe Carvalho, Dr. Fernanda Carvalho, and Daniel Távora.
https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/cytomegalovirus-and-herpes-simplex-virus-coinfection-neuroretinitis-in-an-immunocompetent-individual
North American Neuro Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Infectious Diseases Society of America American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina Today

The authors describe the process of distinguishing neuroretinitis from optic neuritis and vasculitis.

11/20/2024

In a new MS Masters podcast episode, Jeff Cohen, MD, provides an overview of the 2024 McDonald diagnostic criteria for .

https://theneurologyhub.com/podcasts/ms-masters/overview-of-the-2024-mcdonald-diagnostic-criteria-for-multiple-sclerosis
Cleveland Clinic National Multiple Sclerosis Society American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) European Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis

Jeffrey Cohen, MD, Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Director of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic, provides an overview of the 2024...

11/19/2024

Kapil Gururangan, MD, discusses recent developments in the surgical management of , with a focus on and .

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/surgical-management-of-epilepsy-in-older-adults-focus-on-neurostimulation-and-neuromodulation
American Epilepsy Society David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Epilepsy Foundation of America American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP)

Recent developments in surgical epilepsy, especially minimally invasive procedures and neuromodulatory devices, may be particularly useful in the management of drug-resistant epilepsy in older adults.

11/18/2024

In the latest episode of our Expert Voices in , Kim Rodriguez, CEO of BrainCheck, provides an overview of the company's cognitive assessment plan and how clinicians can use these tools in practice.

https://theneurologyhub.com/podcasts/expert-voices-in-dementia/braincheck-as-a-digital-cognitive-assessment-tool-1
Alzheimer's Association American Psychiatric Association APA Journals

Kim Rodriguez, CEO of BrainCheck, provides an overview of the company's cognitive assessment plan and how clinicians can use these tools in practice.

11/18/2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the gene therapy for the treatment of deficiency.

https://practicalneurology.com/news/fda-grants-accelerated-approval-to-gene-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-aadc-deficiency

PTC Therapeutics Child Neurology Society Rare Diseases International American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Kebilidi (eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq; PTC Therapeutics, Warren, NJ) has been granted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval under the Accelerat

11/15/2024

In our new issue, Drs. Nguyen, Bainbridge, and Dergalust, experts, discuss considerations for choosing the optimal medication for treating an older adult with .

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/pharmacologic-considerations-in-the-treatment-of-older-adults-with-epilepsy
Chapman University School of Pharmacy - CUSP Harbor-UCLA Medical Center University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System ASHP Research and Education Foundation American Epilepsy Society

Many antiseizure medications are available for treatment of older adults with epilepsy, and choosing the best option requires understanding of their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.

11/14/2024

In a new NeuroView video, Dr. Tepper, Dr. McAllister, and Dr. Monteith discuss the noninvasive devices available for the treatment of .
https://practicalneurology.com/series/neuroview/update-on-noninvasive-neuromodulation-devices-for-headache-treatment
VuMedi

Stewart J. Tepper, MD, Vice President of the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache, Peter McAllister, MD, FAAN, Chief Medical Officer of the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache, and Teshamae Monteith, MD, Associate Professor...

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The i-STAT TBI cartridge (Abbott), a portable whole blood test for concussion #mTBIm has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://practicalneurology.com/news/abbotts-portable-whole-blood-test-for-tbi-cleared-by-fda #biomarker #TBI National Neurotrauma Society Neurocritical Care Society Brain Injury Association of America Footage of the i-STAT TBI cartridge in use:

Can 3D motion capture help improve Dx and clinical decision-making for #movement_disorders? R. Tripathi, MD, J. L. McKay, PhD, and C. D. Esper, MD. Emory University School of Medicine reveal the benefits and limitations of this new technology. https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2023-dec/movement-disorders-moment-use-of-3d-motion-capture-for-kinematic-analysis-in-movement-disorders

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