Practical Neurology

Practical Neurology 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.

Christopher Elder, MD and Harley Mocker, BS outline how early recognition and accurate are key to the optimal manageme...
11/08/2024

Christopher Elder, MD and Harley Mocker, BS outline how early recognition and accurate are key to the optimal management of older adults with .

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/diagnostic-considerations-for-new-onset-epilepsy-in-older-adults
American Epilepsy Society National Institute on Aging - NIH American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Epilepsy Foundation of America

Early recognition and accurate diagnosis by health care providers are key to the optimal management of the older adult with epilepsy.

Lynn D. Kramer, MD, FAAN and Christopher van Dyck, MD discuss key results from the clinical trial assessing treatmen...
11/07/2024

Lynn D. Kramer, MD, FAAN and Christopher van Dyck, MD discuss key results from the clinical trial assessing treatment for early disease in an episode of Expert Voices in .

Listen today:
https://theneurologyhub.com/podcasts/expert-voices-in-dementia/results-of-the-clarity-ad-trial-assessing-lecanemab-treatment-for-early-alzheimer-disease

Eisai US Alzheimer's Association American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Yale Department of Neurology Yale Medicine

Lynn D. Kramer, MD, FAAN, Chief Clinical Officer, Deep Human Biology Learning at Eisai and a member of the Eisai Executive Committee, and Christopher van Dyck, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience, Yale School of Medicine, provide an...

Read our November issue with Medical Editor Rajarshi Mazumder, MD, MPH, which is devoted to the topic of care for older ...
11/06/2024

Read our November issue with Medical Editor Rajarshi Mazumder, MD, MPH, which is devoted to the topic of care for older adults with , including , , and .

Our new issue is available today:
https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-nov/epilepsy-care-in-older-adults

American Epilepsy Society American Academy of Neurology (AAN) National Institute on Aging - NIH American College of Physicians (ACP) Epilepsy Foundation of America UCLA Health David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA UCLA UCLA Neurology

This issue of Practical Neurology considers approaches to the care of older adults with epilepsy, from diagnosis and pharmacology to surgical manageme

October is Syndrome Awareness Month. We spoke to AJ Tesler about his daughter Magnolia's diagnostic journey with Rett ...
10/31/2024

October is Syndrome Awareness Month. We spoke to AJ Tesler about his daughter Magnolia's diagnostic journey with Rett syndrome along with physician and Rett syndrome expert Carey Fu, MD.

https://practicalneurology.com/podcasts/amplifying-the-patient-journey/rett-syndrome-magnolia-and-her-familys-experience

American Epilepsy Society International Rett Syndrome Foundation Vanderbilt University

AJ Tesler shares the story of his daughter, Magnolia, who is living with Rett syndrome. As a parent and caregiver, AJ provides his perspective throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic journey for Rett syndrome and is joined by Rett syndrome expert Carey...

Ava Cicio, PT, DPT, Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, Chelsea Richardson, PT, DPT, NCS, and Mickeal Pugh, PhD provide an overvie...
10/31/2024

Ava Cicio, PT, DPT, Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, Chelsea Richardson, PT, DPT, NCS, and Mickeal Pugh, PhD provide an overview of assessment and treatment for functional disorders.

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/clinic-based-assessment-and-treatment-strategies-for-functional-neurologic-disorders
ReActive Physiotherapy American Academy of Neurology (AAN) International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society American College of Physicians (ACP) USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

Practical strategies can be used in the clinic for management of functional neurologic disorders.

Dr Martinez-Nunez and Dr Mahajan review the current approach and future directions for the treatment of in our Septemb...
10/29/2024

Dr Martinez-Nunez and Dr Mahajan review the current approach and future directions for the treatment of in our September/October issue.

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/dystonia-treatment-current-approach-and-future-directions

University of Cincinnati Medical Center International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Dystonia UK

The management of dystonia requires a multifacted approach designed to alleviate symptoms, improve functional capacity, and enhance overall quality of life.

A case of severe induced by the use of is presented by Niels Riemersma, Dr Daan Kremer, Dr Roeland F. Prak, Frank Hu...
10/28/2024

A case of severe induced by the use of is presented by Niels Riemersma, Dr Daan Kremer, Dr Roeland F. Prak, Frank Huser, Dr Madelein van der Stouwe, Dr Patrick Vroomen, and Dr. Stephan Bakker in our most recent issue.

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/severe-calcineurin-inhibitor-induced-parkinsonism-after-kidney-transplantation

University College Groningen, University of Groningen University of Groningen International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society American Society of Nephrology

A case of debilitating parkinsonism induced by tacrolimus use.

In our September/October issue, Dr Brad Klein and Dr Paul Mathew provide an overview of the Medicare add-on code, whic...
10/23/2024

In our September/October issue, Dr Brad Klein and Dr Paul Mathew provide an overview of the Medicare add-on code, which provides additional financial support for ongoing care for a serious or complex condition.

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/practice-management-billing-coding-whats-the-411-on-g2211

Jefferson Health Brigham and Women's Hospital American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP)

The G2211 add-on code provides additional financial support to providers offering ongoing care related to a serious or complex condition.

Read this article on steps necessary for a clinical diagnosis of by Amy M. Lin, MD, MPH, Caitlin Mulligan, MD, & David...
10/18/2024

Read this article on steps necessary for a clinical diagnosis of by Amy M. Lin, MD, MPH, Caitlin Mulligan, MD, & David G. Coughlin, MD, MTR.

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/clinical-diagnostic-evaluation-of-dystonia

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Physicians (ACP) Dystonia Medical Research Foundation UC San Diego Health - Neurology UC San Diego

A thorough patient history and examination are needed to establish the clinical diagnosis of dystonia; subsequent laboratory, imaging, and genetic testing can assist in identification of etiology and a course of treatment.

In our September/October issue, Kathryn Zuchowski, MD and Veronica Santini, MD, MA, discuss decision-making for the trea...
10/15/2024

In our September/October issue, Kathryn Zuchowski, MD and Veronica Santini, MD, MA, discuss decision-making for the treatment of based on individual factors.

Read "A Choreographed Approach to the Treatment of Chorea":

https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-sept-oct/a-choreographed-approach-to-the-treatment-of-chorea

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Yale Department of Neurology Yale School of Medicine Huntington's Disease Society of America

The treatment approach to chorea benefits from individualized patient considerations and multidisciplinary methodology.

In this month's issue, Dr. Peter McAllister, Dr. Stewart Tepper, & Andrea Echarri-Gonzales provide an overview on the us...
10/09/2024

In this month's issue, Dr. Peter McAllister, Dr. Stewart Tepper, & Andrea Echarri-Gonzales provide an overview on the use of for Tx of and .

An increasing body of research is proving ketamine to be an effective treatment option for migraine and other headache disorders.

Dr. Erin Furr Stimming, Dr. Shayan A. Zadegan, & Dr. Jorge Patino UTHealth Houston discuss the etiologies of and clini...
10/07/2024

Dr. Erin Furr Stimming, Dr. Shayan A. Zadegan, & Dr. Jorge Patino UTHealth Houston discuss the etiologies of and clinical steps for its examination and in our new issue.

Early intervention and continuous support are key to enhancing the quality of life of people with chorea.

The first case of an individual with using the Synchron Inc. brain–computer interface system to access an Amazon.com ...
09/30/2024

The first case of an individual with using the Synchron Inc. brain–computer interface system to access an Amazon.com device reported.
https://practicalneurology.com/news/synchron-reports-the-first-case-of-an-individual-with-als-activating-an-amazon-alexa-device-using-a-brain-computer-interface-system
The ALS Association Endovascular Today

Synchron (Melbourne, Australia) recently announced that a patient in the United States who had received the Synchron brain-computer interface (BC

Treatment with ( ) was associated with benefit for neurologic function at 72 weeks for people with , according to res...
09/28/2024

Treatment with ( ) was associated with benefit for neurologic function at 72 weeks for people with , according to results presented at the .

https://practicalneurology.com/news/investigational-friedreich-ataxia-treatment-improved-neurologic-function-at-72-weeks
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society PTC Therapeutics Muscular Dystrophy Association

People with Friedreich ataxia (FA) treated with vatiquinone (PTC743; PTC Therapeutics, South Plainfield, NJ) showed clinically meaningful and statisti

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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

Addressing the Physician Shortage
Addressing the Physician Shortage

The AAMC estimates a shortage of 21k to 77k medical specialists by 2034. Dr. Paul Mathew pitches some potential solutions to the #PhysicianShortage in his editorial with Dr. Natalie Thom. https://bit.ly/3PDgMVA

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