Heidi Moawad, MD

What are beneficial alternatives for patients who have refractory essential tremor? Four studies provide insight into the outcomes of high-intensity focused ultrasound.

A number of tools that clinicians can use to better understand their patients’ sleep quantity and quality.

A middle-aged man explains that his seizures occur almost daily, and he suggests that either diazepam or the recently approved cannabis (CBD) medication would help control them.

An increased risk of this condition in patients with migraine headaches has recently been recognized.

A 32-year-old woman presents with common symptoms that made up a rare diagnosis never seen by the neurologist in a decades-long career.

The need to nap for long stretches may be a reflection of an underlying health problem.

Could 20 years of treatment for migraine have prompted a spontaneous absence of speech after this patient stopped taking her medication?

People of all ages occasionally report recurrent dreams, and there is an established association between negative dreams and daytime anxiety.

Brain injury and stroke studies have revealed that jealousy is indeed "in your head”-specifically in the left part of the cerebral cortex.

Early diagnosis of PD and the initiation of neuroprotective treatment may alter the disease course, improving the quality of life for patients.

Findings indicate that some CAM therapies may have a promising future in the management of Parkinson disease.

Stem cell transplantation for treatment of Parkinson disease is complex and requires both surgery and acquisition of stem cells. What does the future hold?

In addition to the most up-to-date management approaches to tremors and other issues related to Parkinson disease, the conference will cover a vast array of other offerings. Neurology Times will provide daily updates for those attending in person or remotely. Get your quick intro here.

A 67-year-old woman comes to the urgent care because she fell in the shower three days ago. She insists that she doesn’t have any symptoms and she says her fall resulted from a slip on soap.

To err is human; to forgive, divine. Or is it? Research on the brain’s structural anatomy and activity provide insight into the science of forgiveness.

A 64-year-old man, who has been a smoker for 40 years, presents at urgent care with dizziness, persistent hiccups, and dizziness. What's your diagnosis?

Creativity, a human ability that provides artistic, organizational, and scientific innovation, moves the world forward. Do drugs that alter perception help or hinder that process?

A 33-year-old woman has been experiencing recurrent episodes of nausea, headaches, and dizziness for the past 8 months. She has come to the emergency department because she is concerned about her current episode, which is slightly different from her previous ones.

Three studies explore how weather-related changes in migraine symptoms relate to atmospheric pressure, relative air humidity, and ambient temperature.

Seasickness can be difficult to manage once symptoms begin. However, there are some physiological characteristics to help patients manage symptoms.

Paramedics were called to a campus party after a 911 call was placed with a report that a 19-year-old male suddenly “passed out.”

A 36-year-old male presents with new-onset tremors of the hands. He is a project manager at a small company, and he is increasingly self-conscious about his condition that is getting worse at his high-stress job.

A 20-year-old female presents with headache symptoms that, upon fundoscopic examination, potentially point to a medical emergency.

Neurological findings tell us why decision-making functions of the brain can be altered based on certain life experiences.

Given that suicide is increasing as a public health concern, better identification of warning signs could assist in directing preventative strategies to the right people.

Mode of delivery, mechanism of action, and efficacy of a novel treatment are discussed in this research update.

Because of the increased incidence of stroke that is sometimes observed with HRT, neurologists are often asked to consult with prescribing physicians to assess stroke risk.

New treatments for MG may have a more direct effect on the action of acetylcholine on the neuromuscular junction than steroids, IVIG, and plasmaphoresis.

Watching events unfold when humans are subject to public embarrassment can lead to vicarious feelings-and change activity in the brain.

Ondine’s curse has long been recognized as a congenital disorder and can also develop later in life as a result of damage to the lower lateral medulla. There are only a few cases-about 200 to 500 worldwide-each year.