Authors


Heidi Moawad, MD

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Managing Vestibular Migraine: Optimizing Diagnosis and Treatment

With a differential diagnosis that varies from patient to patient, identifying and treating vestibular migraine continues to challenge even the most experienced clinicians.


Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS

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9 Natural Supplements for Cognitive Impairment

Which vitamins and supplements have shown promise in treating dementia and preventing cognitive decline?


Howard D. Weiss, MD

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Psychosis in Parkinson Disease

A host of neuropsychiatric disorders are intrinsic to Parkinson disease or occur as a complication of the dopaminergic therapies. Here's what to look for.


J. David Spence MD, FRCPC, FAHA

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Taking a New Look at Resistant Atherosclerosis

The notion of “resistant atherosclerosis,” points to possible breakthroughs in research and treatment.


Jackie Morris

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Movies Show Male, Female Brains Differ During Smoking

Men and women smoke for different reasons and activate different parts of the brain while smoking. These findings from “dopamine movies” could have implications for Parkinson disease.


Jacob Taylor, MD, MPH

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Impulse Control Disorder in Parkinson Disease: 3 Questions

Delirium, psychosis, impulse control disorders: these are among the psychiatric problems associated with dopaminergic medications that control PD motor symptoms. Take the quiz.


Jeffrey A. Loeb, MD, PhD

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The Human Epilepsy Project

Dr. Loeb summarizes a global and one-of-a-kind approach of biomarker and drug discovery using systems biology of human brain tissues.


Jill K. Billions, MD

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What Caused Altered Consciousness in This Middle-Aged Woman?

Take a look at these 3 images and see if you can pinpoint the cause of altered consciousness in this woman.


John J. Miller, MD

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Baclofen Overdose: What Neurologists Need to Know

This case serves as a reminder to consider Baclofen overdose in the differential of select patients who present with unresponsiveness and respiratory distress.


John R. Corboy, MD

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Medication Discontinuation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Conversation With John R. Corboy, MD

The pros and cons of discontinuing disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis.


John Torous, MD, MBI

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A Smartphone Approach to Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and Progression

Researchers are using computer adaptive testing to explore and identify aspects of cognitive performance in a series of computerized neuropsychological tests that best correlate with neurocognitive disease states.


Jon Carter

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Neurology Comic: Unaffordable Meds

I love this Rx site. I can look up all the drugs I can't afford.


Jonny Hawkins

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Neurology Comic: Chip Implant

Conversations in the hospital cafeteria.


Julie Bowen

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AAN Releases Guidelines for Tourette Syndrome and Other Chronic Tic Disorders

New guidelines reflect a growing interest in behavioral treatments and neuromodulation.


Karen Appold

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Telemedicine: Benefits and Challenges for Neurologists

Many physicians want it, many patients are asking for it. Here’s a look at the pros and cons-and the case for expanded coverage of telemedicine.


Ketan Rathod

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Case Study: Siblings With Hypotonia in All Limbs

Two young siblings presented to the pediatric department with mental retardation, developmental delay, ataxia, and nystagmus since birth. What's your diagnosis after reviewing the case?


Ketan Rathod, MD

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Case Study: Siblings With Hypotonia in All Limbs

Two young siblings presented to the pediatric department with mental retardation, developmental delay, ataxia, and nystagmus since birth. What's your diagnosis after reviewing the case?


Kyla McKay, BSc, PhD Candidate

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Tips for Enhancing Disease-Modifying Therapy Adherence in Multiple Sclerosis

Adherence is a major concern for clinicians across all disciplines. Even the most effective treatment will not be successful if the patients does not adhere to the prescribed treatment strategy. Inside learn more about the problem and ways to maximize adherence.


Lauren Whetzel Siburkis

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Future of Personal Monitoring Devices for Epilepsy

Researchers discussed external devices that would allow individuals to monitor clinical and subclinical seizure activity in their home environment


Laurie Martin

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7 Neurology Books for Learning and Pleasure

In case you missed the recent publication of these books, they are presented here for your library. Is there a recent book missing from this list you’d like to review, let us know!


Leah Lawrence

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Caloric Vestibular Stimulation Device Prevented Episodic Migraine

This study showed that a novel CVS device provided effective, well-tolerated adjuvant prophylactic therapy for a group of adults with episodic migraine.


Lee Nourse

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Cognitive and Psychiatric Impairment in Parkinson

Can we see changes in the brain that correspond to cognitive difficulties? Research presented at AAN 2016 offers compelling information.


Leo Robert

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Risks of Opioid Use in Migraine Go Beyond Potential Abuse

At the recent American Headache Society meeting, researchers detailed the manifold risks of opioid use in patients with migraine.


M. Arfan Ikram, MD, PhD

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Stroke Risk Tied to Subjective Memory Complaints

Inquiring about memory in older persons during routine clinical examination may identify persons who might be at higher risk for stroke.


M. Denise Daley, MD

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Complex Psychosocial Comorbidities with Epilepsy

Case 1 (of 4): Increasingly disruptive behavior and possible deteriorating cognitive function in a young girl with a previous right hemispherectomy.


Marco Mula, MD, PhD

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The Neglected Diagnosis: Mood Disorders in Patients With Epilepsy

Which came first? Epilepsy or depression? The author sheds light on a complex relationship.


Margaret A. Miklancie, PhD, RN

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Tools to Offer TLC for Hatred of Sound

There is no approved screening tool for misophonia, but a case review can lead to a diagnosis. Several treatment options may aid in symptom management.


Marijke Vroomen Durning

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Multiple Sclerosis Brain Lesions and Taste Deficits

Researchers investigated a possible quantitative measure of taste function that correlated with myelin-related lesions found in MS patients.



Mark J. Fuerst

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Simple Balance Test May Indicate Stroke Risk

The 1-leg standing test is an easy way to determine if a patient has early signs of being at risk for a stroke and cognitive impairment and whether additional evaluation is needed,

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