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Alzheimer Disease: Promising Advances Give Patients and Families HopeWilliam Hu, MD, PhD, FAAN, a neurologist at RWJBarnabas Health’s Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, shared new advances to detect and treat Alzheimer disease.
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Insights From the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium on Advancing Genetic TestingA duo of experts discussed the importance of addressing barriers such as provider comfort, access to genetic counselors, and insurance coverage to reduce diagnostic latency and standardize genetic testing for epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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The Economics and Ethics of Inclusive Seating in Aircrafts for Patients with Mobility Devices: Michael Lewis, MAThe director of disability policy at the Muscular Dystrophy Association talked about the future possibility of having an aircraft that accommodates for patients with neuromuscular disorders who use mobility devices. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Long-Term Findings on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID Treatment: Amir Hadanny, MD, PhDThe chief medical research officer and head of research at Aviv Clinics talked about the anticipation of long-term results on a randomized controlled trial assessing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment for long COVID. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Clinical Experience as a Factor in the Inconsistencies of Migraine Care: Anne-Maree Kelly, MDThe director of the Joseph Epstein Center for Emergency Medicine Research discussed whether years of experience causes variation in the way migraine is diagnosed and treated in an emergency department setting. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Importance of Education, Clinical Examination Before Deep Brain Stimulation: Nasrin Esnaashari, CNS, NPC, DNPThe nurse practitioner at the University of Southern California Keck Medical School provided insight on steps before deep brain stimulation and how they can impact outcomes for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Personalized Medicine and Biomarker Innovations in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhDThe professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine discussed the evolving landscape of MS treatment, highlighting the role of personalized medicine and biomarker-driven decision-making. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Top 8 Neurology AppsWith promising names like "5-Minute Neurology Consult" and "Neurosurgery Survival Guide" the mobile applications in this top-pick list provide immediate and encyclopedic access to the nuts, bolts, and nuances of neurologic practice.
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Driving with Cognitive ImpairmentInvestigators questioned whether cognitive tests could predict driving ability in people with Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment.
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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.
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Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAANThe associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders: Issues in Diagnosis and TreatmentNeurologists may be the first or only clinicians to recognize the 5 potentially dangerous neuro-ophthalmologic conditions described in this article.
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Increasing Confusion in a Man With Chronic Alcohol AbuseWhat’s in your differential diagnosis for this cachectic, disheveled patient who can no longer carry on a coherent conversation?
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Case Study: True Headache or Drug-Seeking New Mom?A 20-year-old woman had a Caesarian section at 39 weeks. She had a history of migraine, but this headache was different. Her request for “something really strong” for the pain was cause for concern.
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Epilepsy: Psychological & Behavioral InterventionsThere is a pressing need for effective interventions aimed at enhancing psychological well-being and self-management for epilepsy patients.
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Migraine and Parkinson Disease: New Study Finds a LinkIn this podcast, Ann Scher, PhD, lead author in a recently published study, gives a succinct overview of the details and briefly discusses what the findings may suggest.
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Sleep Characteristics and Cognition in the ElderlyThe HypnoLaus study compared sleep characteristics of individuals older than 65 years of age with and without cognitive impairment.
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Perhaps the Nose Knows: UPSIT and Alzheimer DiseaseDoes smell identification have any predictive value for later Alzheimer disease?
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Anup D. Patel, MD: CBD Increasing Treatment OptionsThe section chief of pediatric neurology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital discussed cannabidiol's potential in the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome space.
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Stroke Risk Tied to Subjective Memory ComplaintsInquiring about memory in older persons during routine clinical examination may identify persons who might be at higher risk for stroke.
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A 3-Step Strategy for Enhancing Migraine Patient Care: Bert B. Vargas, MD, FAHS, FAANThe associate vice president of neuroscience, US Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly talked about the "Think Talk Treat Migraine" program and the 3 vital actions for providers take to improve migraine care for their patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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A Smartphone Approach to Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and ProgressionResearchers 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.
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Readmissions in the Homeless PopulationA large study may bring us closer to identifying interventions that can help the homeless population with neurologic disease.
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Post-coital HeadacheA sudden severe headache with emesis brings a 35-year-old man to the ED. Research on his smart phone has satisfied him that this is a post-coital event and therefore, harmless. He refuses a lumbar puncture.
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Tools to Offer TLC for Hatred of SoundThere is no approved screening tool for misophonia, but a case review can lead to a diagnosis. Several treatment options may aid in symptom management.
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A Smartphone Approach to Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and ProgressionResearchers 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.
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A Smartphone Approach to Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis and ProgressionResearchers 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.
