Neurology

Don't let my mom read this

Joe Kopcha July 06, 2010

A young athletes death draws attention to a serious injury that may be more prevalent than anyone thought.
 

Rifaximin may improve remission 
and reduce hospitalization 
for hepatic encephalopathy

June 01, 2010

Hepatic encephalopathy is a common complication of liver cirrhosis.
 

New drug options for dementia and Parkinson's disease

Deborah Downey, CNRN, CNS, ANP May 01, 2010

A thorough understanding of the therapies available to patients with dementia or Parkinson's disease is essential to improving outcomes.
 

New onset of lower extremity weakness 
after a viral illness

Renee Wenzlaff, DNP March 01, 2010

Upper respiratory infection triggers complications in a healthy college student.
 

Concussions: Don't let the name fool you

March 01, 2010

In children, the concussion label is strongly predictive of earlier discharge from the hospital and return to school.
 

Bell's palsy

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH, and Cynthia Brown, MD January 29, 2010

The most up-to-date evidence on Bell's palsy
 

Restless legs syndrome is too often ignored

Jay E. Selman, MD January 20, 2010

It's surprisingly common, yet both patients and clinicians tend to think there's little that can be done. That used to be true — but not anymore.
 

Memory lapse and sleep disturbance in a depressed alcoholic

Michele D. Tinge, MPAS, PA-C January 04, 2010

Seeking neurologic treatment for fatigue and headaches, the patient's poor liver function pointed in another direction.
 

Epileptic seizures in older adult patients

By Ann Schmidt Luggen, PhD, GNP April 30, 2009

The conclusion of this two-part report looks into the management and therapeutic options available to clinicians treating this population.
 

Epilepsy in the elderly

Ann Schmidt Luggen, PhD, GNP March 27, 2009

Seizures in the elderly often mimic other conditions, such as transient ischemic attack or dementia. Don't be fooled into a misdiagnosis.
 

Tardive dyskinesia

Russel Kirkby, MD, and Cynthia B. Brown, MD March 06, 2009

The most recent findings on tardive dyskinesia
 

A man's temporary vision loss leads to an unexpected diagnosis

Marilyn Myers, CNP March 02, 2009

With no past medical history of note, the sudden onset of his condition necessitated a trip to the emergency department.
 

Adjunctive treatment for severe epilepsy

February 18, 2009

Rufinamide is for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
 

New pain drug approved

November 25, 2008

 

Progressive symptoms with family ties

Samuel N. Grief, MD November 11, 2008

Hoarseness and slowed ocular movements were the first signs in a yearlong hunt for a diagnosis.
 

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