Fibromyalgia: A Peripheral Pain Disorder?
New research suggests that fibromyalgia is primarily a peripheral nerve disorder that causes central nervous system sensitization.
All articles by Chris Illiades, MD
Exploring the Role of GCH1 in Parkinson’s Disease
The role of GCH1 mutations in Parkinson’s disease is complicated by the mutation’s seemingly exclusive role in dopa-responsive dystonia.
The Evolution of Care and Cost in Teleneurology
The role of teleneurology can grow far beyond critical stroke care, but only if medical liabilities and insurance steps out of the way.
Carving Out an Identity for Vestibular Migraine
Vestibular migraine may have finally won its own diagnostic criteria, but the condition is still shrouded in uncertainties.
Controversies in Blood Pressure Management During Stroke
With no established guidelines, much of the decisions for management of hypertension during stroke are based on clinician experience.
Vitamin D as a Neuroprotective Agent for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Vitamin D deficiency is known to contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, however its connection to ALS is not yet well understood.
Advancing Applications of Closed-Loop Neurostimulation
Closed-loop neurostimulation technology is being investigated for movement disorders, headache, and even some neuropsychiatric disorders.
Recognizing and Addressing Antiepileptic Drug Side Effects
A personalized approach to treating epileptic seizures ensures a balance of effectiveness and tolerability for each patient.
Unraveling the Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
While new technology is making it more accessible, the clinical applications of genome sequencing are still being explored.
Motion-Sensing Technology to Monitor Parkinson’s Disease
Motion-sensing technology provides a lot of data, but researchers still aren’t sure if it’s clinically useful.
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