Living With Periodic Paralysis: An Interview With Jacob Levitt, MD
Neurology Advisor spoke with Jacob Levitt, MD, for his unique medical and patient perspectives on PP.
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Approaches for Better Diagnosis of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Pediatric MS is predominantly inflammatory in nature, with a presentation that is similar to a number of other conditions.
Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis: Effects on DMTs, the Treatment Team, and More
Having a higher burden of comorbidities is associated with greater disability progression and lower QoL, as well as increased healthcare utilization and mortality.
Persistent Poststroke Headache: Finding Its Place in Stroke Aftercare
The continued observation of this delayed headache syndrome may point to a different pathophysiology from tension-type headache or acute poststroke headache.
Managing Complications of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy
Facilities with strict protocols to prevent problems have been able to report significantly lower complication rates.
Gender and Multiple Sclerosis: How It Influences Prognosis and Future Treatment
A rapid increase in the female-to-male ratio of MS incidence has been observed through several population studies.
OnabotulinumtoxinA for Post-Stroke Spasticity: Treatment Strategies and Limitations
The main constraint to botulinum toxin use for spasticity is dosage limitation.
Identifying Intracranial Hypertension in Children: Added Challenges
Pediatric neurologist Lalitha Sivaswamy, MD, discusses challenges in diagnosing primary intracranial hypertension in pediatric patients.
Tumor-Related Headache: Path to Diagnosis, Treatment Isn’t Always Obvious
Headaches are a common occurrence in the general population and are often present in patients with an underlying brain tumor, although it is not yet clear to what degree they are related.
Addressing Rare Headache Disorders: Acute Confusional Migraine
Acute confusional migraine has not been specifically studied and many clinicians remain unaware of the condition, which may result in underestimation of the prevalence.
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