Differential Diagnosis: Tic Disorders vs Myoclonic Epilepsy
Myoclonic seizures may be easily mistaken for a possible tic disorder if the proper patient monitoring is not conducted during diagnosis.
All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Guidelines for Transition From Pediatric to Adult Neurology Care
It’s important for pediatric neurologists to spend time preparing the patient for the transition to adult care.
When It’s Not Alzheimer’s: The Differential Diagnosis of Dementia With Lewy Bodies
According to a 2010 report based on a survey of caregivers of people with DLB, 78% of cases were initially misdiagnosed.
PET Imaging Useful for Identifying Alzheimer’s Disease Stage
Findings suggest that interactions between beta-amyloid and tau lead to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s.
Combined Severity Score Better Predicts Mortality in Status Epilepticus
The mSTESS predicted mortality at a rate of 80.1%.
Pregabalin Linked to Neuropathic Pain Relief in Spinal Cord Injury
Pain relief was linked to significant improvements in sleep, among other factors.
Risk of Chronic Opioid Use After Common Surgeries
A restricted number of surgical procedures are not associated with increased incidence of chronic opioid use.
Managing the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Epilepsy
Medication, plus a relatively sedentary lifestyle, places people with epilepsy at great risk of metabolic syndrome and its various complications.
CSF Biomarkers Aid in Psychiatric, Cognitive Disorders Differential Diagnosis
This is the first study to examine the role of CSF biomarkers in the diagnosis of patients with cognitive symptoms and psychiatric disorders in routine daily clinical practice.
Consensus Guidelines for the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis
The guidelines are the result of a consensus of an international task force of MG experts.
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