A 56-year-old man with a history of melanoma and a recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism was referred to the emergency department after complaints of significant fatigue and headache.
Once believed to be rare, spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is currently estimated to occur at a rate of 5/100,000 individuals. The incidence of SIH, a secondary cause of headache resulting from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, has been increasing in recent years as the condition is better recognized in clinical practice. In a 2018 review,1 Kranz…
Understanding Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy An estimated 2.2 million people in the United States have epilepsy, with 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually.1 Patients with epilepsy are at a significantly increased risk of premature mortality2 due to a variety of causes. Patients with epilepsy may sustain traumatic injuries during a seizure event, such as…
Experts have turned their focus toward the potential role of the nervous system in migraine pathophysiology, as it is more likely that migraine is a consequence of dysfunctional neuronal networks rather than the vascular hypothesis alone.
Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) refers to a group of non-Alzheimer’s dementias that cause portions of the frontal and temporal lobes to atrophy, leading to impairments in behavior, personality, language, and movement. FTLD is estimated to cause up to 10% of dementia cases, and it is the most common cause of dementia in individuals younger than…
A woman aged 53 presents with fatigue, tingling in the hands and feet, and muscular pain, particularly in the lower back. Symptoms have been present for 6 months, but have not become worse or better. Upon questioning, the patient admits to feeling a lack of initiative to engage in her typical activities, including moderate exercise.…
With proper management before, during, and after pregnancy, the risk of negative outcomes can be significantly reduced for both the epileptic mother and child.
Nearly 400 healthcare providers responded to the Affordable Care Act Survey between December 2014 and February 2015, answering questions about how their opinion on health reform has changed since it was signed into law in March 2010.View the slideshow to learn more about how clinicians feel the ACA has influenced how they spend their time,…
In 2014, significant research progress has been made towards the treatment and prevention of multiple sclerosis (MS). Among the advancements are new medications that have received FDA approval, treatments that have shown promise in clinical trials, and the identification of several new risk factors. View the slides to read more about some of the most…
The Cleveland Clinic has selected the top 10 medical innovations introduced in 2014 that they predict will have the biggest impact on improving patient care in 2015. The list includes more effective medications, new vaccines, and novel devices that improve upon existing treatment options. View the slideshow to learn more about each of the 10…
Attention-deficit hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral childhood disorders, according to the CDC. American Psychiatric Association data reveal that between 3% and 7% of U.S. school age children have some form of ADHD as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria, and that prevalence has been increasing in…
Nerve damage affects approximately 20 million Americans. There more than 100 different types of nerve damage with a range of different causes including compression, trauma, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, motor neuron diseases, nutritional deficiencies, infections, cancer and drug side effects and toxicities. Learn more about the symptoms of and treatments for neuropathic pain with this slideshow.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disorders that pose social, behavioral and communication challenges that range from mild to severe. The CDC estimates that one in every 110 U.S. children have an ASD and approximately 730,000 people aged 0 to 21 years currently live with the disorder. On average, boys are four-…
