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Myasthenia Gravis: Infusion Choices
Myasthenia gravis: the “tired muscle” problem that’s often misread If you’ve been told it’s “stress,” “just aging,” or “in your [...]
Nerve Conduction Study / EMG Prep
NCS/EMG prep — do this, avoid that Scheduled for NCS/EMG? Please prep like this. Small details make the test faster, [...]
What NOT To Do at Your Neurology Appointment
What NOT to do (common mistakes we see) Neurology visits are time-limited. Avoiding these mistakes helps us focus on diagnosis [...]
CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)
CIDP: when “neuropathy” is treatable — and delay costs function Not all neuropathy behaves the same. Some forms are immune-mediated, [...]
The 3 Types of Dizziness
Dizziness: 3 types (and why the details matter) “Dizzy” can mean very different things — and the type helps narrow [...]
Headache Red Flags
Headache red flags: when not to “wait it out” Most headaches aren’t dangerous. But some should be checked urgently. ✔️ [...]
- Bilateral Pallidothalamic Tractotomy Using Ultrasound: An Option for Parkinson’s Disease? September 11, 2026Congratulation Dr. Okun! Dr. Michael Okun has published a new article, “Bilateral Pallidothalamic Tractotomy Using Ultrasound: An Option for Parkinson’s Disease?,” in the July issue of New England Journal of Medicine Clinician. In this insightful article, Dr. Okun explores the emerging role of bilateral pallidothalamic tractotomy using focused ultrasound as a potential treatment option for…
- When a Dementia Diagnosis Is Delivered Without Care September 9, 2026Experts outline steps for clearer, kinder conversations and practical help for patients “Delivering bad news is definitely a skill that doctors can develop,” says Dr. Melissa Armstrong, a professor of neurology at the University of Florida. She is coauthor of a 2023 paper on best practices for communicating a dementia diagnosis. “People definitely have received this news…
- More than Alzheimer’s: AI maps the added burden of Lewy body pathology September 7, 2026One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effective if another is also present. Now, University of…
- A Narrative Review of the Psychiatric Aspects of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders: a Role for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrists September 4, 2026Neurology News! Congratulations to Drs. Dimitry S. Davydow, Jennifer L. Purks, Joshua K. Wong, Michael S. Okun, Dawn M. Schiehser, Dawn Bowers, and Kelly D. Foote on the publication of “A Narrative Review of the Psychiatric Aspects of Deep-Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders,” which appears in the June edition of Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. ABSTRACT Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neuromodulatory intervention…
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