Neurologic Disorders Resource Center

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Videos

POLL QUESTION

A recent article in Neurology discussed the ethical issues surrounding "neuro-enhancement," offering treatments to healthy people in order to improve brain performance. For example, some parents pressure doctors to prescribe ADHD treatments for their kids in order to improve their test-taking ability.


Clinical Charts

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Patient Information Fact Sheets

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Industry Supported Education

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News

Racial Differences Seen in Use of Pediatric Specialty Care in Autism

There are considerable racial and ethnic differences in the use of specialty care and procedures among children diagnosed with autism.

Mutations in COQ2 Linked to Multiple-System Atrophy

Functionally impaired variants in the COQ2 gene, which encodes the enzyme parahydroxybenzoate-polyprenyl transferase, have been identified in multiplex families with multiple-system atrophy and in patients with sporadic disease.

Namenda XR Available for Alzheimer's Dementia

Forest announced the launch of Namenda XR, the once-daily version of Namenda, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's dementia.

Restless Leg Syndrome Linked to Higher Mortality in Men

Men with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have a significantly increased risk of mortality, independent of other known risk factors.

Features

Avoiding Common HIPAA Compliance Oversights

Compliance gurus bet there are at least a few things physicians are not doing to comply with HIPAA.

Digital Dilemma: How to Stay Professional Online

Social media, email, and other communication technologies have created great opportunities for clinicians to communicate with patients. But being social must be balanced with medical professionalism. MPR investigates.

8 Strategies for Your Patients to Better Manage Stress

Despite the commonness and destructive sequelae of stress, Americans are not receiving adequate stress management guidance from their health care providers, according to a recent study.

To Reduce Waste in System, AAN Says 'Choose Wisely'

As Yoda might say, "Wisely, you must choose." The American Academy of Neurology agrees. As part of an industry effort to reduce wasteful practices that contribute to healthcare costs, the AAN published its recommendations, code-named "Choose Wisely."

75 Ways to Transform Your Memory from Amnesic to Elephantic

Many people expect increasing memory loss as they age, but this memory loss can be reduced or stalled with some simple memorization techniques, physical exercise, and a reduction of stress. Here are 75 tips that can help you go from amnesic to elephantic within a few short weeks.

Featured courses from mycme

Meeting Diagnostic Challenges in Alzheimers Disease A 59YearOld Woman Exhibiting Recent Memory Impairment at Work and Home External web site

In this case, a woman who has exhibited some concerning cognitive lapses in her professional and family life undergoes evaluation to identify the probable pathology underlying these developments.

0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

New Drug Review from MPR May 2013 External web site

This activity will allow these healthcare professionals to make the most up-to-date—and most appropriate—therapeutic decisions for their patients.

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM

Evaluation and treatment of acute cerebral ischemia External web site

From the February 2013 issue of The Clinical Advisor: Evaluation and treatment of acute cerebral ischemia. To ensure that therapeutic interventions begin in time, providers must be able to recognize the clinical presentation of an acute ischemic stroke.

0.50 AAPA Category I CME Credit
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