Neurologic Disorders Resource Center

Click on the subcategory below to find drug monographs for that particular area.

FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS

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

Make prescribing decisions with our comparative charts and treatment algorithms.

Patient Information Fact Sheets

Download or print easy-to-read disease leaflets for your patients.

Industry Supported Education

Get valuable insight on select drug products and medically-relevant topics, courtesy of the pharmaceutical industry.

News

Depression Doubles Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women

In middle-aged women, depression is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, even after adjustment for lifestyle and physiological variables.

Traumatic Brain Injuries May Up Suicide Risk in U.S. Troops

Military personnel with multiple traumatic brain injuries may be at increased risk for suicide.

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Older individuals with nonmelanoma skin cancer seem to have a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Social Considerations Not Accounted for in DSM-5

Social and population variations in mental diagnosis are not accounted for in the newly revised fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Features

Online Medical Professionalism: New Guidelines

Social media, email, and other communication technologies have created great opportunities for physicians 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.

Treating Multiple Sclerosis: Oral Therapy Comes of Age

The advent of oral therapy now gives multiple sclerosis patients more options besides injections, which were the mainstay treatment. Currently only three oral treatments have been approved: Aubagio, Gilenya, and Tecfidera. We look at each in detail.

Featured courses from mycme