Exenatide, a GLP-1 agonist, has been shown to protect neurons. The authors of two small studies of this agent's effects on motor function in Parkinson disease discuss the evidence here.
The authors present illustrative fictional accounts of patients with medical problems with co-occurring epilepsy.
The authors present illustrative fictional accounts of patients with medical problems with co-occurring epilepsy.
Two young siblings presented to the pediatric department with mental retardation, developmental delay, ataxia, and nystagmus since birth. What's your diagnosis after reviewing the case?
It is often unclear which treatments are most appropriate for the constellation of concussion symptoms. Thus, evidence-based education as well as treatment and management options to facilitate recovery are required.
This article provides some straightforward nutritional recommendations that neurologists can share with their patients.
While it is premature to conclude that changes in intestinal microbes influence the genesis or progression of PD, preliminary evidence indicates that they may be associated with inflammation in the intestinal wall.
Neurology on the front lines engages patients and their families in a shared decision-making process regarding goals of care.
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare but aggressive malignancy that accounts for approximately 3% of all primary CNS cancer. New studies have changed the landscape of PCNSL treatment paradigms and expectations for outcome.
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare but aggressive malignancy that accounts for approximately 3% of all primary CNS cancer. New studies have changed the landscape of PCNSL treatment paradigms and expectations for outcome.
Given the severity and treatment resistance of menstrual migraine, clinicians should watch for the signs and symptoms discussed in this case.
Given the severity and treatment resistance of menstrual migraine, clinicians should watch for the signs and symptoms discussed in this case.
The authors distinguish between the clinical entities of meningitis, encephalitis, and encephalopathy.
The autoimmune neurology program director at the University of Colorado highlighted the potential of CAR T-cell therapy for treating autoimmune neurologic diseases like progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
For the past year, a patient lived in such utter fear of her symptoms that she became housebound.
Which brain regions are potential deep brain stimulation targets for neurological disorders with memory impairment? Take the quiz and learn more.
The pandemic's impact stretches across all aspects of life, and has particularly concerning effects on the sleep of those working on the frontlines providing care of patients.
The highest level of comprehensive care targets youths with epilepsy who have known comorbid psychiatric, developmental, and cognitive disorders and/or a history of nonadherence to seizure medication.
The highest level of comprehensive care targets youths with epilepsy who have known comorbid psychiatric, developmental, and cognitive disorders and/or a history of nonadherence to seizure medication.
A 71-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with subacute headaches and altered behavior that was initially attributed to emotional distress. What did the tests show?
A 71-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with subacute headaches and altered behavior that was initially attributed to emotional distress. What did the tests show?
The associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed exploring promising opportunities in other phases outside of the acute phase of ischemic stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A summary of current treatment guidelines, application, and emerging developments in the area of spontaneous nontraumatic ICH.
A summary of current treatment guidelines, application, and emerging developments in the area of spontaneous nontraumatic ICH.
On the challenges of treating progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in MS patients.
On the challenges of treating progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in MS patients.
Differential diagnosis and treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and stroke-like syndrome.
Differential diagnosis and treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and stroke-like syndrome.
Recognizing the need for objective markers of brain injury, researchers have dedicated extensive efforts to developing concussion biomarkers.
The cofounder and chief science officer of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation highlighted the critical role of collaboration and innovative diagnostics for advancing Alzheimer disease care. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]