Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Patients can be asymptomatic or symptomatic with severity determined by age and comorbid conditions. Common early symptoms are fever, cough, dyspnea, myalgia, headache, and diarrhea. In addition to respiratory complications, other systems involved include…
Background and ObjectivesOcclusion of the artery of Percheron (AOP) produces bilateral thalamic infarction classically leading to deficits of arousal. This nonspecific presentation complicates the diagnosis…
A peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal for the practicing neurologist
Background and ObjectivesPrevious research has been limited in the comprehensive study of associations between the use of individual antiseizure medications (ASMs) in pregnancy and specific…
Purpose of ReviewLack of consistent data and guidance have led to variations between clinicians in the management of pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis (MS).…
A peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal for the practicing neurologist
Background and ObjectivesStructural brain MRI and blood-based phosphorylated tau (p-tau) measures are among the least invasive and least expensive Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers to date.…
Background and ObjectivesClonic seizures are currently defined as repetitive and rhythmic myoclonic contractions of a specific body part, producing twitching movements at a frequency of…
Background and ObjectivesAmong health care providers (HCPs), neurologists have one of the highest rates of burnout in the United States, compromising the quality and accessibility…
Background and ObjectiveSpontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) from CSF leak commonly produces headache. It also may produce sagging brain syndrome (SBS), often with neurocognitive symptoms indistinguishable…
BackgroundImmune-mediated peripheral nervous system (PNS) disorders pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, necessitating collaborative, patient-centered care. Limited access to specialized centers leads to delayed diagnosis and…
