Search results for "Neurology"
Devil can be in the details for DME requests
This issue covers topics including requests for durable medical equipment (DME), screening for stages 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease, and diagnosis of meningitis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2014
Expert offers advice on moving fast and mastering meningitis
The traditional 3 symptoms of bacterial meningitis are well known: fever, headache, and neck stiffness. But altered mental status should be on that list, too.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/meningitis.htm
1 Jul 2014
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACP Internist Fulfilling Medicare patients’ requests for ...
Our Conference Coverage section in this issue is from Digestive Disease Week 2014and the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting, held this spring in Chicagoand Philadelphia, respectively. ... to help improve timelystroke care. And on page 13, a neurology expert offers advice on accurately diagnosingand treating meningitis, including tips on how to tell viral and bacterial cases apart.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/acpi-201407-puzzle_t1.pdf
23 Jun 2014
CONFERENCE COVERAGE July/August 2014 ACP Internist 13 When you ...
We feel the same way about the timeto antimicrobial agents,” said Karen Roos,MD, who is the John and Nancy NelsonProfessor of Neurology at IndianaUniversity in Indianapolis. ... Time toantimicrobial agents should be 30 minutesor less.”. Dr. Roos offered advice on speedingand improving diagnosis and treatment ofmeningitis during the American Academyof Neurology’s annual meeting, held inPhiladelphia in April.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/07/acpi-201407-puzzle_t2.pdf
23 Jun 2014
Alzheimer's patients prepare, enlighten future physicians
A mentoring program pairs Alzheimer's patients with medical students to heighten students' awareness of the skills and strengths of Alzheimer's patients and familiarize them with related care and communication issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/alzheimers.htm
1 May 2014
Medical marijuana may help relieve some multiple sclerosis symptoms but has several safety concerns
Certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but they do not appear to be helpful in treating drug-induced movements in Parkinson's disease, a review by the American Academy of Neurology found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/1.htm
29 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of painful muscle spasms and twisting movements
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of painful muscle spasms and twisting movements in the neck and trunk. She says that her neck feels as if it is being pulled backward. She also reports general restlessness and an inability to keep still. Her medical history is notable for asthma, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and gastroparesis with reflux. The patient has no family history of neuropsychiatric disorders or liver disease. Medications are albuterol, insulin, omeprazole, and metoclopramide. Following findings from a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/3.htm
18 Mar 2014
Guideline update issued on prevention of stroke in nonvalvular afib
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline update on preventing stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/04/5.htm
4 Mar 2014
Vitamin D status associated with multiple sclerosis activity, progression
Higher vitamin D levels appear to be associated with reduced disease activity and a slower rate of disease progression in multiple sclerosis patients treated with interferon beta-1b, according to a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/28/4.htm
28 Jan 2014
Herpes zoster may be an independent risk factor for vascular disease
Herpes zoster was an independent risk factor for vascular disease, particularly in subjects affected before age 40, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2014