A General Neurologist's Practical Diagnostic Algorithm for Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders - Part 1

Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander discuss the big-picture takeaways for clinicians in the context of managing small-fiber neuropathy. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200286

Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Jaclyn M. Martindale discuss the differences in gender representation among leadership positions and award recipients within the Child Neurology Society. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209746

In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Gwen Zeigler discuss cerebrovascular risk and management in transgender and gender-diverse patients.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200332  

In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Gwen Zeigler discuss the crucial aspects about managing headaches in transgender and gender-diverse patients. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200332 

In part two of this two-part series, Drs. Jeff Ratliff, Michiko K. Bruno, and Lawrence Golbe discuss essential advice for general neurologists who suspect a patient might have an atypical disorder. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/full/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200345 

In part one of this two-part series, Drs. Jeff Ratliff, Michiko K. Bruno, and Lawrence Golbe discuss practical tips for recognizing when a patient’s response to levodopa may indicate the need for an alternate diagnosis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/full/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200345 

Drs. Gordon Smith, Shahar Shelly, and Teerin Liewluck discuss the correlation between CMAP duration and myosin loss and their effect on mortality by comparing between patients with CIM with and without myosin loss.  Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209496 

Dr. Irfan Sheikh explores a newly released NeuroByte episode, providing an insightful overview of how AI technologies, including ambient intelligence, can streamline documentation processes and enhance the efficiency of clinical practices. Show references: https://learning.aan.com/courses/74256

In the second installment of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Messoud Ashina discuss the results of the phase two study on monoclonal antibody to PACAP for migraine prevention.  Show reference: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2314577  

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Depression During Intern Year Increases Risk for Persistent MD Depression: What Can Training Programs Do to Intervene?" by Gina Shaw, available in the September 5th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09050/large_study_finds_covid_vaccination_does_not.3.aspx