An 82-year-old woman is seen for follow-up evaluation of Alzheimer disease. Since her last visit 12 weeks ago, she has been taking…
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You’ve probably seen it on the news – a rare, polio-like illness is causing cases of paralysis in children. Here’s the latest…
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Lewy body dementia and a farewell to a physician’s father
by Janice Boughton MD November 20, 2018When I finished my training, I was taught that the vast majority of dementia was Alzheimer’s disease, with occasional cases of multi-infarct…
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“He’s having a senior moment.” That dismissive phrase seems harmless, but, in reality, it leads to devastating, debilitating disease. I firmly believe…
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There is a man. He is in my house. I don’t know where he came from. But he just came into my…
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The Underestimated Cerebellum Gains New Respect From Brain Scientists
by Jon Hamilton October 25, 2018Enlarge this image The cerebellum, a brain structure humans share with fish and lizards, appears to control the quality of many functions…
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Teleneurology is the new and vastly expanding practice of neurology involving the use of technology and/or video chat to improve access to…
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CDC Investigates Cases Of Rare Neurological ‘Mystery Illness’ In Kids
by Allison Aubrey October 16, 2018Enlarge this image “I am frustrated that despite all of our efforts, we haven’t been able to identify the cause of this…