Neurology Clinical Pearls
By Vincent Lau
Neurology Clinical PearlsMar 15, 2022
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CNS Lymphoma
Presenting symptoms, neuroimaging and other diagnostic tools, initial management, monitoring for and management of relapse
Dr. Shama Farooq interviewed by Lucas Horta
Intracranial Aneurysm Management (Part 2 of 2)
Management of ruptured aneurysms, approach to outpatient follow-up, counseling for patients and family members
Dr. Thanh Nguyen interviewed by Dave Ho
Intracranial Aneurysm Management (Part 1 of 2)
Characterization of unruptured aneurysms, initial assessment, and elective endovascular procedures
Dr. Thanh Nguyen interviewed by Dave Ho
Neurosarcoidosis (Part 2 of 2)
Diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis including cerebrospinal fluid findings and neuroimaging, overview of treatment options
Dr. Sergi Martinez-Ramirez interviewed by Lucas Horta
Neurosarcoidosis (Part 1 of 2)
Clinical manifestations of neurosarcoidosis including leptomeningeal disease, cranial nerve abnormalities, and spinal cord disease
Dr. Sergi Martinez-Ramirez interviewed by Lucas Horta
Neurological Manifestations of Amyloidosis (Part 2 of 2)
Treatment options for amyloidosis, role of neurologist in multidisciplinary center, workflow in an Amyloidosis Center
Drs. Michelle Kaku and K. H. Vincent Lau interviewed by Dave Ho
Neurological Manifestations of Amyloidosis (Part 1 of 2)
Definition of amyloidosis, common neurological manifestations, symptom clusters to trigger testing for amyloidosis, methods of diagnosis
Drs. Michelle Kaku and K. H. Vincent Lau interviewed by Dave Ho
Epilepsy in Women (Part 2 of 2)
Epilepsy and pregnancy, epilepsy and menupause
Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj interviewed by Lucas Horta
Epilepsy in Women (Part 1 of 2)
Catamenial epilepsy, antiseizure medication management in settings of contraceptive use and pregnancy
Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj interviewed by Lucas Horta
Post-traumatic Brain Injury
Definition of traumatic brain injury (TBI); general approach in clinic; management of post-TBI headaches, epilepsy, and impaired wakefulness; prognostication
Dr. Courtney Takahashi interviewed by Lucas Horta
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosis of autism, common features, differential diagnosis, early interventions
Dr. Jessica Chao interviewed by Dave Ho
Neurocysticercosis
Neurocysticercosis - pathogenesis, risk factors, intraparenchymal versus extraparenchymal cysts, and general treatment principles
Dr. Pria Anand interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Sourced (ESUS)
Definition of ESUS, recommended workup, recent trials, general management
Dr. David Greer interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Atypical Peripheral Neuropathy
Categories of atypical peripheral neuropathies and antibody testing
Dr. Ariel Marks interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho
Typical Peripheral Neuropathy
Definition of peripheral neuropathy, basic pathophysiology, initial workup, and treatment options
Dr. Ariel Marks interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho
Diagnosis of ALS (Part 2 of 2)
Electromyography findings, diagnostic criteria, workup for fasciculations
Dr. K. H. Vincent Lau interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Diagnosis of ALS (Part 1 of 2)
Evolving definition of ALS, patterns of presentation, examination findings
Dr. K. H. Vincent Lau interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism (Part 2 of 2)
Specifics of Parkinson's plus syndromes, pitfalls in diagnosis of parkinsonism
Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism (Part 1 of 2)
Motor and non-motor symptoms, levodopa trials, neuroimaging for diagnosis
Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Myasthenia Gravis: Management
Pyridostigmine, steroids, steroid-sparing immunosuppressants, thymectomies, and COVID-19 vaccines in patients with myasthenia gravis
Dr. Michelle Kaku interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho
Myasthenia Gravis: Diagnosis
Elements of history, bedside exam maneuvers, sensitivity and specificity of tests for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
Dr. Michelle Kaku interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho
Approach to Tremor (Part 2 of 2)
Enhanced physiologic tremor, rest tremor (and relationship with a parkinsonism syndrome), dystonic tremor, functional tremor
Dr. Katelyn Bird interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Approach to Tremor (Part 1 of 2)
General approach to tremor (history, exam, diagnostics), essential tremor and ET+
Dr. Katelyn Bird interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Approach to Low Back Pain
Red flag signs and symptoms, causes of low back pain, indications for interventional pain therapies
Dr. Michael Perloff interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho
Approach to Clinically Isolated Syndrome
The relationship between CIS and multiple sclerosis, McDonald Criteria, roles of oligoclonal bands and optic neuritis in risk stratification, and potential early treatment
Dr. Pria Anand interviewed by Dr. Lucas Horta
Updates on Migraine Management
Triptans, CGRP inhibitors, Botulinum toxin injections, and when to refer to a headache specialist
Dr. Shuhan Zhu interviewed by Dr. Dave Ho