Multiple sclerosis Tecfidera protocol and monitoring
Dimethyl fumarate, initially dosed at 120 mg twice daily and then increased to 240 mg, may...
Multiple sclerosis Tysabri protocol and monitoring
Natalizumab, given as a 300 mg IV infusion every four weeks, can cause infusion reactions,...
Multiple sclerosis Bladder and Bowel issues
In MS, neurogenic bladder dysfunction causes urinary frequency and urgency, often worsened...
Multiple sclerosis Cognition and Ambulation issues
Cognitive impairment in MS, manifesting as inattention and memory issues, is managed with...
Multiple sclerosis Spasticity and Pain
Spasticity in MS, manifesting as resistance to movement or involuntary jerks, is managed w...
PML and JCV titers
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), caused by John Cunningham virus reactiva...
Neuromyelitis Optica
NMOSD, distinct from MS, is marked by AQP4 antibodies causing optic neuritis and myelitis....
Acute Transverse Myelitis
Acute Transverse Myelitis, causing spinal cord inflammation, is treated with high-dose int...
Chronic Relapsing Inflammatory Optic Neuropathy
Chronic Relapsing Inflammatory Optic Neuropathy (CRION) is a rare autoimmune optic neuriti...
Antimyelin Oligodendrocyle Glycoprotein Demyelination
MOG antibody-related disorders, linked to demyelinating conditions like ADEM and NMOSD, ar...
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia, a result of long-term anti-dopaminergic medication use, is treated by...
Dyskinesias
Dyskinesias include acute dyskinesia from dopamine blockers in Parkinson's, tardive dyskin...
Dopa Responsive Dystonia
Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD), resembling juvenile Parkinson's, is effectively treated wi...
Dystonia new
Dystonia is an extrapyramidal disorder characterized by repetitive muscle contractions lea...
Essential Tremor
Essential Tremor (ET) is a common cause of action tremor. Mild cases may not require treat...
Chorea
Chorea is a hyperkinetic movement disorder with various causes. Treatment depends on the u...
Hemichorea
Hemichorea is characterized by one-sided involuntary movements and can result from various...
Tic Disorders
Tics, common in Tourette syndrome (TS), are managed with education, behavioral therapy (HR...
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening condition associated with antip...
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome, potentially life-threatening, results from excess serotonergic activit...
Parkinsons disease Basic Management
Parkinson's disease treatment involves non-pharmacological approaches like exercise, occup...
Parkinsons disease Recurrent Off periods
Effective treatments for reducing "off" periods in Parkinson's disease include carbidopa/l...
Parkinsons disease Peak dose Dyskinesia
Dyskinesia, often due to excessive dopamine stimulation, occurs after levodopa intake. Tre...
Parkinsons disease Wearing off Phenomena
Long-term levodopa use in Parkinson's disease can result in "wearing off" motor fluctuatio...
Parkinsons disease Diphasic Dyskinesia
Diphasic dyskinesia, characterized by two peaks of dyskinesia after levodopa doses, can be...
Parkinsons disease Akinetic attacks
Acute akinesia is a sudden worsening of Parkinson's disease characterized by immobility la...
Parkinson disease Cognitive impairment
Cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease can manifest as executive dysfunction, visuosp...
Parkinsons disease Psychiatric issues
Psychiatric and behavioral disorders in Parkinson's disease may include visual hallucinati...
Parkinsons disease Dysautonomia
Autonomic neuropathy in Parkinson's disease can manifest with symptoms like constipation,...