Neurology & Neurosurgery

Neurology Experts & Viewpoints

Doctor Shopping for Pain Relief Some patients feel it is necessary to visit multiple doctors to obtain adequate pain relief.
Ask the Expert, July 2009
Aspirin or Anticoagulation? Preventing Cerebral Ischemic Events After Carotid Artery Dissection In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts discusses the results of a study comparing the efficacy of aspirin and anticoagulation treatment in patients with dissection involving the carotid artery.
Commentary, July 2009
What Is the Neurologist's Role in Managing Pain? In this video blog, Dr. Charles Argoff discusses how an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of pain gives neurologists particular insights for patient care.
Commentary, June 2009
Physicians Are Talking About: Their Most Memorable Patients Physicians recall memorable patient encounters.
Commentary, June 2009
The Participation of Women in Clinical Trials Women have historically been underrepresented in phase 1 clinical drug trials.
Viewpoint, June 2009
Autism, ADHD, and Medicated Births Could the extensive use of medication during birth be contributing to the recent increase in developmental disorders?
Expert Column, May 2009
Watch Out for This Growing Malpractice Trend How to protect yourself against a growing malpractice trend: Plaintiff attorneys are suing both the individual doctors and the doctor's LLC or PA.
Expert Column, May 2009
Preventing Pregnancy Loss in Patients With Clinical Signs of Arthritis What is the best approach to preventing pregnancy loss in patients with antiphospholipid antibody positivity but no history of clot?
Viewpoint, May 2009
Neuropsychiatry: Past, Present, and Future Descriptions: An Expert Interview With Jonathan Silver, MD What is neuropsychiatry and why is it controversial? One expert outlines conflicting definitions and discusses future directions for the field and its identity.
Expert Interview, May 2009
Your Liability When a Colleague or Partner Acts Strangely What is your liability and recommended course of action when a physician or employee in your practice acts oddly or seems to be impaired?
Expert Column, May 2009

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A debate recently published online in the BMJ cites the risks and benefits of making stimulants such as methylphenidate widely available to healthy people who choose to use them for enhanced cognitive performance. Do you approve or disapprove of stimulants being available to healthy people?

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Doctor Shopping for Pain Relief Some patients feel it is necessary to visit multiple doctors to obtain adequate pain relief.
Ask the Expert, July 2009

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