Neurology
Best Practices
The VA/DoD Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium: An Overview at Year 1
This federally funded program identifies gaps in research and provides support services for scientific, clinical, and translational research...
Government and Regulations
Sharing Alzheimer Research, Faster
Through the Accelerating Medicines Partnership's Big Data portal, drug discovery experts will apply cutting-edge analytical approaches to...
Best Practices
Development of a Multidisciplinary Stroke Program
Several gaps and no formal system existed for coordinating stroke-related care at the Durham VAMC until a team of dedicated health care providers...
Pharmacology
Oxaliplatin-Induced Lhermitte Sign
Government and Regulations
Bioengineered Brain Tissue: A Research Breakthrough
Article
Pseudobulbar Affect Is Common in Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans With TBI
Best Practices
What Can We Do to Prevent Alzheimer Disease?
A pilot study at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System investigates ways to prevent or slow dementia progression.
Clinical Review
Personality and Risk of Alzheimer Disease
Case Reports
Advanced Parkinson Disease— It’s More Than Just a Tremor
The incidence of Parkinson disease (PD) increases with age.(1) PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer disease (AD...
News
What’s “Real” QOL for AFib Patients?; Stroke Risk and Later Dementia; Encouraging Herpes Zoster Vaccinations
When a patient with atrial fibrillation (AFib) is asked questions about health, such as “Are you bothered by palpitations?” and “Are you limited...