The Power of Words: Language and Death
Victoria Whitfield and Louise Sayers discuss the importance of effective communication from health professionals to patients and their families
Category Neurology
Neuroimaging Cases 004
Acute epidural hematomas (extradural haematomas). December 2023 neuroimaging case interpretation with Madison Watts, Faith Meyers and Steven Perry
Neuroimaging Cases 003
Atraumatic neurosurgical intracranial infections. November 2023 neuroimaging case interpretation with Trent VanHorn, Faith Meyers and Steven Perry
Neuroimaging Cases 002
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. August 2023 neuromaging cases and interpretation from the Carolinas Medical Center
Headache diagnostic challenge
Headache diagnostic challenge. Diagnosing three patient cases with headache symptoms
Headache rescue medication
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss rescue medication
Headache abortive treatment
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss abortive medication
Headache prophylaxis (2)
Newer prophylactics have potential role in migraine management: monoclonal antibodies, botulinum toxin, NSAIDs, serotonin antagonists, trigger point therapy and nerve blocks.
Headache treatment
Laboratory tests for patients with headache may be helpful under certain circumstances. A complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are basic tests that are helpful
Headache prophylaxis
Prophylactic treatments for headache pain are especially relevant for patients suffering from migraine headaches.
Headache and lab tests
Laboratory tests for patients with headache may be helpful under certain circumstances. A complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are basic tests that are helpful
Headache and imaging
Here is an example algorithm in headache diagnosis