Practical Neurology Podcast Gait analysis, CBT, and neurology book clubs - Editors’ Highlights February 2024
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Jan 23, 2024 Topics include EEG for encephalopathies, integrating CBT in neurology, gait analysis in neurological diseases, impact of rising temperatures on the brain, and the benefits of medical department book clubs.
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EEG Is Key For Suspected Nonconvulsive Status
- EEG is most valuable when nonconvulsive status is in the differential and has a low threshold for use.
- Reviewing actual EEG waveforms helps clinicians understand reports and spot subtle patterns themselves.
Plan For EEG's Rapid Technological Growth
- Prepare for EEG's expanding role: expect portable, long-term and AI-assisted monitoring soon.
- Consider advocating for EEG brain monitoring on intensive care units as technology and analytics improve.
CBT Targets A Three-Part Vicious Cycle
- CBT targets a vicious cycle of fear, physiological arousal, and avoidance to reduce depression and anxiety.
- Neurologists can use simple CBT techniques (goal-setting, sleep routines) during routine follow-ups to help patients.