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Brain Charts Map the Rapid Growth and Slow Decline of the Human Brain Over Our Lifetime - Neuroscience News

Check this out! An international team of researchers has created a series of brain charts spanning entire lifespan, from 15 weeks of gestation to 100 years old. The charts plot the expansion and rapid growth of the brain during early life and the slow shrinkage that occurs during the aging process. https://bit.ly/3JvReUe

Brain Charts Map the Rapid Growth and Slow Decline of the Human Brain Over Our Lifetime - Neuroscience News New brain charts span the entire lifespan, from 15 weeks of gestation to 100 years old. The charts plot the expansion and rapid growth of the brain during early life and the slow shrinkage that occurs during the aging process.

Cognitive Symptoms After Mild COVID-19 Correlated With Immunologic Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid - Practical Neurology

Read about the clinical study which found higher levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) immune activation and immunovascular markers in people with cognitive effects after mild COVID-19. More in Practical Neurology: https://bit.ly/3uxpXwx

Cognitive Symptoms After Mild COVID-19 Correlated With Immunologic Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid - Practical Neurology A clinical study found higher levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) immune activation and immunovascular markers in people with cognitive effects of pos

Take a look at this video summary of the research article: Long-term Outcomes (15 Years) After Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients With Parkinson's Disease from Neurology Journal: https://bit.ly/3xkohbA #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #KnowMorePD

Relieving Money Anxiety, Achieving Financial Wellness With Laurel Road’s Aja Evans | Moving Medicine

The American Medical Association (AMA) spoke with a financial therapist about ways physicians can take a more mindful approach to their finances. Watch the interview here for some helpful insight! https://bit.ly/3JRho4W

Relieving Money Anxiety, Achieving Financial Wellness With Laurel Road’s Aja Evans | Moving Medicine AMA CXO Todd Unger talks with Aja Evans, a financial therapist and licensed mental health counselor who is working with Laurel Road to help physicians recogn...

Very interesting episode of the Neurology Minute podcast from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and Dr. Katrina Ignacio discussing the emerging subspecialty of Transcranial Stimulation. Listen here 🎧: https://bit.ly/3KxOln0

With our 2022 Summer Conference just a few months away, we're feeling a little nostalgic. You can see tons of our #TNSW2022 presentations on the TNS YouTube channel. Click the link below to watch TNS member Dr. Peter Tsai's presentation and more: https://bit.ly/3upK1Rf

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From The Lancet: A new Series discusses the latest advances in the genetics, risk factors, pathophysiology, therapeutic development, and the diagnosis and prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Read here: https://bit.ly/3E2sbaf

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Do you know a neuro resident who could benefit from our Business of Neurology program? The TNS resident committee launched a "bonus" rotation for senior neurology residents in November and is still accepting applications. In the 5-10 day rotation, residents will learn about Medicare and Medicaid plans, laws and benefits, coding rules, billing, payment processes for patients, and more as they relate to running a practice. Several TNS members around the state have opened their practices as rotation locations. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3joINzh

April is #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth - read about the positive results from a phase 2 trial for an oral treatment that was linked to improvements in functioning, learning, and memory in those with mild cognitive impairment from Parkinson’s disease. https://bit.ly/3johHZl #KnowMorePD

If you weren’t able to join us for #TNSW2022 or you’d just like a refresher – we have tons of presentations on the TNS YouTube channel. Click the link below to watch TNS member Dr. Aziz Shaibani's presentation and more: https://bit.ly/3sUUgLB

We spy some familiar faces on the Texas Medical Association website 👀 Check out Dr. Kim Monday and Dr. William Fleming and don't forget to register for TexMed for tons of networking and CME opportunities! https://bit.ly/388KVJi #TMA

Happy National #DoctorsDay to all of the amazing neurologists in TNS and in the neuro field across our great state! Today we honor all of your hard work and dedication. #TexasNeuros

We're all smiles today! 😁 TNS President Dr. Eddie Patton spoke with Dr. Reeta Achari about independent practice in neurology for the next installment of our Business of Neurology video series. Stay tuned! Past videos can be seen here:
https://bit.ly/32MCEsb

A Review of Targeted Therapies for Monogenic Epilepsy Syndromes

New Research in Frontiers shows a review of targeted therapies for Monogenic Epilepsy Syndromes. Read the results here: https://bit.ly/3I6YAhd

A Review of Targeted Therapies for Monogenic Epilepsy Syndromes Genetic sequencing technologies have led to an increase in the identification and characterization of monogenic epilepsy syndromes. This increase has, in turn, generated strong interest in developing “precision therapies” based on the unique molecular genetics of a given monogenic epilepsy syndr...

Academic Neurologists & Researchers

For all of our academic neurologists and researchers out there - be sure to browse through the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)'s many resources. Here’s a look at their toolbox specifically for academic neuros: https://bit.ly/3h2wFDe

Academic Neurologists & Researchers Access tools, resources, awards, and funding for neurology faculty, clerkship and course directors, program and fellowship directors, researchers, and more.

Rapid Review Quiz: Insomnia Recent Studies

📝 Pop quiz! Are you up-to-date on the latest research on insomnia, including the emerging treatments and best practices? Check out this rapid review quiz from Medscape Neurology: https://bit.ly/33FmTDS

Rapid Review Quiz: Insomnia Recent Studies Are you up-to-date on the latest research on insomnia, including the emerging treatments and best practices? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.

TNS members – is your profile up-to-date? Take a few minutes to help ensure that we have the correct info before we launch our public physician directory! https://bit.ly/3JC7vay

Will you be attending #AANAM next month? The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) will be hosting both in-person and virtual conventions. More info and registration here: https://bit.ly/3s5FDpj

New research published in the Brain Injury journal is the latest item in a growing body of evidence pointing to the dangers of heading in ⚽️. Researchers identified microRNAs specific to accidental head impacts and repetitive headers in soccer, potentially being useful as brain injury biomarkers. Read here: https://bit.ly/3v9xORt #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

If you couldn’t make it to #TNSW2022 or you’d like a refresher on some of the presentations check out the TNS YouTube channel. Here’s a look at one of our incredible Winter Conference speakers Dr. Autumn Ivy’s presentation on Neurobiology of Early-Life Physical Activity and Childhood Neurological Health. https://bit.ly/3I9Kjjx

Neurology Today did an impressive job covering the 2022 International Stroke Conference. Check out some of the highlights and most noteworthy news conveniently compiled here: https://bit.ly/2vueQIu

The Business of Medicine program is a great opportunity for #NeuroResidents to learn the ins and outs of running a neuro practice. Enroll today! More info on the program here: https://bit.ly/3HZuZWy

March is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth and the Brain Injury Association of America has a great Provider Toolkit for Certified Brain Injury Specialists. Take a look here for resources to share with patients, their caregivers, and your staff: https://bit.ly/3p3nU05 #MoreThanMyBrainInjury

A study found adding a COMT inhibitor to existing treatment is not as good as adding a MAOB inhibitor or dopamine agonist in poorly controlled Parkinson's disease. Read more in JAMA Neurology: https://bit.ly/3h2zrYZ

Is your TNS Member Profile current? Here's your reminder to log into your TNS account and make sure your profile is up-to-date before we launch our public physician directory. Follow these 3 easy steps! https://bit.ly/3JC7vay

Congratulations are in order for TNS President Dr. Eddie Patton who was recently reappointed to the Texas Council for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders by Office of the Governor Greg Abbott. We are so proud of Dr. Patton! Read more about his role here: https://bit.ly/35a0YoG

Improving the Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Migraine

Wonderful conversation between NeurologyLive and Dr. Christina Szperka on the state of care and awareness for pediatric migraine amid the shifting landscape for adults. Check out part 1 of the interview here: https://bit.ly/3fAXRbd

Improving the Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Migraine Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE, director of the CHOP Pediatric Headache Program, shared her perspective on the state of care and awareness for pediatric migraine amid the shifting landscape for adults.

We would like to take some time to thank Dr. El-Feky for his dedication to the TNS. Dr. El-Feky has served as a board member and past President over the years and we appreciate all of the time and care he has put into our organization. Let’s give Dr. El-Feky a round of applause! 👏

Did you catch this special spotlight yesterday of our own Dr. Sara Austin? Check out the Texas Medical Association #TMAMemberMonday highlight below:

The TNS is proud to welcome Dr. Eddie Patton as TNS President! Dr. Patton has some big goals for the organization and we are looking forward to his leadership over the next year. Help us welcome Dr. Patton to this new role! 🙌