Neurology
Now February March 2018
CONDITION Acceptable,
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CONTENTS
Features
Listening In – Solidad O’Brien has made a career of
tuning in to the stories of those in need. As the mother of a hearing-impaired
child, she does the same at home.
The Price Isn’t right – Breakthrough drugs for rare
neurologic diseases are staggeringly expensive. We explain why and how to
effect change.
Marvel Medic – A comic book hero, popular in Mexico,
inspires a migrant worker to pursue a career in neuroscience and commit to
treating underserved populations.’
Departments
From The Editor – Providing care for a loved one is
taxing, so it’s important for caregivers to look after themselves, too.
Letters
The Waiting Room
This Way In: Volunteers at a retirement community launch
a program to give caregivers a break.
Quick Tips: What you should know about neurologic conditions
that require immediate attention.
On the move: Simple ways to build strength after a
stroke.
Brain Health Fair: Go behind the scenes of the American Academy
of Neurology’s 2018 Brian Health Fair in Los Angeles in April.
Living Well – A concept know as self-efficacy improves
quality of life and offer hope for people with neurologic disorders. We tell
you how it works.
For The Caregiver – Integrating children with disabilities
into mainstream classrooms can be challenging. We asked neurologists and parent
show to ease the transition.
Ask The Experts – Learn more about the type of training
required for nurse practitioners.
Pictures Of You – After three scary episodes of slurred
speech and vision problems, Claire Cook, 22, was diagnosed with a rare type of
migraine.
Resource Central
Speak Up – A mother muses about the ways her daughter’s disability
has blessed the whole family.
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