Neurology Now February March 2018

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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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