The historical development of neurology has hinged largely on keen observation and the ability of skilled clinicians to draw inferences from experience. Incremental additions to our understanding of the nervous system traditionally have emanated from two sources: the bench and the bedside. Just as technologic sophistication in basic research has evolved over the past 200 years, so too have ther...

A lthough the etiology and nature of central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) remain unresolved (ASHA, 1992; Musiek, Gollegly, & Ross, 1985), performance deficits associated with this complex group of disorders are well documented. Children with CAPD present deficits in auditory perception and auditory-language processing (Katz, 1992; Keith, 1983; Willeford & Burleigh, 1985). In addition to...

Necrosis significantly increases rates of morbidity and mortality in acute pancreatitis. Hospitalists and general internists are on the front lines in identifying severe cases and consulting the appropriate specialists for optimal multidisciplinary care.

Neurology® Clinical Practice 2010;75(Suppl 1):S56–S59 Medicare and some other carriers no longer allow use of the Consult code families. The government made this change to address problems in use of the Consult codes. Other existing codes are to be used in their place. The crosswalk to the other codes is complicated. Prolonged Services codes should be added in some cases. Neurologists need to u...