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- J. Puangco, M.D. - Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Neurophysiology
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- Panorama City, CA 91402
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) - HEADACHE - PARKINSON'S DISEASE - MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Working with Your Neurologist - EPILEPSY - STROKE - American Academy of Neurology - Brain & Nervous System
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A
- Absence Seizures (Petit Mal)
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Actiq (fentanyl oral)
- Adderall (dextro. & amphetamine)
- Adderall XR (dextro. & amphetamine)
- ADHD in Adults: The Basics
- ADHD in Children and Adolescents: The Basics
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Advanced Directives
- Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC)
- Agnosia
- AIDS: Neuro Symptoms
- Alcoholism & Alcohol Use
- Alternative & Complementary Therapies
- Alternative Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
- ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
- Alzheimer's Disease (Dementia) Basics
- Amantadine (Symmetrel)
- Ambien (zolpidem)
- Amerge (naratriptan)
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aneurysm: Brain (Cerebral)
- Angiography: Cerebral
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety: Agoraphobia
- Anxiety: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety: Social Phobia
- Aphasia
- Apokyn (apomorphine)
- Apraxia
- Aricept (donepezil)
- Artane (trihexyphenidyl)
- Arteriosclerosis: Cerebral
- Asperger Syndrome
- Aspirin
- Ataxia
- Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Autism
- Avonex (interferon beta-1a IM)
- Axert (Almotriptan)
B
- Back Pain
- Back: Normal
- Baclofen (Lioresal)
- Bell's Palsy
- Betaseron (interferon beta-1b SC)
- Bethanacol (Duvoid)
- Biperiden (Akineton)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder: In Children
- Bladder Problems & Multiple Sclerosis
- Blepharospasm
- Botulinum Toxin: Focal Dystonia
- Botulinum Toxin: Headache
- Botulinum Toxin: Spasticity
- Bowel Problems & Multiple Sclerosis
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Injury (TBI)
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
- BuSpar (buspirone)
C
- Carbamazepine
- Carbatrol (carbamazepine) Extended Release
- Caregiving a Parent with Dementia
- Caregiving a Person with Multiple Sclerosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celexa (citalopram)
- Central Cord Syndrome
- Cerebral Atrophy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
- Cervical Dystonia
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth
- Chiari Malformation
- Chorea
- Cisternography
- Clinical Research
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)
- Codeine & Acetaminophen
- Cogentin (benztropine)
- Cognitive Dysfunction & Multiple Sclerosis
- Coma & Persistent Vegetative State
- Combunox (oxycodone & Ibuprofen)
- Comtan (entacapone)
- Concerta (methylphenidate)
- Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)
- Coumadin (Warfarin)
- Craniosynostosis
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- CT Scan: Head
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
D
- Dantrium (dantrolene)
- Decadron (dexamethasone)
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's
- Dementia
- Demerol (meperidine)
- Depakene (valproic acid)
- Depakote (divalproex)
- Depakote ER (divalproex)
- Depression
- Depression & Multiple Sclerosis
- Depression: In Children
- Depression: Postpartum
- Dermatomyositis
- Desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane)
- Detrol (tolterodine)
- Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diastat (rectal valium)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
- Dilantin (phenytoin)
- Dilaudid (hydromorphone)
- Disability & Multiple Sclerosis
- Discography
- Ditropan (oxybutynin)
- Drug & Substance Abuse
- Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal)
- Dysautonomia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyslexia
- Dysphagia
- Dyspraxia: Developmental
- Dystonia
E
- EEG
- Effexor (venlafaxine)
- Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
- Electronystagmography (ENG)
- Embouchoure Dystonia
- EMG: Electromyogram
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- EPILEPSY
- Epilepsy Basics
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Epilepsy: Frontal Lobe
- Epilepsy: Pediatric
- Epilepsy: Refractory
- Epilepsy: Temporal Lobe (TLE)
- Ergomar (ergotamine )
- Ergotamine & Caffeine (Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine)
- Esgic (aceto. / butalbital / caff.)
- Evoked Potentials
- Exelon (rivastigmine)
- Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal)
F
- Fainting (Syncope)
- Felbatol (felbamate)
- Fibromyalgia
- Fiorecet (aceto. / butalbital / caff.)
- First Aid
- First Aid for Seizures
- Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
- Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)
- Foot Drop
- Friedreich's Ataxia
- Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick's Disease)
- Frova (frovatriptan)
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
G
H
- Halcion (triazolam)
- Haldol (haloperidol)
- Handouts: Neurology (Printable)
- HEADACHE
- Headache Basics
- Headache: Chronic Daily
- Headache: Cluster
- Headache: Menstrual
- Headache: Migraine
- Headache: Migraine (Childhood)
- Headache: Rebound
- Headache: Tension-Type
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Heparin
- Huntington's Disease
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus: Normal Pressure
- Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen (Lortab, Vicodin)
- Hypertonia
- Hypotonia
- Hypoxia: Cerebral
- Hytrin (terazosin)
I
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
- Imitrex (sumatriptan)
- Infantile Spasms
- International Travel
- Isometheptene, dichlor. & aceto. (Midrin, Migrex)
- ITB Therapy
K
L
- Lamictal (lamotrigine)
- Learning Disabilities
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Levodopa & Carbidopa (Atamet, Sinemet)
- Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Lidoderm Patch (lidocaine)
- Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
- Locked-In Syndrome
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Lunesta (eszopiclone)
- Lupus: Neurological
- Luvox (fluvoxamine)
- Lyme Disease: Neurological
- Lyrica (Pregabalin)
M
- Maxalt (rizatriptan)
- Meclizine (Antivert)
- Medication Rebates
- Medication Rebates: Neuro
- Melatonin
- Meniere's Disease
- Meningitis
- Mestinon (pyridostigmine)
- Metadate (methylphenidate)
- Methsuximide (Celontin)
- Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
- Methysergide (Sansert)
- Microcephaly
- Midrin (Isometheptene, dichlor. & aceto.)
- Migranal (DHE)
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Mirapex (pramipexole)
- Misoprostol (Arthrotec)
- Mitochondrial Disorders
- Morphine
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Head
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Spine
- MS-Related Fatigue
- Multi-Infarct Dementia
- MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
- Multiple Sclerosis Basics
- Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Muscle Biopsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myelogram
- Myoclonus
- Myopathy
- Myotonia
- Mysoline (primidone)
N
- Namenda (memantine)
- Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
- Narcolepsy
- Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurontin (gabapentin)
- Nicoderm (Nicotine Patch)
- Nicorette (Nicotine Gum)
- Nicotrol (Nicotine)
- Nicotrol Inhaler (Nicotine)
- Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor)
- Novantrone (mitoxantrone)
O
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Online Resources
- Optic Neuritis
- Orap (pimozide)
- Oromandibular Dystonia
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Other Neurological Conditions
- Oxycontin (oxycodone)
P
- Pain & Multiple Sclerosis
- Pain: Central Pain Syndrome
- Pain: Chronic Pain
- Pain: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Pain: Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Paralysis (Paraparesis / Paraplegia)
- Parcopa (carbidopa-levodopa disintegrating tablet)
- Paresthesia
- PARKINSON'S DISEASE
- Parkinson's Disease Basics
- Paxil (paroxetine)
- Percocet (oxycodone / acetominophen)
- Percodan (oxycodone / aspirin)
- Periactin (cyproheptadine)
- Periodic Paralyses
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Permax (pergolide)
- Personal Health
- Personal Loss
- PET Scan
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
- Pinched Nerve
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plavix (clopidogrel)
- Polymyositis
- Polysomnogram
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Postinfectious Encephalomyelitis
- Postural Tachycardia Symptom
- Prednisone (oral)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
- Propoxyphene & acetominophen (Darvoset, Wysegic)
- Propranolol (Inderal)
- Provigil (modafinil)
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Psychosis
R
- Razadyne (galantamine)
- Rebif (interferon beta 1a SC)
- Reglan (metoclopramide)
- Relpax (eletriptan)
- Remeron (mirtazapine)
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Requip (ropinirole)
- RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS)
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Basics
- Rilutek (riluzole)
- Risperdal (risperidone)
- Ritalin (methylphenidate)
- Rozerem (Ramelteon)
S
- Sabril (vigabatrin)
- Sarafem (fluoxetine)
- Sciatica
- Seizures: Febrile
- Seizures: Focal
- Seizures: Generalized
- Seizures: Nonepileptic
- Selegiline (Eldepryl)
- Seroquel (quetiapine)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (Neurology)
- Sinequan (doxepin)
- Skelaxin (metaxalone)
- Sleep Disorders: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorders: General
- Sleep Disorders: Insomnia
- Sleep Disorders: Sleep Apnea
- Sleep: Hypersomnia
- Smoking Cessation
- Sonata (zaleplon)
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Spasticity
- Spasticity & Multiple Sclerosis
- SPECT Scan
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Infarction
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stalevo (levodopa / carbidopa / entacapone)
- Status Epilepticus
- Strattera (atomoxetine)
- Stress & Anxiety
- STROKE
- Stroke Basics
- Stroke Prevention
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Stroke: In Children
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
- Subdural Hematoma
- SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy )
T
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tasmar (tolcapone)
- Tay-Sachs Disease
- Tegretol (carbamazepine)
- Tegretol XR (carbamazepine)
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tenex (guanfacine)
- TENS for Headache
- Thermography
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- TIA - Transient Ischemic Attack
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Todd's Paralysis
- Topamax (topiramate)
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Transverse Myelitis
- Tranxene (clorazepate)
- Trazodone (Desyrel)
- Tremor
- Tremor: Essential Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tumor: Brain & Spinal Tumors in Adults
- Tumor: Brain & Spinal Tumors in Children
- Tysabri (natalizumab)
U
- Ultracet (tramadol & acetominophen)
- Ultram (tramadol)
- Ultrasound: Carotid
- Ultrasound: Neurosonography
- Urispas (flavoxate)
V
- Vaccines (Immunizations) for Children
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Epilepsy
- Valproic Acid (Depakote, Depakene)
- Vascular Dementia
- Vestibular Testing
- Visual Evoked Response Testing (VER)
- Visual Problems & Multiple Sclerosis
- VP Shunt