Primary Care Neurology Society Research Articles

The gut‐brain connection: the developing science of the microbiome

Our commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles in Progress. Here Dr Bindemann and Dr Ali consider ‘Psychobiotics: bacterial hope for depression’ (see page 9).

Diagnosing dementia: piecing the jigsaw together

Our commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles in Progress. Here, Drs Benbow, Greaves and Jolley consider ‘Neuroimaging in dementia: an update for the general clinician’ (see p16).

Depression and pain: a complex relationship

Our commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles in Progress. Here, Dr Calinas Correia considers ‘Depression and pain: the need for a new screening tool’ (see p26).

Assessment and management of delirium in primary care

Our commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P-CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles in Progress. Here, Dr Stephens considers ‘An overview of delirium for the community and hospital clinician’ (see p23).

Holistic considerations in the management of Alzheimer's disease

Our series of commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P-CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry. Here, Dr Jill Rasmussen discusses the ‘Pharmacological management of Alzheimer's disease’ (see page 9).

Improving diagnosis of dementia in primary care

Our commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress. Here, Drs Susan Mary Benbow, David Jolley and Ian Greaves consider ‘Speed versus accuracy in cognitive assessment’ (see page 21).

Primary care management of anxiety throughout the patient journey

Our series of commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P-CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry. Here, Dr Jane Stephens discusses ‘The pharmacological management of anxiety disorders’ (see page 27)

The ketogenic diet: a work in progress

AbstractOur Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles in Progress. Here, Dr Karen Lanyon considers ‘Food for thought ‐ the ketogenic diet for epilepsy’

Improving care of patients with MS and psychiatric disorders in general practice

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles featured in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry. Here, Dr Nassif Mansour considers ‘Management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in multiple sclerosis’ (see page 14). Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons

Improving diagnosis and management of dementia in primary care

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry. Here, Dr Jill Rasmussen discusses ‘Closing the diagnosis gap and improving care: the primary care memory clinic’ (see page 27).

Managing sleep disorders in primary care

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry. Here, Dr Shahid Dadabhoy discusses ‘An update on sleep disorders and their treatment’ (see page 15 of the September October 13 issue).

Delivering an effective stroke rehabilitation service in the community

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress. Here, Dr Nassif Mansour discusses ‘The role of multidisciplinary team care in stroke rehabilitation’ (see page 5).

Preserving cognitive function in epilepsy

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) provide a primary care perspective on neurology articles featured in Progress. Here, Dr Karen Lanyon discusses the issues raised in ‘Beyond seizures: understanding cognitive deficits in epilepsy’ (see page 31 of this issue).

Providing neurology services in primary care

AbstractNeurology as a collective entity needs to brand itself more successfully. This was the main take‐home message of the latest Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) conference ‘Providing Neurology Services in Primary Care’, held at Woburn House in London in April.

Managing comorbidity in epilepsy and dementia

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) aim to provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles featured in each issue of Progress. Here, Dr Karen Lanyon provides a commentary on our Review ‘What do we know about depression in people with epilepsy?’ (see page 20 of this issue) and Dr Ian Greaves gives his perspective on ‘Clarifying the link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease’ (page 27).

Genetic and environmental factors interplay in Parkinson's disease

AbstractOur series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS) aim to provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles featured in each issue of Progress. Here, Dr Alistair Church provides a commentary on our article ‘Pesticides and Parkinson's disease pathogenesis: the controversy continues’ (see page 20 of this issue).

A multidisciplinary approach can help both Parkinson's and epilepsy patients

AbstractWe are pleased to introduce a new series of Commentaries from the Primary Care Neurology Society (P‐CNS). These aim to provide a primary care perspective on the neurology articles featured in each issue of Progress. Here, Dr Alistair Church provides a commentary on our Review ‘Diagnosis and management of psychosis in Parkinson's disease’ (see page 7 of this issue) and Dr Karen Lanyon gives her perspective on ‘Improving quality of care for epilepsy patients using a pharmacist review service’ (page 12).