NewHopeR
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- Nov 6, 2009
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Context:
Neurologic diseases are common and costly. According to one estimate, 180 million Americans suffer from a
nervous system disorder, resulting in an annual cost of over $700 billion. The aggregate cost is even greater
than that for cardiovascular disease ( Table 1-1). Globally, these disorders are responsible for 28% of all years
lived w ith a disability . Most patients with neurologic symptoms seek care from internists and other generalists
rather than from neurologists . Because therapies now exist for many neurologic disorders, a skillful approach
to diagnosis is essential . Errors commonly result from an overreliance on costly neuroimaging procedures and
laboratory tests, wh ich, although useful, do not substitute for an adequate history and examination.
Neurologic diseases are common and costly. According to one estimate, 180 million Americans suffer from a
nervous system disorder, resulting in an annual cost of over $700 billion. The aggregate cost is even greater
than that for cardiovascular disease ( Table 1-1). Globally, these disorders are responsible for 28% of all years
lived w ith a disability . Most patients with neurologic symptoms seek care from internists and other generalists
rather than from neurologists . Because therapies now exist for many neurologic disorders, a skillful approach
to diagnosis is essential . Errors commonly result from an overreliance on costly neuroimaging procedures and
laboratory tests, wh ich, although useful, do not substitute for an adequate history and examination.
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