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Are You Tired of Waiting in Your Doctor’s Office? Sarasota Neurology Makes the Difference!

July 12, 2008

How many times have you had an appointment in your doctor’s office, gotten there on time and then had to wait 30 minutes, an hour or even more? We all have. It is one of the frustrating aspects of visiting your doctor’s office. Dr. Kassicieh, at Sarasota Neurology, understands that. He respects patients’ time and [...]

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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows New Promise for Headache Treatment

May 27, 2008

Namenda (memantine) is the newest medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. New research has shown that Namenda may be effective in treating patients with both migraine and tension headaches. The study done by John Krusz, PhD, MD showed that some patients with chronic migraines that did not do well with other headache treatments, [...]

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Dr. Kassicieh’s Website

October 22, 2007

Dr. Kassicieh is a Board-Certified Neurologist and is the medical director of the Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center. He has been practicing in Sarasota for 21 years. Dr. Kassicieh is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American College of Neuro-psychiatrists. Both of these honors were awarded to Dr.Kassicieh on the [...]

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Botox: Effective Treatment for Dystonia and Muscle Spasm

October 26, 2006

Botox (botulinum toxin Type A) has been available in the United States for clinical use since 1989. At that time it was approved by the FDA for treatment of eye and facial muscle spasm disorders, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm respectively. Then in 2000 the FDA approved Myobloc (botulinum toxin Type B) for treatment of cervical [...]

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Botox – Use In Treatment of Migraine & Headache Disorders

October 4, 2006

Botox is a potent neurotoxin that causes muscle paralysis by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, from the nerves that control muscles. When given under controlled clinical applications, this medication can have a dramatically beneficial effect in relieving muscle spasm due to certain conditions such as cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and limb dystonia. [...]

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About Sarasota Neurology

September 25, 2006

Sarasota Neurology and The Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center are dedicated to patients with various neurological conditions. Dr. Kassicieh, Founder, is a Board-Certified Neurologist and is the medical director of the Florida Headache and Movement Disorder Center. He has been practicing in Sarasota for over 21 years. Dr. Kassicieh is a Fellow of the [...]

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