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Movement Disorders

Myasthenia Gravis – A Rare Muscle Weakness Disorder

November 5, 2007

Myasthenia gravis is a rare disorder of muscle weakness, affecting approximately 70,000 individuals in the United States. Many confuse this with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disorder affecting the insulation (myelin) on nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. In contrast myasthenia gravis is a muscle disease where transmission of [...]

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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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Restless Legs Syndrome – Why Can’t I Sleep?

September 29, 2006

Restless legs syndrome is a movement disorder that affects approximately 10% of the American population. Affected individuals have the uncontrollable urge to move their legs, particularly at night when sleeping. Symptoms can also occur with sitting for prolonged periods of time such as when driving, flying or watching a movie. If the condition worsens, the [...]

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New Parkinson Medication Approved by the FDA

September 27, 2006

The FDA recently approved a new Parkinson medication for use in patients that are having problems with off time and freezing. The new drug is called Zelapar. It is a rapidly dissolving tablet whose active ingredient is selegeline. Many of you may have tried selegiline in the past (marketed as Eldepryl.) The new [...]

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Welcome to Sarasota Neurology

September 25, 2006

Welcome to Sarasota Neurology’s new web blog site. This site is dedicated to helping patient’s get up-to-date information on different neurological conditions. I am a board certified neurologist, practicing in Sarasota Florida. I specialize in treating migraine and other head, neck and face pain disorders as well as most movement disorders. These include Parkinson’s disease, [...]

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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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