Neurology and Brain Health
Enhance your knowledge of Neurology and Brain Health with toolkits, up-to-date CME resources, research articles, and more.
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patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia are managed by PAs each year.
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Americans are living with Alzheimer’s.
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strokes occur annually in the U.S.
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Americans live with migraines.
Toolkits
Clinical Guidelines & Point-of-Care Resources
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Clinical Practice Guidelines
Access clinical practice guidelines to help make decisions on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases.
AAIC Practice Guidelines for Blood Based Biomarker Tests
This guideline focuses on the use of blood-based biomarker tests by specialists to assess levels of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in people with cognitive impairment.
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Resources for Professionals
Access free clinical practice tools, training materials and more resources for healthcare professionals.
CME Resources
JAAPA CME Post-Test May 2025
Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline-based Overview of Evaluation and Management | Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Practice
Brain Health Academy Series II
Evidence-based courses to equip healthcare and wellness providers with the knowledge and resources to help people reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. AAPA has partnered with the Brain Health Academy™ | UsAgainstAlzheimer’s to produce… more
Brain Health Academy: Alcohol Use and Dementia
There is growing evidence that suggests a link between alcohol use and dementia. Several studies have shown that there is a strong link between the high-level alcohol consumption and an increase in dementia risk. This… more
Explore these sessions on neurology and brain health available as part of AAPA Conference on Demand 2025.
Headache Red Flags: When a Headache Is Not Just a Headache
This session will focus on the abnormal presentations of headaches and the associated “red flag” symptoms that should prompt additional imaging and workup. The faculty will discuss the presentations, workup, and initial management of secondary headache pathology.
First-Time Seizure for the Non-Neurologist
A first-time seizure can be a distressing event for patients and providers alike. This session will use a case-based approach to discuss when to suspect a seizure, provoking factor evaluation, how to counsel patients about recurrent risk and safety concerns, and empiric anti-epileptic medication considerations.
Behind the Blackout: Mastering the Diagnosis of Syncope
This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the evaluation and differential diagnosis of syncope. Attendees will learn about the pathophysiology of syncope, as well as the initial evaluation steps, including patient history, physical examination, and electrocardiographic findings.
Articles
Research
The Role of PAs in the Management of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
This brief synthesizes findings from a national survey and a focus group to identify key challenges and policy opportunities to empower PAs across the dementia care continuum.
Seizures in a healthy 20-year-old woman
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is the most common type of autoimmune encephalitis. This case report outlines the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to diagnosing and treating a patient with anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis.
An older man with progressive short-term memory loss and confusion
A 72-year-old man with progressive memory loss and confusion presented to a neurology clinic for evaluation. This case report provides an overview of a classic case of cerebral amyloid angiopathy and its potential treatment options.
Videos & Webinars
Bringing Alzheimer’s Blood Tests into Practice: Lessons for Physician Associates
Join us for this free Clinical Conversations webinar to gain an up-to-date overview of the science behind Alzheimer’s blood tests, the current state of clinical adoption, and practical considerations for implementation.
Essential Strategies for Alzheimer’s Care
This four-part video series by PA Amy Klingler provides PAs with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve care for patients across the Alzheimer’s disease continuum in a primary care setting.
Navigating Alzheimer’s
In this four-part series, Neurology PA Jordan Mast explores the role of patient navigation in Alzheimer’s care—highlighting barriers, the benefits of structured navigation programs, and how PAs can lead at every step of the journey.