First Choice Neurology

12/20/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁

Neuromuscular conditions affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles, resulting in symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, numbness, or difficulty with movement and daily activities. Conditions like , myopathy, , , and muscular dystrophy require expert evaluation and ongoing management.

At , our experienced neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of . We offer advanced diagnostic testing, including EMG and nerve conduction studies, and create personalized treatment plans focused on improving strength, function, and quality of life.

If you or a loved one is experiencing unexplained muscle weakness or nerve-related symptoms, early diagnosis can make a significant difference.

12/18/2025

A new study has revealed that one in two people (180 million+ people) in the United States is affected by a neurological disease or disorder. These conditions represent the leading cause of decreased well-being and quality of life.

The most common conditions are:
- Tension-type headache
- Migraine
- Diabetic neuropathy

The study measured “disability-adjusted life-years,” which combine years lost to early death and years lived with disability. Conditions with the greatest collective health loss are:

- Stroke
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Migraine

These numbers represent real people whose lives can be improved through prevention, early detection, and easier access to the care they need.

12/18/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 (𝗥𝗟𝗦)?
The exact cause of RLS is not fully understood, but neurologists believe that several factors may contribute to its development:
1. 𝗗𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – The brain’s dopamine pathways play an important role in controlling movement. Disruption in this system may contribute to the symptoms of RLS, especially worsening at night, when dopamine levels naturally decline.
2. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 – Up to 50% of people with RLS have a family history of the condition. Genetic forms of RLS often begin before age 40 and progress slowly.
3. 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Low iron levels in the brain may disrupt dopamine production. Even when blood levels appear normal, brain iron stores may be low in individuals with RLS.
4. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – RLS is more common in people with:
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
These conditions may affect nerve function, contributing to RLS symptoms.
5. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Certain medications, such as some antihistamines, antidepressants, and antipsychotics, can worsen RLS symptoms.
6. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Pregnant women often experience temporary RLS due to hormonal and iron level changes. Symptoms typically resolve after delivery.

To learn more, visit https://www.fcneurology.net/restless-leg-syndrome-symptoms-causes-and-treatments/

12/16/2025

𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Current positions available at First Choice Neurology Care Centers throughout Florida.

Learn more at

First Choice Neurology Career Opportunities page lists our current neurology positions available at different locations throughout Florida.

12/16/2025

What Is Restless Leg Syndrome?
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sensory condition that is classified as both a movement disorder and a sleep disorder. It is considered a movement disorder because symptoms improve with movement, such as walking or stretching. At the same time, it is recognized as a sleep disorder due to the way symptoms worsen at night and interfere with the ability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Individuals with RLS often describe uncomfortable sensations such as tingling, throbbing, pulling, crawling, or aching deep within the legs. These sensations typically intensify during periods of rest or inactivity and become most noticeable in the evening or at bedtime. Because of this, RLS can significantly disrupt sleep and overall nighttime comfort. While the legs are most affected, RLS can also occur in the arms or other parts of the body in some cases.

https://www.fcneurology.net/restless-leg-syndrome-symptoms-causes-and-treatments/

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people in the United States.

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you a bright and peaceful Festival of Lights.

12/12/2025

People blink less when working harder to understand speech in noisy environments, suggesting that blinking is tightly linked to cognitive effort. Across two experiments, blink rates consistently dropped during key moments of listening, especially when background noise made speech difficult to process.

Read the article here - https://neurosciencenews.com/blinking-auditory-neuroscience-30033/

People blink less when working harder to understand speech in noisy environments, suggesting that blinking is tightly linked to cognitive effort.

12/11/2025

Creativity Key to Slowing Brain Aging

New brain imaging research shows that people who regularly engage in creative activities tend to have “younger” brains than their chronological age would predict.

This effect was seen across many forms of creativity, including dance, music, visual art, and even strategy-based video games.

Creative engagement was linked to stronger brain network efficiency, greater plasticity, and better preservation of regions vulnerable to aging.

Even short-term training produced measurable benefits, while long-term creative experience showed the strongest protective effects.

https://neurosciencenews.com/creativity-brain-aging-30007/

12/10/2025

Practical Course Alzheimer
Friday, December 12
Hotel Hilton Dadeland - 9100 N Kendall Drive, Miami

Enriched with practical case studies and guided by Dr. Ana Pereira, Dr. Tracy Butler, and Dr. Ranjan Duara, with leadership from our esteemed Chairmen, James Galvin, MD, MPH, and Jeffrey Gelblum, MD, FAAN.

Learn more at https://www.practicalcoursealzheimer.com/

12/09/2025

That's a Wrap!
See you next year at the AES Annual Meeting in Denver.

American Epilepsy Society

12/08/2025

Today is the last day the exhibit hall is open for the AES Annual Meeting. Visit Booth 1108 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM to learn about physician opportunities with the largest private practice, physician-owned neurology group in the United States.