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28 10 Contents | MAY 2015 | FEATURES HEALTHPARTNERS PARKINSON'S CENTER: ENHANCING OUTCOMES WITH A FULL COMPLEMENT OF MEDICAL AND NEUROSURGICAL CARE 6 Coordinating a multimodal care plan among a team of specialists who use innovative diagnostic and treatment strategies to optimize long-term management of movement disorders. STILL NO CURE FOR THE TAX-TIME HEADACHE 10 Even though the 2015 tax season is only recently behind us, preparation can yield significant relief. Start planning for 2016 now to stay ahead of the curve. LACK OF REGULATION HAMPERS EFFORTS TO MONITOR STEM CELL TOURISM 12 Minimal transparency regarding untested stem cell treatments performed domestically and abroad has facilitated the growth of an industry whose outcomes are largely hidden. Physicians can guide patients toward more promising treatments, however. ENSURING DUE PROCESS DURING PEER REVIEW 14 Physicians don't have to fear the peer-review process. There are safeguards in place that experienced legal counsel can use to successfully navigate potentially career- threatening circumstances. SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: NEUROLOGY BLOOD TEST COULD IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION 18 A newly developed blood test could add a high degree of objectivity to the diagnosis of depression among adults and create opportunities for psychiatrists to craft more individualized and effective treatment plans. BIPOLAR SPEECH PATTERNS: A DIFFERENT KIND OF SUBTEXT 20 Smartphone apps that track speech patterns may soon help healthcare providers know when a patient is entering a manic or depressive episode. NEUROLOGY UPDATE 21 6 PAGE ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 9 DIAGNOSTICS 22 PROSTHODONTIC INSIGHTS 23 HOSPITAL ROUNDS 24 FINANCE 26 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 27 THE LINK 28 CME CREDITS 30

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