Author Archives: Vernon Rowe
Rural Americans Pay More for Rural Health Care Because of CMS Policy
Rural Americans pay more for Rural Health Care because of the CMS policy of paying so-called “critical path” hospitals far more than independent physicians for the same services. And paradoxically, this policy decreases access to care for these Americans. The
Chronic Insomnia–A Major Health Risk
Insomnia, or problems going to sleep or staying asleep, can become chronic if it lasts more than three months. Anyone who has Chronic Insomnia should see a sleep specialist. Period. Chronic insomnia can lead to depression, decreased job performance, decreased quality
RNI Researchers Attend International Multiple Sclerosis Meeting in Boston
Nearly nine thousand MS researchers from America and Europe converged on Boston a couple weeks ago for an exciting meeting of shared clinical and basic science research on Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Vernon Rowe, Dr. Elizabeth Rowe, Dr. John Hunter, and
Neurology: Current Clinical Trials Open For Enrollment
New Studies: “Twelve-week Study of the Safety and Efficacy of JZP-110 in the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in OSA” Clinical Coordinator – Leigh Kreshel, MS, CCRC Phone: 913-827-4262, Email: lkreshel@neurokc.com
Clinical Trial: Central Neuropathic Pain and MS
RNI is currently enrolling patients who experience Central Neuropathic Pain (CNP) as a result of their MS. For more information contact Leigh Kreshel at 913-894-1500 ext. 155.
Clinical Trial: Spasticity in MS
Researchers are conducting a study to evaluate an investigational drug for spasticity in people with MS. View more information about this clinical trial. As one of the MS centers participating in the study, Rowe Neurology Institute is now enrolling patients.
Back Pain and Sleep Breathing Disorders | Rowe Neurology Institute
No patient has been more candid about her feelings about RNI than this woman. She came to RNI for acute back pain that flared up on vacation away from Kansas City. It made her suddenly unable to walk anywhere, shop,
Hospital Fees Drive Rising Cost of Health Care
Steven Brill writes in Time Magazine that hospital profit margins are extraordinarily high for supposedly non-profit institutions, and are largely responsible for the rising health care costs in the United States.
Myths and Truths About Bedtime Habits and Insomnia
People with chronic insomnia try many tricks to fall asleep. While some help, some have been shown to make sleep harder.
Diagnosing Dementia: Is the Folstein Test Reliable?
The mini-mental status examination (MMSE), or Folstein Test, should never be used as the sole test for dementia, because it ignores factors only a neurological examination and more thorough neurocognitive testing can accurately evaluate.