Health Publications
Avitzur O. Boosting brain health. Brain & Life. December/January 2024.
Avitzur O. Healing arts. Brain & Life. October/November 2023.
Avitzur O. The grief that binds. Brain & Life. August/September 2023.
Avitzur O. In solidarity. Brain & Life. June/July 2023.
Avitzur O. Raising your voice. Brain & Life. April/May 2023.
Avitzur O. Take care. Brain & Life. February/March 2023.
Avitzur O. Realize your potential at any age. Brain &Life. December/January 2023.
Avitzur O., Rost NS, Evans D. Neurologists have a plan for lifelong brain health. Neurology; Nov 2022, 99 (21) 925-926.
Avitzur O. Mood matters. Brain & Life. October/November 2022.
Avitzur O. Pilot light. Brain & Life. August/September 2022.
Avitzur O. When neurologists become patients. Brain & Life. June/July 2022.
Avitzur O. The ABCs of advocacy. Brain & Life. April/May 2022.
Avitzur O. Treasure house. Brain & Life. February/March 2022.
Avitzur O. A season for giving. Brain & Life. December/January 2022.
Avitzur O. Thanks to readers. Brain & Life. October/November 2021.
Avitzur O. The allure of a cure. Brain & Life. August/September 2021.
Avitzur O. Reclaiming joy. Brain & Life. June/July 2021.
Avitzur O. A post-vaccine world. Brain & Life. April/May 2021.
Avitzur O. A shot of hope. Brain & Life. February/March 2021.
Avitzur O. Holidays at home. Brain & Life. December/January 2021.
Avitzur O. Stay the course. Brain & Life. October/November 2020.
Avitzur O. Neurology proud. Brain & Life. August/September 2020.
Avitzur O. Feel the love. Brain & Life. June/July 2020.
Avitzur O. Advice from CDC neurovirologist and epidemiologist James S. Sejvar, MD. Neurology Today. 2020; 8:16.
Avitzur O. Take precautions. Brain & Life. April/May 2020.
Avitzur O. Captains of care. Brain & Life. February/March 2020.
Avitzur O. Why you should tell your neurologist what supplements you are taking. Brain & Life. December 2019/January 2020.
Avitzur O. Why you should tell your neurologist if you feel depressed. Brain & Life. October/November 2019
Avitzur O. Find your voice. Brain & Life. August/September 2019
Avitzur O. Marvels of the mind. Brain & Life. June/July 2019
Avitzur O. Grappling with grief. Brain & Life. April/May 2019
Avitzur O. Memory lane. Brain & Life. February/March 2019
Avitzur O. Time for patients. Brain & Life. December/January 2019
Avitzur O. Bouncing back. Brain & Life. October/November 2018
Avitzur O, Sacco R. Doctors say proposed Medicare fee idea will cut visit times, hurt patients Washington Post. October 2018
Avitzur O. Six warning signs that you need a new doctor. Considerable. October 2018
Avitzur O. Everyone will feel the pain if this new Medicare rule goes into effect. Considerable. October 2018
Avitzur O. At the source. Brain & Life. August/September 2018
Avitzur O. It takes a village. Brain & Life. June/July 2018
Avitzur O. How to keep your health information private. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2018
Avitzur O. A new era. Brain & Life. April/May 2018
Avitzur O. Talking costs with your doctor. Consumer Reports on Health. May 2018
Avitzur O. What your medical test results mean. Consumer Reports on Health. March 2018
Avitzur O. Help for caregivers: It's important for caregivers to take care of themselves too. Neurology Now. February/March 2018
Avitzur O. Holiday Cheer. Neurology Now. December 2017/January 2018
Avitzur O. How to take control of your medical record. Consumer Reports on Health. January 2018
Avitzur O. Make sure your medical treatment is covered. Consumer Reports on Health. November 2017
Avitzur O. Contingency Plans: Make sure you're prepared when the next disaster strikes, whether it's a hurricane or the death of a caregiver. Neurology Now. October/November 2017
Avitzur O. Why you need informed consent. Consumer Reports on Health. September 2017
Avitzur O. Find your silver lining. Neurology Now. August/September 2017
Avitzur O. Stay safe when your drug is off-label. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2017
Avitzur O. Peak season for a healthy start: Commit to a brain-friendly diet. Neurology Now. June/July 2017
Avitzur O. Our Spanish readers. Neurology Now. April/May 2017
Avitzur O. Before you have surgery, read this. Consumer Reports on Health. May 2017
Avitzur O. When your doctor has a new boss. Consumer Reports on Health. March 2017
Avitzur O. Open up. When education and awareness replaces silence. Neurology Now. February/March 2017
Avitzur O. Is your doctor attentive? Consumer Reports on Health. January 2017
Avitzur O. Can we talk? Addressing intimacy in neurologic disease. Neurology Now. December/January 2016
Avitzur O. When you need to change health insurance plans. Consumer Reports on Health. December 2016
Avitzur O. History lessons: Knowing your family history. Neurology Now. October/November 2016
Avitzur O. When you need a home health aide. Consumer Reports on Health. September 2016
Avitzur O. Hero Worship: Muhammad Ali. Neurology Now. August/September 2016
Avitzur O. Unconditional love. Neurology Now. June/July 2016
Avitzur O. When do you need a specialist? Consumer Reports on Health. July 2016
Avitzur O. Finding Dr. Right. Consumer Reports on Health. May 2016
Avitzur O. Boost brain health: Try these science-based (and affordable) strategies... Neurology Now. April/May 2016
Avitzur O. Don't-miss medical tax breaks. Consumer Reports on Health. March 2016
Avitzur O. A good read: Whether you want to exercise more, lose weight... Neurology Now. February/March 2016
Avitzur O. Does an ACO mean better care in your future? Consumer Reports on Health. January 2016
Avitzur O. Spirit of the season. Neurology Now. December/January 2016
Avitzur O. Why family history matters. Consumer Reports on Health. November 2015
Avitzur O. Honoring a storyteller. Neurology Now. October/November 2015
Avitzur O. Coping with drug side effects. Consumer Reports on Health. September 2015
Avitzur O. A silent epidemic: Traumatic brain injury. Neurology Now. August/September 2015
Avitzur O. Overcharged? Fix that medical bill. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2015
Avitzur O. The longest day. Neurology Now. June/July 2015
Avitzur O. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and chronic neurological illnesses: Benefits and challenges. AMA Neurology. Published online May 04, 2015
Avitzur O. Creating a community. Neurology Now. April/May 2015
Avitzur O. Are your doctors a good team? Consumer Reports on Health. May 2015
Avitzur O. Patients First: As the new editor-in-chief. Neurology Now. Feb/March 2015
Avitzur O. When bedside manners matter. Consumer Reports on Health. March 2015
Avitzur O. Four things to know about medical billing. Consumer Reports on Health. January 2015
Avitzur O. Get the right medical diagnosis. Consumer Reports on Health. November 2014
Avitzur O. Globe trotters on four wheels. Neurology Now. October/November 2014
Avitzur O. Five questions to ask about your health insurance. Neurology Now. August/September 2014
Avitzur O. When your doctor is dropped. Consumer Reports Health. August 2014
Avitzur O. Five signs your doctor may be an overprescriber. Consumer Reports on Health. September 2014
Avitzur O. Boost the odds that your health insurer will pay up. Consumer Reports Money Adviser. July 2014
Avitzur O. When you need treatment fast. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2014
Avitzur, O. Five steps to becoming a great patient. Consumer Reports on Health May 2014
Avitzur O. Your guide to the new insurance rules. Consumer Reports on Health. April 2014
Avitzur O. Feet hurt all the time? What to do.Consumer Reports on Health. February 2014
Avitzur O. Exercise for everyone. Neurology Now. February/March 2014
Avitzur O. Lower the costs of long-term care coverage. Consumer Reports Money Adviser. December 2013
Avitzur O. Why I'm skeptical of supplements. Consumer Reports on Health. November 2013
Avitzur O. Don't wait to plan long-term-care. Consumer Reports. November 2013
Avitzur O. The doctor will swap with you now. Consumer Reports on Health. August 2013
Avitzur O. Four tips for overcoming medical phobias. Consumer Reports on Health. April 2013
Avitzur O. Nursing homes rights and wrongs. Consumer Reports. June 2013
Avitzur O. Five questions to ask your neurologist. Neurology Now. June/July 2013
Avitzur O. Neurology debuts in Masterpiece Classic’s ‘Downton Abbey’: Does it make the grade? Neurology Today. 2013;4:1,20-21
Avitzur O. Be prepared! How to make the most of office time with your neurologist. Neurology Now. December/January 2013
Avitzur O. What my patients have taught me. Consumer Reports. January 2013
Avitzur O. The price of being nice. Consumer Reports. September 2012
Avitzur O. Who else is paying your doctor? Neurology Now. August-September 2012
Avitzur, O. Too many doctors can spoil your care. Consumer Reports on Health. August 2012
Avitzur O. Double Spanx, double trouble. ShopSmart. July 2012
Avitzur O. Your neurologist has sleep apnea. Neurology Now. June/July 2012
Avitzur, O. Outpatient surgery: Know the risks. Consumer Reports on Health. May 2012
Avitzur, O. HPV: A danger at any age. Consumer Reports. February 2012
Avitzur, O. 6 secrets to share with your doctor. Consumer Reports on Health. January 2012
Avitzur, O. Misconceptions about medication. Consumer Reports on Health. November 2011
Avitzur, O. Surprising health benefits of giving. Consumer Reports. December 2011
Avitzur, O. Caregiving at a distance. Consumer Reports on Health. September 2011
Avitzur, O. How to make your doctor listen. Consumer Reports. June 2011
Avitzur, O. Too much testing. Consumer Reports on Health. June 2011
Avitzur, O. Help your doctor remember you. Consumer Reports on Health. March 2011
Avitzur, O. Your doctor as salesman. Consumer Reports. May 2011
Avitzur O. Taking the keys from an older driver. Consumer Reports. January 2011
Avitzur O. Ten troublesome teen trends. ConsumerReportsHealth.org August 2010
Avitzur O. Severe snoring can signal sleep apnea. Consumer Reports. September 2010
Avitzur O. 5 things a doctor might not tell you. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2010
Avitzur O. "Great trip....except for the sprain." Consumer Reports. June 2010
Avitzur O. After the earthquake, military neurologists unite to help the sick and wounded. Neurology Today 2010;7:28-29
Avitzur O. After the earthquake, neurologists rush to Haiti, what they did and what they saw. Neurology Today 2010;6:1,9-10
Avitzur O. Supplements for migraines. Consumer Reports on Health. May 2010
Avitzur O. When you hit your head. Consumer Reports on Health. April 2010
Avitzur O. A neurologist and his daughter lend a helping hand to Haiti. Neurology Today 2010;3:1,18,19
Avitzur O. Will a pill boost your brain power?Consumer Reports. March 2010
Avitzur O. When cold weather hurts. Consumer Reports on Health. February 2010
Avitzur O. Six things to do in a doctor's waiting room. Consumer Reports on Health. January 2010
Avitzur O. What to do when you break down. O, The Oprah Magazine. January 2010
Avitzur O. Should you prescribe neuroenhancement drugs to your patients? Neurology Today 2009;22:12-14
Avitzur O. Your brain: use it or lose it. Consumer Reports. October 2009
Avitzur O. When it's time to fire your doctor. Consumer Reports on Health. July 2009
Avitzur O. First aid for coping with summer pests. Consumer Reports. July 2009
Avitzur O. Be wary of narcotics to treat back pain. Consumer Reports. May 2009
Avitzur O. My head is spinning. Consumer Reports on Health. February 2009
Avitzur O. Rx for Blackberry thumb. Consumer Reports. January 2009
Avitzur O. Are you making your headaches worse? Consumer Reports. October 2008
Avitzur O. Gardasil vaccine. Don't let the headlines fool you. Consumers Reports News. July 2008
Avitzur O. Tracking down migraine triggers. Consumers Report on Health. April 2008
Avitzur O. Take two: when and why to seek a second medical opinion. Neurology Now. 2007;6:38-39
Avitzur O. Know your rights. Neurology Now. 2007;5:34-37
Avitzur O. Your neurologist gets migraines: Ten migraine-prevention tips from headache experts who feel your pain. Neurology Now. 2007;4:31-33
Avitzur O. Un-planned: What to do if your health insurance doesn’t cover visits to your neurologist. Neurology Now. 2007;4:42-43
Avitzur O. Avoid insult to brain injury. Neurology Now 2007;2:44-45
Avitzur O. Just diagnosed--now what? Neurology Now 2007;1:42-43
Avitzur O. Preemptive strikes. Neurology Now 2006;6:17-19
Avitzur O. Grey matter’s anatomy. Neurology Now 2006;6:10
Avitzur O. Rejecting denials. Neurology Now 2006;4:36-37
Avitzur O. Waiting list. Neurology Now 2006;5:44-45
Avitzur O. Poetry in emotion. Neurology Now 2006;3:32-33
Avitzur O. Prescription for preventing common medication errors. Neurology Now 2006;2: 44-45
Avitzur O. In case of disaster: Emergency planning. Neurology Now 2006;6(1):34-35
Avitzur O. EMG Findings of axonal polyneuropathy. Neurology and Neurosurgery. May 2005
Avitzur O. Medscape Journal Scan: Pain Management. December 2004
Avitzur O. Medscape Journal Scan: Pain Management. October 2004
Avitzur O. Gabapentin and hepatotoxicity. Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery. October 2004
Avitzur O. Medscape Journal Scan: Pain Management. August 2004
Avitzur O. Treatment for meralgia paresthetica. Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery. August 2004
Avitzur O. Medscape Journal Scan: Pain Management. June 2004
Avitzur O. Daily persistent headache following mononucleosis. Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery. April 2004
Avitzur O. Medscape Journal Scan: Pain Management. April 2004