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To delineate optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) through a systematic review and analysis of the currently available literature.

To discuss the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)'s Top Five Recommendations in the Choosing Wisely campaign promoting high-value neurologic medicine and physician–patient communication. The AAN published its Top Five Recommendations in February 2013 in collaboration with the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation and Consumer Reports.

To update the 1997 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter regarding sports concussion, focusing on 4 questions: 1) What factors increasedecrease concussion risk 2) What diagnostic tools identify those with concussion and those at increased risk for severeprolonged early impairments, neurologic catastrophe, or chronic neurobehavioral impairment 3) What clinical factors identify those at increased risk for severeprolonged early postconcussion impairments, neurologic catastrophe, recurrent concussions, or chronic neurobehavioral impairment 4) What interventions enhance recovery, reduce recurrent concussion risk, or diminish long-term sequelae The complete guideline on which this summary is based is available as an online data supplement to this article.

Bell palsy, named after the Scottish anatomist Sir Charles Bell, is the most common acute mononeuropathy, or disorder affecting a single nerve, and is the most common diagnosis associated with facial nerve weaknessparalysis. In the past 2 years, both the American Academy of Neurology and the Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation have published clinical practice guidelines aimed at improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients diagnosed with Bell palsy. This commentary aims to address the similarities and differences in the scope and final recommendations made by each guideline development group.