Electroencephalogram abnormalities in children with autism
spectrum disorders.
Abstract: Children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often are
evaluated with electroencephalogram (EEG) studies to assess their risk
for seizures or other underlying abnormalities. Their risk . . .
Effects of hyperglycemia on neurologic outcome in stroke
patients.
Abstract: Hyperglycemia in acute stroke patients increases cerebral
infarct size and worsens neurologic outcome with and without preexisting
diabetes mellitus. Hyperglycemia results from metabolic . . .
Gender-based nursing care.(educating nurses to examine the impact
of gender on a patient's health)(Editorial)
When John Gray published his now-famous book, Men Are from Mars,
Women Are from Venus, in 1992, he brought to public attention an
important view of the differences in thinking between men and . . .
What cues do nurses use to predict aggression in people with
acquired brain injury?
Abstract: There is a paucity of research on the frequent and
repeated episodes of aggression and violence experienced by nurses when
working with people who have an acquired brain injury. The . . .
Stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for the treatment of
Parkinson's disease: postoperative management programming, and
rehab
Abstract: High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus is
a neurosurgical procedure for the alleviation of motor symptoms of
Parkinson's disease and debilitating . . .
The symptoms, neurobiology, and current pharmacological treatment
of depression.
Abstract: Depression as a medical disorder increasingly is being
recognized and treated. The mood of an individual with major depression
is often described as sad, hopeless, or discouraged, and . . .
Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing anterior
cervical discectomy fusion.
Abstract: Outcomes are an integral part of surgical decision making
among patients, families, physicians, and nurses. The purpose of this
descriptive, longitudinal study was to investigate and . . .
Participation in a dementia evaluation program: perceptions of
family members.
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, disabling,
eventually fatal condition that affects approximately 4 million adults
in the United States. The purpose of this qualitative study was . . .
The validity and reliability of the Knowledge of Women's
Issues and Epilepsy (KOWIE) Questionnaires I and II.
Abstract: The Knowledge of Women's Issues in Epilepsy (KOWIE)
Questionnaires I and II were developed to assess what women with
epilepsy (WWE) and practitioners know about relevant topics . . .
Health promotion interests of women with disabilities.
Abstract: The number of women with disabilities (WWD) in the United
States is substantial and growing. Health promotion education can play a
key role in the achievement of optimal health and . . .
Spinal epidural abscess--from onset to rehabilitation: case
study.(Award Winner)
Abstract: Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition;
consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is
overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but . . .
Lumbar burst fracture associated with bowel, bladder, and sexual
dysfunction: case study.(Award Winner)
Abstract: Lumbar burst fractures occur when unusual force and
flexion are placed on the spine, causing the vertebral body to rupture
and possibly protrude in to the spinal canal. A resulting . . .
Telling it like it is.(need for portrayals and media coverage of
nurses)(Editorial)
Since nurses are such a prevalent part of medical care, it is not
unusual to see nurses portrayed in the media, from print media to
television, in both fictional and real-life situations. But . . .
Applying the psychoneuroimmunology framework to nursing
research.
Abstract: Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) provides a distinct
perspective regarding the interrelatedness of the nervous, endocrine,
and immune systems. PNI explicates the possible means by which . . .
Track schedule--AANN 37th Annual Meeting--Caring for a
Lifetime.(Calendar)
Track Schedule--AANN 37th Annual Meeting--Caring for a Lifetime
Saturday, April 9
Pediatrics Neurobehavioral
10-10:50 am (301) Pediatric Brain (302) . . .
The meaning of living with traumatic brain injury in people with
moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.(effect of traumatic
Abstract: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) extensively affects the
injured person's daily life. Research based on the perspectives of
people with TBI can increase understanding of the challenges they . . .
Pupil examination: validity and clinical utility of an automated
pupillometer.
Abstract: Pupillary size and reactivity have long been a critical
component of the clinical assessment of patients with neurological
disorders. The pupillary examination may provide critical . . .
Mild traumatic brain injury in psychiatric inpatients.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare psychiatric
inpatients with and without mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) on the
variables of length of stay (LOS), number of psychiatric . . .
Husbands and wives living with multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently is diagnosed in young
adults. Coping with symptoms of MS is challenging not only for the
person with the disease, but also for his or her spouse. The . . .
Nursing grand rounds: multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a highly variable,
unpredictable disease and one of the most life-altering diagnoses a
person can receive. Because it usually strikes in the prime of . . .
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