Mind, Body, and Medicine: An Integrative Text.(Book
review)
Raphael N. Melmed, MD, Oxford University Press, New York, 2001, 410
pages, $51.00, ISBN 0-19-513164-9
Mind, Body, and Medicine: An Integrative Text is a fascinating text
that interweaves the . . .
Caring for those without words: a perspective on
aphasia.(Reflections)(Medical condition overview)
Abstract: A technical grasp of a medical condition does not always
give a person a sense of the emotions behind the disease. Medical
professionals, of course, cannot afford to be emotionally . . .
Hereditary angioedema: a case study.(Case study)(Clinical
report)
Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a condition that results
from an autosomal dominant trait. It manifests as attacks of swelling
involving the extremities, trunk, abdominal viscera, face, . . .
The neuroscience of learning.(Report)
Abstract: Significant advances have been made in understanding the
neurophysiological basis of learning, including the discovery of mirror
neurons and the role of cyclic adenosine monophosphate . . .
Intracerebral granulocytic sarcoma.(Case study)(Clinical
report)
Abstract: Granulocytic sarcomas, also known as chloromas, are rare
extramedullary tumors of myeloid or myelocytic origin. They are usually
associated with both acute and chronic myelogenous . . .
DNR does not mean no care.(do not resuscitate)(Case
study)(Clinical report)
Abstract: End-of-life care is a complicated topic, especially in a
neurological intensive care unit. Death is a daily part of nursing care
and should be treated with respect and a definite plan of . . .
Acute ischemic stroke review.(Clinical report)
Abstract: More than 700,000 people have a stroke each year in the
United States. A diagnosis of stroke formerly elicited a nihilistic
approach, but this has substantially changed in the last . . .
Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 and its clinical applications in
brain injury.(adenosine diphosphate)(Clinical report)
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating occurrence
that may result in short- and long-term complications. Oxidative stress
(an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants) plays a . . .
Reflecting on a self-care process in the home setting for
traumatic brain injury survivors.(Case study)(Clinical report)
Abstract: An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with
disabilities from traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
can cause a wide range of functional changes affecting . . .
Mild traumatic brain injury: determinants and subsequent quality
of life. A review of the literature.(Clinical report)
Abstract: In this review, we analyzed literature related to the
clinical, theoretical, and empirical determinants of mild traumatic
brain injury (MTBI) in adults, with a focus on outcomes. . . .
Poverty, health, and the world in which we
live.(Editorial)
Whether your view is that the world is a smaller place than it was
50 years ago, or that our neighborhood has grown larger over the years,
globalization is here to stay. As a phenomenon, it is . . .
Job satisfaction among multiple sclerosis certified
nurses.
Abstract: Several studies document high levels of job satisfaction
among certified nurses, but no study has examined job satisfaction and
factors influencing job satisfaction of certified multiple . . .
FAST stroke prevention educational Program for Middle School
Students: pilot study results.
Abstract: This pilot study evaluated the effects of FAST Stroke
Prevention Educational Program for Middle School Students, a 2-month
stroke prevention educational program targeted to middle . . .
Stroke versus primary CNS lymphoma in the immunocompromised
patient.(central nervous system )
Abstract: Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphomas are an
uncommon form of brain neoplasm that should be considered in the
immunocompromised patient with neurological changes. It can be . . .
Cognitive remediation therapies for older adults: implications
for nursing practice and research.
Abstract: Among older adults, 20%-56% report having cognitive
problems, and such cognitive complaints frequently correspond to actual
neuropsychological impairment. The loss of cognitive abilities . . .
A Comparison of Working Versus Nonworking Family Caregivers of
Stroke Survivors.
Abstract: Because of the trend toward shorter hospital stays,
family caregivers of stroke survivors are expected to accept more
responsibility for helping survivors during the subacute . . .
The Impact of migraine: a case study.(Case study)
Abstract: Migraine headaches are common and among the most
disabling nonfatal conditions of humankind. They are frequently
misdiagnosed, which may lead to undertreatment. Patients . . .
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis.(Disease/Disorder
overview)(Case study)
Abstract: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a
monophasic, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that
predominately affects prepubertal children. It is . . .
Recognizing involuntary emotional expression
disorder.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Abstract: Involuntary crying or laughing are symptoms of a
condition known as involuntary emotional expression disorder (IEED).
This disorder is common among patients with stroke and . . .
Correction.(Correction notice)
Readers should note that there was an error in the June 2007
article "Fever Management Practices of Neuroscience Nurses:
National and Regional Perspectives" by H. J. Thompson, C. J.
Kirkness, E H. . . .
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