Nonaneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a review of clinical
course and outcome in two hemorrhage patterns.(continuing
education)
Abstract: Patients who experience a nonaneurysmal subarachnoid
hemorrhage differ from patients who suffer an aneurysmal subarachnoid
hemorrhage in initial presentation (including neurological . . .
Gait disorder is the cardinal sign of normal pressure
hydrocephalus: a case study.
Abstract: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is one of the few
reversible causes of dementia in older adults and accounts for
approximately 6% of all dementias. The cardinal sign of NPH is . . .
The errors from our ways.(Editorial)
That yawn you find yourself trying to stifle while in a
mid-afternoon patient care conference may not be as simple a phenomenon
as you think. It may signal a more serious problem for . . .
Elder abuse-a family experience.(Reflections)(Excerpt)
I wrote the essay "Primer for a Sociopath" after my dad
was murdered by a private caregiver. I was trying to think as the
murderer thought, listing all those items that an abuser would need to
know . . .
Research and the clinical trials coordinator.(Research
Corner)
Research is systematic inquiry that uses orderly scientific methods
to answer questions or solve problems (Polit & Beck, 2004). Clinical
nursing research is a term applied to scientific study that . . .
Spousal caregiving for stroke survivors.(Clinical report)
Abstract: Caregiving for a spouse who has survived a stroke has
multidimensional implications for both the partner and the spousal
caregiver. A phenomenological study was conducted to examine . . .
Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure
hydrocephalus.(Clinical report)
Abstract: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) is
characterized by a classic triad of symptoms including dementia, urinary
incontinence, and gait disturbance. INPH is clinically . . .
A comparative study of self-efficacy in men and women with
multiple sclerosis.(Clinical report)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine if there was a
difference in the level of self-efficacy between men and women with
relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and progressive . . .
Multiple sclerosis patients talking with healthcare providers
about emotions.(Clinical report)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to consider multiple
sclerosis (MS) patients' experiences of talking with healthcare
professionals about emotions and their emotional well-being both at . . .
High-dose methotrexate and primary central nervous system
lymphoma.(Clinical report)
Abstract: Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare
disease that is managed differently from other primary brain tumors and
other types of systemic lymphomas. The use of high-dose . . .
Chronic sorrow and coping in families of children with
epilepsy.(Clinical report)
Abstract: Epilepsy, a common problem in child neurology, affects
the entire family. There is a potential for such psychosocial
consequences as parental chronic sorrow and alterations in coping. . . .
A review of the predictive ability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores
in head-injured patients.(Clinical report)
Abstract: According to 1999 data from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by motor
vehicle accidents, firearms, and falls are recorded as a leading . . .
Can we mandate wellness?(Editorial)
For some time, healthcare professionals as well as the lay
community have recognized the importance of wellness activities.
Exercise, proper diet, avoiding unhealthy behaviors, and . . .
The pharmacological management of spasticity.(Pharmacology
Update)(includes statistical table)
Spasticity is formally defined as a velocity-dependent increase in
resistance to passive range of motion. It is a hallmark of neurological
diseases that affect the central nervous system, including . . .
A study of pupillary assessment in outpatient neurosurgical
clinics.(neurosciences research)(includes statistical tables)
Abstract: This study compared the accuracy of three methods of
assessing pupil diameter. Measurements from the ForSite[TM] pupillometer
and visual assessments were compared with measurements . . .
Neurological correlates of high-risk behavior: a case study of
Alphonse Capone.
Abstract: Neurological impairment, traumatic brain injury, and
childhood trauma and abuse are all associated with violent and high-risk
behaviors among prison inmates. This case study examines the . . .
Into the unknown: the experiences of individuals living with
multiple sclerosis.(neurosciences research)
Abstract: This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Before diagnosis, the
participants had experienced disparate and transient symptoms. . . .
The influence of metamemory on the quality of life of persons
with multiple sclerosis.
Abstract: This study examined the influence of metamemory (i.e.,
self-report of memory ability and skills), in combination with other
factors, on quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis . . .
The influence of spirituality on family management of
Parkinson's disease.
Abstract: This study examined the role of spirituality in defining
and managing Parkinson's disease (PD) for people with PD and their
families. A content-analysis approach was used to interpret and . . .
Optimizing patient care in the pediatric epilepsy monitoring
unit.(neurosciences research)(includes tables)
Abstract: In the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit (PEMU) of a
large midwestern hospital, patient care is optimized through the design
of the unit, nurse and family education, communication, and . . .
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