Neuroblastoma mainly affects children. It is comparatively a rare form of cancer which affects the nervous system of your child.
It has been estimated that every year about 600 children will develop neuroblastoma.
Children below 10 years of age are more prone to this rare form of cancer. The cells of this cancer normally [...]
Despite the fact that functional MRI was discovered in the early 90’s, scientific research related to its clinical applications is still at an early stage. The first paper on the use of functional MRI (fMRI) in Alzheimer’s disease came out as late as 1999. Today, fMRI is being intensively studied in a number of other [...]
You might always think that your Jack Russell dog is an example of a healthy, playful and energetic dog. But you should not always think that way. You might not be aware that he is already infected with any of the various neurologic diseases. You need to find out these diseases before it finds your dog. Let's start first with ataxia. Cerebellar ataxia is described as a muscle or limb disorder that can lead to coordination and balance problem. Awkward movement is often seen in dogs with this disease. In severe case, dogs will have a hard time maintaining balance and, and worst, a dog will not be able to walk or stand. Another disease that affects your Jack Russell Terrier's nervous system is epilepsy. Canine epilepsy may seem surprising to some but it do exist. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. This is an inherited disease and is often times diagnosed by a veterinarian through physical and neurological exam. Tests such as blood count, serum chemistry profile
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Nursing Reference: Neurological Examination Slide Transcript
Slide 1: Neurological examination Submitted to AskTheNeurologist.Com in 2007 Author Anon.
Slide 2: 3 questions of neurological diagnosis 1) Is there a lesion ? - Presence of neurological abnormality 2) Where is the lesion ? - Location of problem - Requires knowledge of neuroanatomy 3) What is the lesion ?
Everybody wants a goodnight sleep. After long hours of working, people tend to have a deep sleep. It is because when you don't sleep well, the body reacts slower than the usual and the capability to think clearly is lessened.
Sleeping problems can be a caused by various physical disorder and sometimes from the medicines taken. Most people are awake in the midnight because of panic attacks. These panic attacks (or nocturnal panic attacks) are caused of neurological mechanism which is still unexplainable these days.
There are people who experience nighttime panic attacks but still able to return back to sleep very easily. However, if nighttime panic attacks are activating your anxiety and depression which makes it harder for you to sleep again, consider the following:
* Have an index card near your bed. Put a title on it that says your nighttime panic attacks caused by neurological mechanism. Record every instances of an attack for reference.
* Think of something you can do to mak
Neurological Handouts Slideshow Transcript
Slide 1: NEUROLOGICAL MODULE
Slide 2: THE NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM The neurological system controls body functions and is inter-related to other body systems i.e. a patient with dieabetes may suffer a stroke.
Slide 3: THE NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM Because the nervous system is complex, evaluation may be a bit daunting but many of the tests may be routine to
Book’s Details Title: Neurological Disorders: Course and Treatment Editor: Thomas Brandt, Louis R. Caplan, Johannes Dichgans, Hans-Christoph Diener, Christopher KennardPrice List: $210.00Hardcover: 1300 pages Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (December 20, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 0121258319 ISBN-13: 978-0121258313 Dimensions: 11 x 9.2 x 2.6 inches Book’s Description and Book’s Review The most magnificent book of neurology published within the last 10 years. Like its predecessor, the second edition of Neurological Disorders: Course and Treatment, will be most useful to the clinical neurologist. If you haven't read this you should not be dabbling in neurology. Buy it now!!!
Book’s Details Title: Technique of the Neurological ExaminationAuthor: William E. DeMyerPrice List: $71.95Paperback: 774 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 5 edition (October 22, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0071405682 ISBN-13: 978-0071405683 Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches Book’s Description and Book’s Review This comprehensive and authoritative text describes the full spectrum of procedures and techniques required for the critical neurologic exam. Includes new coverage of pediatric conditions and the neuroanatomical examination of infants, new illustrations correlating imaging studies with clinical presentations, extensive coverage of electrodiagnostic testing methods, and more. This programmed text is very educational. It combines historical perspective with clinical illustrations. If you've ever wondered the correct way to elicit a Romberg or how to interpret it (or any other exam technique) this is the book y
Taking a pill to allow eating gluten is a very appealing idea to people suffering from Celiac disease. Trying to maintain a gluten free diet for life, especially while traveling or having an active social life is nearly impossible. However, for those with Celiac disease, gluten exposure can cause serious symptoms and increase the risk of numerous cancers, especially lymphoma. It is unlikely a pill will become available in the very near future that would allow an unrestricted diet. However, in the February 2007 issue of the journal Gut, Dr. Cerf-Bensussan et al. from France, review the latest research that has progressed to the early stages of developing a gluten digestive enzyme pill. Oral proteases, enzymes that break down proteins, are being developed that target the toxic wheat gluten protein product gliadin that causes Celiac disease. A pill combining two or more of these digestive enzymes may allow people with Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity to eat gluten occasionally durin
An up-to-date review of the most common neurological disorders in the United States was published in the January 30th issue of Neurology. Researchers reviewed nearly 500 articles published between 1990 and 2005 to determine the rates of prevalence (meaning the total number of cases of a disease in a given population at a specific time; does not convey information about risk) or incidence (meaning the rate of occurrence of new cases of a particular disease in a given population; measures the risk of a disease) for 12 neurological disorders.
The study found that in the general population, nearly one out of every 1,000 people have multiple sclerosis, about 50% higher than a comprehensive review from 1982. It is not known whether the increased prevalence reflects improvements in diagnosis or an increase in incidence.
The study estimated that 121 out of every 1,000 people suffer from migraine and just over seven out of every 1,000 have epilepsy. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease
An up-to-date review of the most common neurological disorders in the United States was published in the January 30th issue of Neurology. Researchers reviewed nearly 500 articles published between 1990 and 2005 to determine the rates of prevalence (meaning the total number of cases of a disease in a given population at a specific time; does not convey information about risk) or incidence (meaning the rate of occurrence of new cases of a particular disease in a given population; measures the risk of a disease) for 12 neurological disorders.
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Brain dysfunction may be only sign of gluten related disease. Dr. Mario Hadjivassiliou recently reported at the International Celiac Symposium that his neurology clinic has followed over 300 patients with gluten sensitivity presenting with various symptoms. The most common neurological sign is ataxia, a condition of impaired balance. It was present in almost half. About 60% of patients with gluten ataxia have shrinkage of the cerebellum portion of their brain. They also may have irreversible loss of brain Purkinje cells. MRI scans of the brain often reveal bright white spots in this area.Gluten causes 34% of all unexplained sporadic axonal neuropathies. Gluten sensitive enteropathy is 10 times more common in these people. I recently treated a woman who had years of a known diagnosis of such a neuropathy though she had never been tested for celiac disease. She came to me after I diagnosed her daughter's celiac disease. Though she does not meet strict criteria for celiac disease she h
