Spring 2002 - Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh
... (33-65%), some improvement (<33%), and preoperative state (0%). For the purposes of this review anything less than either complete resolution (100%) or dramatic improvement (66-99%) was considered as a failure as such a result would not allow the patients to participate in the activities of daily li ...
... (33-65%), some improvement (<33%), and preoperative state (0%). For the purposes of this review anything less than either complete resolution (100%) or dramatic improvement (66-99%) was considered as a failure as such a result would not allow the patients to participate in the activities of daily li ...
Golgi Tendon Organs
... Application of strong stimulus to a limb. Response includes: A. Flexion and withdrawal of that limb B. Extension of the opposite limb after 0.20.5 second. ...
... Application of strong stimulus to a limb. Response includes: A. Flexion and withdrawal of that limb B. Extension of the opposite limb after 0.20.5 second. ...
PowerPoint - The Movement Disorder Society
... - improves with placing his hands over his head or pulling the waistband off of his body ...
... - improves with placing his hands over his head or pulling the waistband off of his body ...
Lecture Suggestions and Guidelines
... Answer: N/A Critical Thinking Issue(s) 1. Surgical severing of the corpus callosum has been used to correct miscommunication problems between the right and left cerebral hemispheres. How is this effective? Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with o ...
... Answer: N/A Critical Thinking Issue(s) 1. Surgical severing of the corpus callosum has been used to correct miscommunication problems between the right and left cerebral hemispheres. How is this effective? Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with o ...
Page 1 of 6 Clinical Policy: Clobazam (Onfi)
... positive response to therapy for re-auth. -Updated references Important Reminder This clinical policy has been developed by appropriately experienced and licensed health care professionals based on a review and consideration of currently available generally accepted standards of medical practice; pe ...
... positive response to therapy for re-auth. -Updated references Important Reminder This clinical policy has been developed by appropriately experienced and licensed health care professionals based on a review and consideration of currently available generally accepted standards of medical practice; pe ...
LEARNING OBJECTIVE 7: Explain hemisphere dominance.
... Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with one another via the nerve fibers of the corpus callosum which connect the two hemispheres. In a recent experiment, a patient was shown a picture of a woman talking on the telephone. When the patient attempte ...
... Answer: The dominant hemisphere and nondominant hemisphere are capable of communication with one another via the nerve fibers of the corpus callosum which connect the two hemispheres. In a recent experiment, a patient was shown a picture of a woman talking on the telephone. When the patient attempte ...
Unique Considerations – the Female Paralympic Athlete (Blauwet)
... – Severely reduced BMD as a result of decreased weightbearing loads – risk increases with duration of injury – Fractures most commonly involve the distal femur or proximal tibia (Frotzler 2015) Amputees – Unilateral amputees show decreased BMD in the limb affected by amputation (Sherk 2008) Othe ...
... – Severely reduced BMD as a result of decreased weightbearing loads – risk increases with duration of injury – Fractures most commonly involve the distal femur or proximal tibia (Frotzler 2015) Amputees – Unilateral amputees show decreased BMD in the limb affected by amputation (Sherk 2008) Othe ...
CENTRALNA BOLEČINA – PATOFIZIOLOGIJA IN TERAPIJA CENTRAL
... • DREZ lesions • spinal cord stimulation • electrical motor cortex stimulation • repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation noninvasive motor cortex stimulation techniqued • deep brain stimulation • vestibular caloric stimulation • TENS and low-frequency TENS ...
... • DREZ lesions • spinal cord stimulation • electrical motor cortex stimulation • repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation noninvasive motor cortex stimulation techniqued • deep brain stimulation • vestibular caloric stimulation • TENS and low-frequency TENS ...
DO WE HAVE TO TREAT POST-TRAUMATIC
... Post-traumatic seizures (PTS) can occur soon after the injury, presumably as a consequence of the acute pathophysiologic changes secondary to the neurologic insult, or they may first develop months to years (even decades) after the head injury. Accordingly, early, or provoked (up to seven days after ...
... Post-traumatic seizures (PTS) can occur soon after the injury, presumably as a consequence of the acute pathophysiologic changes secondary to the neurologic insult, or they may first develop months to years (even decades) after the head injury. Accordingly, early, or provoked (up to seven days after ...
parkinson`s syndrome - Bahrain Medical Bulletin
... by Saur and Levinsohn8. In another case of Gelber and Sundt9, an aneurysm of the intrapetrous portion of the internal carotid artery had extended into the cavernous sinus and caused the Parkinson’s syndrome. Involvement of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve has also been noted in two ca ...
... by Saur and Levinsohn8. In another case of Gelber and Sundt9, an aneurysm of the intrapetrous portion of the internal carotid artery had extended into the cavernous sinus and caused the Parkinson’s syndrome. Involvement of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve has also been noted in two ca ...
Perform and interpret CSF Examinations
... - Exception: therapeutic use of lumbar puncture to reduce ICP Infections - Skin infections at puncture site may cause sepsis Abnormal respiratory pattern -Hypertension with bradycardia and deteriorating consciousness -Vertebral deformities (scoliosis or kyphosis), in hands of an inexperienced ph ...
... - Exception: therapeutic use of lumbar puncture to reduce ICP Infections - Skin infections at puncture site may cause sepsis Abnormal respiratory pattern -Hypertension with bradycardia and deteriorating consciousness -Vertebral deformities (scoliosis or kyphosis), in hands of an inexperienced ph ...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy May 2014
... The adult-onset form of spinal muscular atrophy is caused by a mutation in the VAPB gene. The VAPB gene provides instructions for making a protein that is found in cells throughout the body. Researchers suggest that this protein may play a role in preventing the buildup of unfolded or misfolded prot ...
... The adult-onset form of spinal muscular atrophy is caused by a mutation in the VAPB gene. The VAPB gene provides instructions for making a protein that is found in cells throughout the body. Researchers suggest that this protein may play a role in preventing the buildup of unfolded or misfolded prot ...
with concussion injuries
... “…a biomechanically induced neurological injury resulting in an alteration in mental status such as confusion or amnesia which may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.” ...
... “…a biomechanically induced neurological injury resulting in an alteration in mental status such as confusion or amnesia which may or may not involve a loss of consciousness.” ...
Are Impaired Childhood Motor Skills a Risk Factor for Adolescent
... The use of prospectively collected birth cohort data enabled us to examine links longitudinally between two clusters of symptoms that are usually regarded as unrelated— namely, motor skills and persistent anxiety. One would expect parental errors of recall to be independent of the presence of subseq ...
... The use of prospectively collected birth cohort data enabled us to examine links longitudinally between two clusters of symptoms that are usually regarded as unrelated— namely, motor skills and persistent anxiety. One would expect parental errors of recall to be independent of the presence of subseq ...
The addition of olanzapine to valproate or lithium for acute manic or
... Tohen et al have shown that olanzapine is an effective treatment for mania. Based on the effect size of 0.47, the primary measure of manic symptom reduction indicated that 68% (95% CI 59% to 76%) of patients receiving placebo and lithium or valproate improved less than the average patient receiving ...
... Tohen et al have shown that olanzapine is an effective treatment for mania. Based on the effect size of 0.47, the primary measure of manic symptom reduction indicated that 68% (95% CI 59% to 76%) of patients receiving placebo and lithium or valproate improved less than the average patient receiving ...
Please refer to the case below to answer the following survey
... e. All of the above 4. The most effective thing TR could do at this point to slow his COPD progression is: a. Better compliance with medications b. Treat his anxiety c. Stop smoking d. Loose weight 5. A Pulmonary rehab program is only indicated in severe COPD a. True b. False 6. Based on TR’s compla ...
... e. All of the above 4. The most effective thing TR could do at this point to slow his COPD progression is: a. Better compliance with medications b. Treat his anxiety c. Stop smoking d. Loose weight 5. A Pulmonary rehab program is only indicated in severe COPD a. True b. False 6. Based on TR’s compla ...
Motor Neuron Diseases and Newer Therapeutic Approaches
... Pure lower motor neuron syndrome: 1. Genetic testing in case of slowly progressive disease. 2. EMG / Nerve conduction studies. 3. Thyroid function and routine blood analysis. Mixed upper and lower motor neuron syndrome: 1. EMG and nerve conduction study 2. Routine blood test, thyroid function 3. HIV ...
... Pure lower motor neuron syndrome: 1. Genetic testing in case of slowly progressive disease. 2. EMG / Nerve conduction studies. 3. Thyroid function and routine blood analysis. Mixed upper and lower motor neuron syndrome: 1. EMG and nerve conduction study 2. Routine blood test, thyroid function 3. HIV ...
Acute stroke
... Cutaneouspetechiae suggest thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, meningococcemia, or a bleeding diathesis associated with an intracerebral hemorrhage. Cyanosis, reddish or anemic skin coloration are other indications of an underlying systemic disease responsible for the coma. ...
... Cutaneouspetechiae suggest thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, meningococcemia, or a bleeding diathesis associated with an intracerebral hemorrhage. Cyanosis, reddish or anemic skin coloration are other indications of an underlying systemic disease responsible for the coma. ...
Syndromic Craniosynostosis
... Early surgery is advocated for both but for different reasons: In Apert’s, early surgery is indicated to further dysmorphic growth changes in the cranial base. In Crouzon’s, early surgery is indicated for RICP. Pfeiffer’s Syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type II) Tessier refers to it as “lo ...
... Early surgery is advocated for both but for different reasons: In Apert’s, early surgery is indicated to further dysmorphic growth changes in the cranial base. In Crouzon’s, early surgery is indicated for RICP. Pfeiffer’s Syndrome (Acrocephalosyndactyly Type II) Tessier refers to it as “lo ...
Neurology - Porterville College Home
... and is considered the milder form? What are the symptoms of meningitis? To facilitate performing the lumbar puncture, on the patient who may have meningitis, it is best for the nurse to place the patient in what position? After the lumbar puncture has been performed, it is best for the nurse to do ...
... and is considered the milder form? What are the symptoms of meningitis? To facilitate performing the lumbar puncture, on the patient who may have meningitis, it is best for the nurse to place the patient in what position? After the lumbar puncture has been performed, it is best for the nurse to do ...
Prolonged unconsciousness after anaesthesia
... A number of authors report causes and hypothesize that, after exclusion of organs and pharmacological causes, coma may be attributed to a disassociative stupor. Reported delays in return to consciousness span time periods from 2 to 30 h, and longer periods of amnesia thereafter. There are four repor ...
... A number of authors report causes and hypothesize that, after exclusion of organs and pharmacological causes, coma may be attributed to a disassociative stupor. Reported delays in return to consciousness span time periods from 2 to 30 h, and longer periods of amnesia thereafter. There are four repor ...
cerebral vascular accident - transient ischemic attack
... - Major c ereb ral infarction from throm boe m boli (TE) -> CV A - sm all infarcts m ay cause TIA - Clinical picture very variable: (f) extent and site of infarct - Clinical deficits - Often inaccura te in mapp ing precise vascular territory - General site of major infarct may be determined from pre ...
... - Major c ereb ral infarction from throm boe m boli (TE) -> CV A - sm all infarcts m ay cause TIA - Clinical picture very variable: (f) extent and site of infarct - Clinical deficits - Often inaccura te in mapp ing precise vascular territory - General site of major infarct may be determined from pre ...
The HUMAN BODY
... • Collection of similar cells grouped together to perform a specific function. • Usually derived from a common embryonic origin. • Four Major Tissue Types ...
... • Collection of similar cells grouped together to perform a specific function. • Usually derived from a common embryonic origin. • Four Major Tissue Types ...
Perioperative Stroke in Infants Undergoing Open Heart Operations
... using CPB, half of which occurred preoperatively. This large, prospective cohort study evaluating stroke in infants with CHD, in which brain MRI was used for case ascertainment, shows that infarcts in these infants are almost always clinically covert, with a wide spectrum of size, chronicity, and an ...
... using CPB, half of which occurred preoperatively. This large, prospective cohort study evaluating stroke in infants with CHD, in which brain MRI was used for case ascertainment, shows that infarcts in these infants are almost always clinically covert, with a wide spectrum of size, chronicity, and an ...
Spinal Immobilization - Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps
... Diving accidents or near drowning where diving may have been involved Penetrating trauma to head, neck, or torso ...
... Diving accidents or near drowning where diving may have been involved Penetrating trauma to head, neck, or torso ...