gale encyclopedia of neurological disorders

... the period of amnesia may eventually shorten Demographics About 7% of all individuals over the age of 65 havesome form ofdementia that involves some degree of am- nesia, as do about 50% of all individuals ... antipsychotic med-ications used to treat mental disorders such as schizo-phrenia An unrelated use of amantadine is in the treatment of viral infections of some strains of influenza A Description Some medicines, ... eventually results in the failure of many different organ systems in the body According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the most common cause of death is due to infection

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... techniques may enhance the response to biofeedback training GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Clinical trials The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other ... British Journal of Anaesthesia 92 (2004): 109–120 94 Description GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Arachnoid membrane A thin layer of tissue that is the middle layer of the three meninges ... other signs of back infection; or loss of bowel or bladder control or progressive leg weakness, suggesting compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

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... on a wide range of neurological diseases, cluding dementias, is conducted by agencies of the Na- in-tional Institutes of Health such as the Nain-tional Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... National InIn-stitute of Mental Health As of November 2003, scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke are reeval-uating the definitions for many forms of dementia, in-cluding ... evi-confabulation of events in terms of time and space (e.g., having a memory of two events that occur on different days as a combined memory of one event) People with Binswanger disease often suffer

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... aggravate symptoms of CTS Much evidence suggests that one of the more commoncauses of CTS involves performing repetitive motions such as opening and closing of the hands or bending of the wrists or ... histology of the CNS Both the spinal cord and the brain are made up ofstructures of nerve cells called neurons The long mainbody extension of a neuron is called an axon Depending on the type of nerve, ... cord com-ponents of the central nervous system contain bundles ofcell bodies (out of which axons grow) and branched re-gions of nerve cells that are called dendrites Between theaxon of one cell body

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... existence of postural GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS disorders of the vestibular organs, nystagmus will produce quick movements in the horizontal direction People with neurologic disorders ... because of age-related degenerative processes that cause progressive loss of disc elasticity GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Key Terms Collagen The main supportive protein of cartilage, ... can flow, changing the pressure of perilymph flowing into the brain and causing dizziness Fistulas often form as a result of head GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 295 Dizziness trauma

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... above, often resolve with GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Clinical trials The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders ... and management of patients with seizure disorders The combination of seizure type(s), etiology (cause), age of onset, GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 349 Epilepsy Any of the above conditions ... National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (April 10, 2004) Top 20 Meningitis FAQs Meningitis Foundation of America (April 10, 2004) GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 337

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... Institute of Neurological Disorders andStroke list a number of clinical trials There are also a number of studies being conducted at a more basic science stage evaluating the role of the following ... febrile seizures at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).However, the National Institute of Neurological Disordersand Stroke (NINDS), a part of the NIH, often sponsors re-search on febrile seizures ... rates of mental decline inolder women Between the ages of 30 and 90, natural agingprocesses result in the loss of 15–25% of the brain tissue In particular, losses are significant in the parts of

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... 409 410 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Hearing disorders ❙ Hearing disorders Definition Hearing disorders range from a temporary, partial loss of hearing to the permanent loss of hearing ... the legs • visual disturbances • ataxia GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Key Terms Dandy-Walker... Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (March 6, 2004) ORGANIZATIONS ... arthritis of the neck. The tense muscles put pressure on the walls of the blood vessels that supply the neck and head, LetterH.qxd 10/1/04 11:05 AM Page 405 406 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

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... diagnosed with some type of cancer, usually small-cell lung cancer, within two to three years of the onset of their initial symptoms of Eaton myasthenic syndrome Other types of cancer asso-ciated ... specified.) Age of onset of LD is closely related to clinical presentation Most cases of LD can be detected between preschool and second grade Typically, onset of LD before first grade, often demon-strates ... portion of the brain consisting of two cerebellar hemispheres connected by a narrowvermis The cerebellum is involved in control ofskeletal muscles and plays an important role in thecoordination of

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... examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has been used to support the di-agnosis of MS The presence of myelin basic protein in the CSF of an MS patient may be highly suggestive of ac-tivity of the ... wasting and loss of func- tion of any part of the body Cerebellum The part of the brain involved in the coordination of movement, walking, and balance Neurodegeneration The deterioration of nerve symptoms ... consists ofsupportive care and management of complications Bone marrow transplant (BMT) and enzyme replacement are two promising therapies that offer the possibility of alter-ing the course of these

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... covering of the brain and spinal cord Meningioma A tumor made up of cells of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meninges) Neurofibromas Soft, rubbery, flesh-colored tumors made up of the ... of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal mus- as-cles This range of disease includes degenerative diseases, infections, metabolic disorders, immunologic disorders, disorders of blood vessels, ... of the body’s neurological structures, including the area ofthe brain called the cerebral cortex, and how the variousregions of the cortex contribute to the normal and abnor-mal functioning of

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... et al “Tarlov cysts: a study of 10 cases with review of the literature.” Journal of Neurosurgery 95 (July 2001): 25–32. WEBSITES National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ... substance)along the axon of the nerve cell The role of myelin will bediscussed later in the description of the nerves themselves As a result of this loss of myelin, patients describe a ety of symptoms such ... prevention of some types of peripheral neuropathy If a person finds that one of the conditions of their employment is repetitive motion of the hand, as in typing, newer more ergonomic types of keyboards

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... 20 04) OTHER National Institute of Neurological Disorders and... Nature Genetics 23 (October 1999): 1 85 188 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Yasuhara, A., and Y Sugiyama ... reduction of intracranial hypertension; LetterP.qxd 10/1/04 11:08 AM Page 708 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 709 Pseudotumor cerebri Clinical trials The National Institute of Health ... disease of the white matter of the brain that almost solely strikes individuals who already have weakened im- mune systems. LetterP.qxd 10/1/04 11:08 AM Page 702 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

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... the result of the destruction of brain cells that occurs directly due to the trauma of the blow against the skull, and secondarily as a result of oxy-gen deprivation and swelling of the brain ... quality of life Contact information is the office of study chair William C Dement, MD, PhD, (650) 723-8131, or <http://apples.stanford.edu> The NHLBI is also planning a study of the outcomes of ... processes The practice be-of social work requires knowledge be-of human developmentand behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions,and of the interaction of all these factors Resources

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... of Health Web site for clinical tri-als at <http://www.clinicaltritri-als.org> Prognosis Stroke is fatal for about 27% of white males, 52% ofblack males, 23% of white females, and 40% of ... andanxieties of those who are designated as developmentalstutterers The severity of neurogenic stuttering is directlycorrelated with the degree of brain injury and degree ofhealing or lesions of the ... path to recovery Many schools offerthese types of support and are free to the students One of the best teams for the treatment of stuttering isthe family and friends of the person who stutters It

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... 5 The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of NEurological Disorders FrontMatter1.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page i GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 25 Alcohol-related neurological disease Institute of Allergy ... disease ❙ Z Zellweger syndrome Zonisamide GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ix List of Entries FrontMatter1.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page ix GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 11 Adrenoleukodystrophy covering ... Beach, CA xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Contributors FrontMatter1.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 7 Acupuncture any part of the body...

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... syndrome Plexopathies Poliomyelitis viii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS List of Entries FrontMatter2.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page viii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 545 Motor neuron ... Services Seal Beach, CA xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Contributors FrontMatter2.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page xviii 536 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Mitochondrial myopathies mutations ... personal assistive mobility devices GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS vii FrontMatter2.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page vii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 535 Mitochondrial myopathies Fat...

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... vein of the other. This abnormal connection can cause serious complications including loss of the pregnancy. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GENETIC DISORDERS 7 Acardia The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of Genetic Disorders STACEY ... that many of the new, iso- lated cases of amelia are due to autosomal dominant 70 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GENETIC DISORDERS Amelia ORGANIZATIONS Cherub Association of Families & Friends of Limb ... 50% of the HGD enzyme has normal activity. These individuals have no symptoms of AKU. However, they are carriers of AKU and can pass the gene on to their off- spring. All of the offspring of two...

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... suggests that as the 22 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 3 rd EDITION Adie’s pupil The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE conditions. Scientifically accepted testing of a large human ... part of the intestines of patients who have undergone an ileos- tomy (removal of a pouch at the end of the small intestine) and restorative complete colectomy (removal of all four parts of the ... IL Leslie Mertz Medical Writer, Biologist Kalkaska, MI GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 3 rd EDITION xxi The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THIRD EDITION LAURIE J. FUNDUKIAN,...

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... Resources Rockland, ME Carol Turkington Medical Writer Lancaster, PA GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURGERY xvii Contributors GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURGERY 29 Adrenalectomy Adrenalectomy A. Incision Right kidney Left ... CD- ROM. For more information, contact Gale s Business Development Group at 1-800-877 -GALE, or visit our website at www .gale. com/bizdev. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURGERY xiv Introduction Kevles, Bettyann ... aware that the universe of medical knowledge is constantly growing and changing, and that differences of medical opinion exist among au- thorities. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SURGERY xii PLEASE READ— IMPORTANT...

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