Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from August 2004

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from August 2004

All you really need to know.(Editorial)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... Every time I achieve a milestone in my nursing career, I find myself reflecting on what I've learned over time past years. Just as I began my 30th year as a nurse, I came across a copy of Robert Fulghum's (1990) book, All I Really Need to Know...

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004... Dear Editor: I read Calne's article, "The Psychosocial Impact of Late-Stage Parkinson's Disease" (December 2003, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 306-313) with great interest. The author covers numerous aspects the effects of Parkinson's Disease (PD)...

West Nile viral encephalitis: a case study.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV) has recently emerged as a significant and increasingly frequent etiology of encephalitis in this country. Even though WNV has been in the limelight of the national news media and in the public arena, recognition...

Perceptions of women with multiple sclerosis about osteoporosis follow-up.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: Research has demonstrated that women with multiple sclerosis (MS) do not make maximum use of information about osteoporosis prevention and management, even when they are well-informed. Focus-group methodology and telephone interviews...

Breaking down barriers to treat a patient with a germinoma: a case study.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: Germinomas are the most common type of germ cell tumor occurring commonly before the second decade of life. Because of the radiosensitivity of germinomas, traditional treatment following diagnosis has been conventional radiotherapy....

Practice on an acute stroke unit after implementation of a decision-making algorithm for dietary management of dysphagia.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: Dysphagia is a common disability seen in stroke survivors that has been associated with high morbidity and mortality. Research has indicated that implementing clinical guidelines and algorithms improves dysphagia management and...

Spinal epidural lipomatosis: a case study.
August 1, 2004... Abstract; Spinal epidural lipomatosis (SEDL), an abnormal localized or tumor-like accumulation of fat in the epidural space, is an infrequent complication of chronic steroid usage and an uncommon cause of spinal cord compression. A patient with...

Reducing discrepancies between MS patients' needs and use of healthcare services by applying a transmural care model.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: The Dutch healthcare system is effective for patients with acute, uncomplicated health problems but ineffective for patients with complex, chronic health problems such as multiple sclerosis (MS). To tackle these deficits, special...

Glomus jugulare tumor presentation and management: a case study.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: Glomus jugulare tumors are rare, normally benign, paragangliomas located in and around the jugular foramen at the base of the skull. They may cause significant lower cranial nerve deficits due to mass effect, and as part of the...

Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain lesions: an observation and follow-up.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a technique for obliterating intracranial targets that are inaccessible or unsuitable for open surgical techniques. By means of well-collimated beams of ionizing radiation, a high-dose, single...

Accurate patient history contributes to differentiating diabetes insipidus: a case study.
August 1, 2004... Abstract: This case study highlights the important contribution of nursing in obtaining an accurate health history. The case discussed herein initially appeared to be neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) secondary to a traumatic brain injury. The...

Intrapulmonary administration of medications.(Pharmacology Update)
August 1, 2004... The primary objective of any pharmaceutical preparation is to provide the desired drug concentration to the proper site in the body to promptly achieve the therapeutic effect (Hilleman & Banakar, 1992). One of the oldest strategies for drug...

Neurology and Neuroscience: an Internet Resource Guide.(Book Review)
August 1, 2004... Neurology and Neuroscience: An Internet Resource Guide Richard T. Johnson, MD, eMedguides. corn, Inc., www.eMedguides.com, $24.95, 584 pages This is the second annual edition of Neurology and Neuroscience: An Internet Resource Guide. It is...

Practical Aspects of Nutritional Support: an Advanced Practice Guide.(Book Review)
August 1, 2004... Practical Aspects of Nutritional Support: An Advanced Practice Guide Patricia H. Worthington, WB Saunders, http://us.elsevierhealth.com/, 2004, $39.95, 464 pages, ISBN 0721669646 Don't let the second half of the title of this book, An...