Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from December 2002

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from December 2002

Family friendly. (Editorial).(Editorial)
December 1, 2002... In a recent conversation in the waiting area of the intensive care unit, a family member was overheard complaining, "They say they want us here, but they really don't. We're treated like we're in the way The nurse even told me that she's taking...

Grading scales used in the management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a critical review.
December 1, 2002... Abstract: The use of grading scales to predict clinical outcomes following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is commonplace. In recent times management of aSAH patients has developed such that surgical intervention is taking place...

Periventricular leukomalacia: pathophysiological concerns due to immature development of the brain.
December 1, 2002... Abstract: Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a result of injury and necrosis of myelinated fibers around the lateral ventricles. PVL is now considered the principal form of brain injury in preterm infants. This injury can have long-term...

Ritalin revisited: does it really help in neurological injury?
December 1, 2002... Abstract: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a commonly used central nervous stimulant. It has been used in various neurological conditions, including attention deficit disorder, depression, and narcolepsy. Methylphenidate has been advocated in...

Parkinson-plus patients--an unknown group with severe symptoms.
December 1, 2002... Abstract: The Parkinson-plus syndromes, which include multiple system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and corticobasal degeneration (CBD), are still not well-known. Research concerning diagnosis and treatment is ongoing;...

Comparison of a standard neurological tool with a stroke scale for detecting symptomatic cerebral vasospasm.
December 1, 2002... Abstract: The purpose of this study was to critically analyze the effectiveness of two tools used by nurses to assess neurological status of individuals at risk of developing cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage due...

Glial tumors--new approaches in chemotherapy. (Pharmacology Update).
December 1, 2002... Primary brain tumors (PBT) originate from structures and cells within the brain and are classified according to the presumed cells of origin. Glial tumors, representing 65% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors, are the most common...

Clearance of cervical spines in adult trauma patients. (Clinical Corner).
December 1, 2002... Emergency departments frequently care for trauma patients who oftentimes have closed head injuries or neck pain and have not yet had their cervical spine cleared. Approximately 3% of blunt trauma patients and 10% of those with head trauma have...

Low- versus high-dose radiation therapy. (Horizons).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... While high-grade gliomas are treated with radiation therapy as standard of care, disagreement exists about whether low-grade gliomas should be treated with radiation. Previous studies produced conflicting results, and low dose radiation has...

When to screen for stroke. (Horizons).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The American Heart Association (AHA) recently responded to statistics that although the death rate from heart disease is declining, the actual incidence of heart disease is increasing. This increased incidence may be tied into the aging of the...

More than the common cold. (Horizons).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Vitamin C has been recommended as a cure or prevention for just about every malady known. Now it appears that vitamin C may play a role in stroke prevention. In a study of almost 2,500 men in Finland, low-plasma vitamin C levels were...

Medication errors in perspective. (Horizons).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... A great deal of attention has been devoted to medication and other errors in hospital settings lately, prompting public outcry for improved safety measures. Many of the errors have been blamed on nurses, in spite of the fact that medication...

Easing the pain in peripheral neuropathy. (Horizons).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Peripheral neuropathy is a painful disorder with many etiologies, characterized by burning and tingling in the lower extremities. It is an unfortunate yet common complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), affecting about one-third of...

Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life.(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Published simultaneously as Loss, Grief & Care, Volume 1, Numbers 3/4 Lucien Cote (Ed.), Lola L. Sprizeles (Ed.), Robin Elliott, and Austin H. Kutuscher, Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904, 2002, 223 pages, $49.95,...

When Parkinson's Strikes Early.(Book Review)
December 1, 2002... Barbara Blake-Krebs, Linda Herman, and Susan Reese (foreword) Hunter House Publishers, PO Box 2914, Alameda, CA 94501, 2001, 288 pages, $15.95, ISBN 0-8979-3340-0 When Parkinson's Strikes Early is a small but powerful book that touches...