Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from December 2004

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from December 2004

Out with the old, in with the new.(Editorial)(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... Another year is about to end. Where has the time gone? December means it's just about time to get out the champagne and party hats, time to reflect on the past and plan for the future, and time to make New Year's resolutions. You know...

High-frequency stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus for the treatment of Parkinson's disease--a team perspective.
December 1, 2004... Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than 1.2 million people in the United States. Genetic and environmental toxins are believed to be risk factors in acquiring the disease. PD is...

The influence of resources on perceived functional limitations among women with multiple sclerosis.
December 1, 2004... Abstract: The purpose of this longitudinal investigation was to identify the effects of external resources (i.e., education, marriage, employment, social support, economic status) on the trajectory of perceived functional limitation among women...

Intrathecal baclofen therapy over 10 years.
December 1, 2004... Abstract: Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy has evolved into a standard treatment for severe spasticity. After this therapy had been provided for 10 years, a retrospective chart review on 50 patients, representing a total 2,922 patient months...

West Nile virus--the eye of the storm: a case study.
December 1, 2004... Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV) is an arbovirus that emerged in the United States in 1999 and is migrating westward across the country. It occurs in the late summer or fall when there is an abundance of mosquitoes. Symptoms develop 3-14 days...

Multimodal monitoring: head injury management using Sjv[O.sub.2] and LICOX.
December 1, 2004... Abstract: Monitoring methods following severe head injury currently use indirect measurements of cerebral oxygenation and perfusion defined as intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) monitoring. Adequate information...

Dexamethasone therapy in patients with brain tumors--a focus on tapering.(Pharmacology Update)
December 1, 2004... Corticosteroids, a class of agents similar to natural corticosteroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland, are routinely prescribed for patients with brain tumors. These agents decrease tissue swelling and control signs and symptoms of brain...