Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from February 2004

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from February 2004

Getting them home.(decreasing hospital stays)(Editorial)
February 1, 2004... An otherwise healthy female who had undergone anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion the day before was ready to be discharged, or at least I thought so. Her pain was controlled with oral acetominophen, she was eating adequately, and she had...

Riding out the storm: sympathetic storming after traumatic brain injury.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: Following acute multiple trauma, hypothalamic stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and adrenal glands causes an increase in circulating corticoids and catecholamines, or a stress response. In individuals with severe traumatic...

Long-term treatment optimization in individuals with multiple sclerosis using disease-modifying therapies: a nursing approach.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: The introduction of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for multiple sclerosis (MS) over the last 7 years has had a significant effect on the management of those living with this disease. Initially, the focus of improving treatment...

Comparison of brain temperature to core temperature: a review of the literature.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: In both animal models and human studies examining acute neurological injury, elevated core temperatures have been shown to exacerbate the degree of neuronal injury. There is an assumption that core temperature and brain temperature...

Caregivers dealing with stroke pull together and feel connected.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: Changes that can accompany stroke may create considerable stress for individuals caring for the affected person. This study explored the coping process for nine rural-dwelling caregivers of persons with stroke and the responses of...

S1 radiculopathy due to adenocarcinoma: a case study.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: What may initially appear to be a classic presentation of a common condition--in this case sciatic radiculopathy from presumed disc herniation--can sometimes reflect a more ominous process. This article discusses the presentation,...

Focus groups: the lived experience of participants with multiple sclerosis.
February 1, 2004... Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting young adults. The presence of the sometimes-invisible symptoms (loss of vision, fatigue, incontinence) and the episodic nature and uncertainty of symptoms can create a constant...

Bacterial meningitis associated with cochlear implants.(Horizons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Approximately 10,000 children in the United States have a cochlear implant. This surgically implanted device allows those with severe to profound hearing impairment to perceive sounds and learn to speak but is not without risks. In fact, in...

Prolonged QT intervals in SAH.(Horizons)(subarachnoid hemorrhage)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Those who work with patients in acute phase of care following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are well aware of the high risk for cardiac arrhythmias, identification of independent risk factors for one particular abnormality, QT prolongation, is...

New roles for lamotrigine.(Horizons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Many anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) have multiple uses. Their primary use is as anti-epileptic and anti-seizure agents, but they are also used in treatment of chronic pain, migraine, psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. The article is...

New role for gene therapy.(Horizons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Gene therapy is being investigated as a possible avenue of treatment in many neurological disorders including spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and others. Seizure control can be added to this growing list of...

Stroke and sleep-disordered breathing.(Horizons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Stroke and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are both common disorders associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several recent large studies have shown a strong association between these two disorders independent of known risk...

Potential new drug for spinal cord injury.(Horizons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The standard of care for acute spinal-cord-injured patients includes high-dose steroids, but there is no effective therapy for long-term spinal cord injury. It is therefore refreshing and exciting to know that potential drugs are being tested....