Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from October 2007

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from October 2007

Poverty, health, and the world in which we live.(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... Whether your view is that the world is a smaller place than it was 50 years ago, or that our neighborhood has grown larger over the years, globalization is here to stay. As a phenomenon, it is constantly reshaping the world in which we live....

Mild traumatic brain injury: determinants and subsequent quality of life. A review of the literature.(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: In this review, we analyzed literature related to the clinical, theoretical, and empirical determinants of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) in adults, with a focus on outcomes. Consequences after MTBI were summarized, patient...

Reflecting on a self-care process in the home setting for traumatic brain injury survivors.(Case study)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities from traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a wide range of functional changes affecting thinking, emotions, and behaviors, or a combination of...

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 and its clinical applications in brain injury.(adenosine diphosphate)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating occurrence that may result in short- and long-term complications. Oxidative stress (an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants) plays a critical role in the development of secondary...

Acute ischemic stroke review.(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: More than 700,000 people have a stroke each year in the United States. A diagnosis of stroke formerly elicited a nihilistic approach, but this has substantially changed in the last decade. Currently, time is brain, and it is important...

DNR does not mean no care.(do not resuscitate)(Case study)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: End-of-life care is a complicated topic, especially in a neurological intensive care unit. Death is a daily part of nursing care and should be treated with respect and a definite plan of care. Unfortunately, there are still hospitals...

Intracerebral granulocytic sarcoma.(Case study)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: Granulocytic sarcomas, also known as chloromas, are rare extramedullary tumors of myeloid or myelocytic origin. They are usually associated with both acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia and myeloproliferative disorders. Leukemia...

The neuroscience of learning.(Report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: Significant advances have been made in understanding the neurophysiological basis of learning, including the discovery of mirror neurons and the role of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) responsive element binding (CREB) protein...

Hereditary angioedema: a case study.(Case study)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a condition that results from an autosomal dominant trait. It manifests as attacks of swelling involving the extremities, trunk, abdominal viscera, face, neck, or airway. The attacks may occur...

Caring for those without words: a perspective on aphasia.(Reflections)(Medical condition overview)
October 1, 2007... Abstract: A technical grasp of a medical condition does not always give a person a sense of the emotions behind the disease. Medical professionals, of course, cannot afford to be emotionally invested in every illness they see. Some amount of...

Mind, Body, and Medicine: An Integrative Text.(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Raphael N. Melmed, MD, Oxford University Press, New York, 2001, 410 pages, $51.00, ISBN 0-19-513164-9 Mind, Body, and Medicine: An Integrative Text is a fascinating text that interweaves the complex components of health and illness through...

Pediatric Neurosurgical Intensive Care.(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Brian T. Andrews and Gregory B. Hammer, Editors, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, 1997, $79.95, 310 pages, ISBN 9624246-6-8 Pediatric Neurosurgical Intensive Care is a succinct compilation of pertinent...

Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, Second Edition.(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... David Robertson, Editor-in-chief, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2004, $79.95, 459 pages, ISBN 0-12-589762-6 Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System, Second Edition is a valuable resource for individuals working in the neuroscience arena. The book...