Category Archives: Neurology
Hydrocephalus
Background Hydrocephalus can be defined broadly as a disturbance of formation, flow, or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that leads to an increase in volume occupied by this fluid in the CNS.[1]
Dementia in Motor Neuron Disease
Background Motor neuron disease (MND), as the name suggests, is a pure motor disorder without any significant evidence of sensory symptoms, extraocular movement disturbances, bladder and bowel dysfunction, or cognitive impairment. Cognitive
Conversion Disorders
Background Conversion disorder, as stated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR), involves symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function that suggest a
printPrint Cocaine-Related Psychiatric Disorders
Background Cocaine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found within the leaves of a shrub, Erythroxylon coca. The earliest reported use of cocaine dates back to times when the ancient inhabitants of Peru
Borderline Personality Disorder
Background Personality traits are enduring patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself. They are exhibited in a wide range of important social and personal contexts. When these
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Background Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is one of the most common, severe, and persistent mental illnesses. Bipolar disorder is a serious lifelong struggle and challenge.[1]
Apraxia and Related Syndromes
Background Apraxia is one of the most important and least understood major behavioral neurology syndromes. It is one of the best localizing signs of the mental status examination and also predicts disability
Alzheimer Disease in Down Syndrome
Overview Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia.[1, 2] AD is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain, strongly associated with advanced age. However, it should not be considered
Alzheimer Disease
Background In 1901, a German psychiatrist named Alois Alzheimer observed a patient at the Frankfurt Asylum named Mrs. Auguste D. This 51-year-old woman suffered from a loss of short-term memory, among other
