Time is brain
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and first-time strokes account for over three-quarters of…
Neurology
When up is down: Delirium superimposed on dementia
How do we differentiate delirium and dementia and assess for DSD and prevent DSD and manage individuals with the condition? Distinguishing between the two…
Comorbid mental illness on acute medical units
What do you think when you have a patient with pneumonia and a history of mental illness? Before even meeting the patient, do you…
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Many of us tune out during commercials that list the rare side effects of a medication. However, understanding the side effects of disease-modifying and…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural damage leads…
Cranial nerve assessment: A practical approach
Acute and chronic neurologic presentations exist in all healthcare settings. Abnormal findings—subtle or gross—reflect sensory, motor, and reflexive function and have significant implications for…
Recognizing and treating dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that result from experiencing or witnessing trauma; affects up to 10% of the general population. As…
Seven reversible causes of dementia in older adults
Some causes of dementia can be reversed through proper identification, intervention, and treatment. Nurses play an essential role in improving the lives of many…
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differences
As the U.S. population ages, the risk for age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases. According to Lang and…
Potential vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease progession
In an effort to honor National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, we would like to highlight a new study which may offer hope to those within…
Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by extreme mood swings—from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). Unfortunately, BD frequently is misdiagnosed, which can lead to…
Beer potomania and hyponatremia
Beer potomania is an unusual syndrome of severe hyponatremia associated with excessive beer ingestion in the presence of alcohol use disorder and malnutrition.
Time is brain
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and first-time strokes account for over…
When up is down: Delirium superimposed on dementia
How do we differentiate delirium and dementia and assess for DSD and prevent DSD and manage individuals with the condition? Distinguishing between…
Comorbid mental illness on acute medical units
What do you think when you have a patient with pneumonia and a history of mental illness? Before even meeting the patient,…
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Many of us tune out during commercials that list the rare side effects of a medication. However, understanding the side effects of…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural…
Cranial nerve assessment: A practical approach
Acute and chronic neurologic presentations exist in all healthcare settings. Abnormal findings—subtle or gross—reflect sensory, motor, and reflexive function and have significant…
Recognizing and treating dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that result from experiencing or witnessing trauma; affects up to 10% of the general…
Seven reversible causes of dementia in older adults
Some causes of dementia can be reversed through proper identification, intervention, and treatment. Nurses play an essential role in improving the lives…
Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia: Discerning the differences
As the U.S. population ages, the risk for age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases. According to…
Potential vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease progession
In an effort to honor National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, we would like to highlight a new study which may offer hope to…
Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by extreme mood swings—from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). Unfortunately, BD frequently is misdiagnosed, which can…
Beer potomania and hyponatremia
Beer potomania is an unusual syndrome of severe hyponatremia associated with excessive beer ingestion in the presence of alcohol use disorder and…
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