"This book uses evidence-based chapters to provide clarity and certainty in the clinical management of congenital vascular malformations (CVM). Each chapter written by the world authorities on each topic, reviews in depth the controversial issues in CVM management. Learn the up-…
God Damn is a poetic collection that delves into the complex relationship between a daughter and her father, who has recently suffered from a stroke. As her father grapples with Aphasia, a neurological disorder which has rendered him with a uniquely limited vocabulary, the autho…
Kidney function plays an important role in drug safety and effectiveness. As many medications are excreted by the kidneys, patients with reduced kidney function are at a higher risk of supratherapeutic or toxic drug levels. At the same time, drug-induced nephrotoxicity is common…
The current study examined the change in articulatory patterns when speakers were asked to increase and decrease their speaking rate by matching metered and rhythmic audio recordings and by matching metered and rhythmic audiovisual recordings. There were 10 participants, five ma…
A Esclerose Lateral Amiotrofica (ELA) é uma doença neurodegenerativa rara que envolve principalmente os neurónios motores (diretamente associados a movimentos voluntários). Atualmente, não existe cura para a ELA, aproximadamente 50% dos pacientes com ELA morrem dentro de 30 mese…
Background. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) on squat strength when compared to glute strengthening exercises in individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 experiencing low back pain (LBP). Additionally, DNS was comp…
Background. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) on squat strength when compared to glute strengthening exercises in individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 experiencing low back pain (LBP). Additionally, DNS was comp…
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. CVD mainly comprise of coronary heart disease and stroke and were ranked first and fourth respectively amongst leading causes of death in the United States. Influenza (flu) caus…
Background. It has become conventional wisdom that regular routine check-ups help early detection and control of many chronic diseases that have the potential to have adverse effects in late age and also cause premature death. Primary Care (PC) is intended to address early detec…
Medical knowledge and functional assessment are analyzed with scaled measurement instruments and qualitative data from interview narratives. Focusing on functional ability after an acute stroke event, this dissertation presents an account of functional independence in self-care …
Stroke is a critical health issue that largely affects individuals’ overall life. Sleep-related factors are emerging risk factors of stroke, and their relationships with stroke have been less investigated compared to other risk factors. The purpose of this study was to examine w…
To study if there is any association of caffeine with mortality secondary to cardiovascular disease in survivors of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, we used the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the Linked Mortality File. Out of 1083 survivors of s…
Among cerebral disorders, brain aneurysm (BA) is distinguished by tragic and serious neurological complications. The ballooning of brain arteries is a common pathology at all ages and associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Recent BA related studies in medical and en…
Cortical blindness (CB) is a common sequela after stroke affecting primary visual cortex, presenting as a contralesional, homonymous visual field cut. It is widely assumed that, after a brief period of spontaneous improvement, the vision loss becomes stable and permanent. Yet, t…
Background and objectives of the study. Hip fractures are prevalent among older adults and recognized to be a major public health problem in many Western nations. Hip fractures, particularly in elderly, result in loss of independence in ambulation, limits in activities of daily …
This book provides a concise review for practitioners in preparation for the Vascular Neurology Boards including the Maintenance of Certification exam. A valuable second edition, expertly written text is supplemented with new treatment paradigms as well as new and updated trial …
"This book will cover recent advances in genetics and molecular biology of cerebrovascular diseases, including ischemic stroke, brain arteriovenous malformation, brain aneurysms, and cavernous malformation. Developments in diagnostics, imaging and treatment will also be discusse…