Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction
9 Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction The complex neural mechanisms involved in bladder regulation make this process sensitive to a wide variety of neurologic diseases affecting the central and…
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Syncope
7 Dizziness, Vertigo, and Syncope The word dizziness is used by patients and sometimes clinicians to describe many different symptoms ranging from room spinning and light-headedness to disorientation,…
Sleep Disorders
13 Sleep Disorders PHYSIOLOGY OF SLEEP Sleep is a process necessary for life and is considered essential for restoration of energy, consolidation of memory and learning, and maintenance…
The Sensory System
6 The Sensory System The sensory system is that part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information, including the somatosensory and special senses: smell, vision, taste,…
Ataxia and Gait Disorders
8 Ataxia and Gait Disorders The staggering steps of a young child learning to walk are a classic example of ataxia, a condition in which the control of…
17 – Suicide Loss Survivors
Abstract Grief is a universal human experience, and yet is often a topic clinicians and the general public are not well versed in. Grief brings painful yet entirely natural emotions…
13 – Youth and Adolescents
Abstract Suicide among youth is a major public health concern globally. According to the WHO, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world for 10–29-year-olds. It is…
15 – Older Adults
Abstract Although suicide in other demographic groups may receive more public attention, suicide among older adults has long been an intense target of concern for suicide prevention. In fact, in…
16 – LGBTQ Populations
Abstract In recent years in the USA, UK, and many other areas around the world, awareness of suicide risk in LGBTQ youth as well as across the lifespan has increased…
14 – Military and Veterans
Abstract As a healthcare provider, consider taking special notice of your patients who are veterans or active duty service members. You may be the only caregiver poised to recognize suicide…
