Introduction Depression has enormous impact on individuals, their families, and society. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments options ( ). However, unfortunately, a significant proportion of patients do not achieve…
Introduction Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional perception that is usually, but not always, the result of underlying tissue pathology. It is often the initial complaint that brings a…
Introduction Walking is an extraordinarily complex task requiring integration of the entire nervous system, making gait susceptible to a variety of underlying neurologic abnormalities. Gait disorders are common and contribute…
Introduction Sleep is a universal function of living species, comprising one-third of human life. Poor quality or insufficient sleep has been associated with worsening function of most body systems, including…
Anatomic and Physiologic Remarks The principal role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the maintenance of homeostasis by regulating and integrating the activities of essentially all organs. The ANS…
Introduction In 1868 Jean-Martin Charcot provided the first detailed anatomic illustrations of “la sclérose en plaques,” characteristic periventricular white matter lesions that are now appreciated as a pathologic hallmark of…
Introduction Motor neuron diseases are the result of dysfunction of upper motor neurons in the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe and/or lower motor neurons in the ventral horn of…
Introduction Peripheral neuropathy is among the most common neurologic problems encountered by primary care clinicians, as it affects up to 8% of adults over the age of 55. Despite its…
