Pediatric Neurology for Psychiatrists Magdi M. Sobeih ▪ INTRODUCTION As the child’s brain develops, new developmental abilities arise. Skills in multiple domains are acquired concurrently. These domains include motor, sensory,…
Neuromuscular Disorders Andrew W. Tarulli ▪ INTRODUCTION The evaluation of a suspected neuromuscular disorder begins, like the evaluation of all other neurological disorders, with an attempt to localize the problem…
Spinal Cord Disorders Michael Ronthal ▪ MYELOPATHY Introduction The term “myelopathy” implies dysfunction of the spinal cord, which extends from the craniocervical junction to the level of the L1/2 interspace….
Movement Disorders Ludy C. Shih Daniel Tarsy ▪ INTRODUCTION Movement disorders comprise a group of conditions characterized by abnormal movements and postures. These disorders are commonly conceptualized in the context…
Brief Overview of Neuropsychological Assessment Nancy K. Madigan Sara J. Hoffschmidt ▪ INTRODUCTION The field of clinical neuropsychology is a specialization within clinical psychology that emphasizes study of the brain/behavior…
Pathological Laughter and Crying Josef Parvizi ▪ INTRODUCTION Most psychiatrists are familiar with disorders of emotional experience such as the prototypical mood disorders, including major depressive or bipolar disorders. Psychiatrists…
The Dementias Daniel Z. Press David B. Robinson ▪ INTRODUCTION Dementia is the broad term for a set of brain disorders characterized by a loss of cognitive function sufficient to…
