The ophthalmologic exam
Introduction A comprehensive ophthalmic exam can be critical to the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions. Composed of eight different parts, certain components of a complete ophthalmic exam are easily…
Telemedicine for evaluation of clinical epilepsy
Introduction Epilepsy management encompasses a spectrum of disease acuity and locations. Whether providing chronic disease management in the outpatient setting, acute consults in the hospital for new onset or breakthrough…
Responding to a crisis: A call to action
Introduction As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) escalated into a global pandemic, health system scrambled to prepare for surge conditions. Patient loads increased exponentially, and state governmental agencies advised hospitals to…
The telemedicine exam general overview
The concept of telemedicine has been part of our human experience since ancient history, and really parallels the advancement in communication over the centuries. The idea of being able to…
Chapter 14 – Post-traumatic Epilepsy in Low Income Countries
Abstract Post traumatic epilepsy was recognized in many developing countries several thousand years ago. Increased incidence of traumatic brain injury due to rising rate of road traffic injuries, violence and…
Chapter 13 – Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs on Cognition
Abstract Patients with traumatic brain injury frequently develop epilepsy, cognitive dysfunction and behavioral imbalance. Understanding the interplay between antiseizure medications, mood and cognition is essential to any provider who cares…
Chapter 12 – Antiepileptogenic Therapies for Post-traumatic Epilepsy: Is There Any Evidence?
Abstract The use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is effective in reducing the risk of developing early (acute symptomatic) post-traumatic seizures compared to placebo or usual care in patients with severe…
Chapter 10 – Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
Abstract Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are paroxysms of altered sensory, cognitive, and/or motor manifestations with or without alteration of consciousness that may resemble epileptic seizures, but do not originate from…
Chapter 11 – Post-traumatic Epilepsy and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) can develop a variety of behavioural changes and psychiatric problems as a consequence of the TBI but the relationship with post-traumatic stress disorder…
Chapter 9 – Neuropsychiatric Consequences of Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Abstract Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries commonly present with a wide range of long term emotional and behavioural problems which are often classed as organic neuropsychiatric conditions. These range…
