Headache and Facial Pain
Headache and Facial Pain Julio R. Vieira Denise E. Chou INTRODUCTION Headache is one of the most frequent reasons for which patients seek medical attention and accounts for more disability…
The Neurologic Examination
The Neurologic Examination James M. Noble INTRODUCTION Of all the chapters presented in this book, the one most likely to remain nearly 100% relevant, if not also accurate, decades from…
Seizures and Status Epilepticus
Seizures and Status Epilepticus David Roh Jan Claassen INTRODUCTION Seizures are frequently encountered in both the community and hospital setting. Epidemiologic studies in the United States have shown that 11%…
Syncope and Spells
Syncope and Spells Tina Shih INTRODUCTION Sudden alteration of consciousness is a common presenting symptom in a variety of clinical contexts, from the emergency room to the outpatient clinic. The…
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Hearing Loss
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Hearing Loss J. Kirk Roberts INTRODUCTION Dizziness is an imprecise term used to describe a variety of symptoms including but not limited to vertigo, light-headedness, faintness, giddiness,…
Signs and Symptoms in Neurologic Diagnosis: Approach to the Patient
Signs and Symptoms in Neurologic Diagnosis: Approach to the Patient Lewis P. Rowland Timothy A. Pedley INTRODUCTION Accurate diagnosis is essential to making rational decisions about management and, increasingly in…
Global Burden of Neurologic Disease
Global Burden of Neurologic Disease Jennifer Sevush-Garcy Mitchell S. V. Elkind INTRODUCTION Neurologic disorders are globally among the most important causes of human illness and mortality. Quantifying the burden of…
Herbals and Dietary Supplements
Herbals and Dietary Supplements General Considerations Herbal agents are considered food supplements, and safety, optimal dosing, and efficacy do not have to be established. As herbal agents are not subject…
Suicide Assessment and Management
Suicide Assessment and Management Suicide Risk Factors Demographic Findings on History Examination Findings Protective Male gender White Single/not married Age Homosexual/bisexual orientation Unemployed History of present illness Presence of suicidal…
Physical Health Monitoring for Psychotropic Medications
Physical Health Monitoring for Psychotropic Medications Mood Stabilizers Lithium Test Baseline Weekly for 4 Weeks Monthly for 3 Months Quarterly Yearly When Symptoms Arise Special Considerations Pregnancy test X X…
