CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

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DEFINITION Print Section Listen Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by persistent and unexplained fatigue resulting in severe impairment in daily functioning. Besides intense fatigue, most patients with…

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COCAINE AND OTHER COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The abuse of cocaine and other psychostimulants reflects a complex interaction between the pharmacology of the drug, the personality and expectations of the user, and the…

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SPECIAL ISSUES IN INPATIENT NEUROLOGIC CONSULTATION

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Inpatient neurologic consultations usually involve questions regarding specific disease processes or prognostication after various cerebral injuries. Common reasons for neurologic consultation include stroke (Chap. 32), seizures…

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CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Cerebrovascular diseases include some of the most common and devastating disorders: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing…

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NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES IN WAR VETERANS

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Neuropsychiatric sequelae are common in combat veterans. Advances in personal protective body armor, armored vehicles, battlefield resuscitation, and the speed of evacuation to tertiary care have…

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERS

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS Print Section Listen Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second commonest neurodegenerative disease, exceeded only by Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Its cardinal clinical features were first described…

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BIOLOGY OF NEUROLOGIC DISEASES

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The human nervous system is the organ of consciousness, cognition, ethics, and behavior; as such, it is the most intricate structure known to exist. More than…

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