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Multiple Sclerosis Alexandra Degenhardt ▪ INTRODUCTION Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune demyelinating disease of uncertain etiology involving the central nervous system (CNS). In 70% to 85% of cases…

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…

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…

Confusion Sean I. Savitz ▪ INTRODUCTION Confusion is defined as the inability to maintain a coherent stream of thought or action. The level of consciousness is reduced in confusional states,…