Parkinson’s disease

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J Parkinson’s disease Definition Parkinsonism is a clinical syndrome that consists of four cardinal signs: tremor, rigidity, akinesia, and postural disturbances (TRAP). Parkinson’s disease is a common cause of TRAP…

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Seizures

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K Seizures Definition Seizures are the result of abnormal electrical impulse discharges in the brain. Incidence and prevalence Seizures are one of the most common neurologic disorders and may occur…

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Neuropathy and myopathy

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I Neuropathy and myopathy Definition Neuropathy is a general term indicating nerve disorders of any kind. Myopathy is defined as any disorder with structural changes or functional impairment of muscle….

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Mental disorders

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G Mental disorders Mental depression Definition Mental depression is a psychiatric disorder distinguished from normal sadness and grief by severity and duration of the mood disturbances and by the presence…

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Multiple sclerosis

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H Multiple sclerosis Definition Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating acquired disease of the CNS characterized by random and multiple sites of demyelination of the corticospinal tract neurons in the…

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Intracranial hypertension

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F Intracranial hypertension Definition and etiology Intracranial hypertension occurs with a sustained increase in ICP above 15 to 20 mmHg. Intracranial hypertension develops with expanding tissue or fluid mass, interference…

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Hydrocephalus

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E Hydrocephalus Definition Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of CSF resulting either from an excessive production or from decreased absorption that leads to an increase in pressure in the ventricles…

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Guillain-barré syndrome

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D Guillain-barré syndrome Definition Guillain-Barré syndrome refers to acquired inflammatory peripheral neuropathies that are characterized by: (1) acute onset, (2) elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels with low CSF cell…

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Cerebrovascular disease

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C Cerebrovascular disease Definition Cerebral vascular disorders are characterized by sudden neurologic deficits resulting from ischemia or hemorrhagic events. Cerebrovascular disease is any of a group of disorders that affects…

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Autonomic hyperreflexia and dysautonomia

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B Autonomic hyperreflexia and dysautonomia Definition Autonomic dysreflexia (or autonomic hyperreflexia) is a disorder that appears after resolution of spinal shock. Incidence and prevalence The incidence and prevalence depend on…

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