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2010-2011 Psychiatric Pharmacy Review Course - ACPE Credit Only
The Psychiatric Pharmacy Review Course (Review Course) is an excellent course of study and resource for those seeking a review of psychopharmacology and current standards of care. Read more about this session.
[In Context] November, 2011
Primary dystonia (Review, December)Phukan J, Albanese A, Gasser T, Warner T. Primary dystonia and dystonia-plus syndromes: clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and pathogenesis. Lancet Neurol 2011; 10: 1074–85.Basilar artery occlusion (Review, November)Mattle HP, Arnold M, Lindsberg PJ, Schonewille WJ, Schroth G. Basilar artery occlusion. Lancet Neurol 2011; 10: 1002–14.Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (Review, December)Titulaer MJ, Lang B, Verschuuren JJ. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome: from clinical characteristics to therapeutic strategies.
[Review] Clinically isolated syndromes
SummaryClinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is a term that describes a first clinical episode with features suggestive of multiple sclerosis (MS). It usually occurs in young adults and affects optic nerves, the brainstem, or the spinal cord. Although patients usually recover from their presenting episode, CIS is often the first manifestation of MS.
[Review] Posterior cortical atrophy
SummaryPosterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a neurodegenerative syndrome that is characterised by progressive decline in visuospatial, visuoperceptual, literacy, and praxic skills. The progressive neurodegeneration affecting parietal, occipital, and occipitotemporal cortices that underlies PCA is attributable to Alzheimer's disease in most patients. However, alternative underlying causes, including dementia with Lewy bodies, corticobasal degeneration, and prion disease, have also been identified, and not all patients with PCA have atrophy on clinical imaging.
[Review] Cardiovascular and neurological causes of sudden death after ischaemic stroke
SummarySudden death is an important but widely under-recognised consequence of stroke. Acute stroke can disturb central autonomic control, resulting in myocardial injury, electrocardiographic abnormalities, cardiac arrhythmias, and ultimately sudden death. Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that autonomic imbalance is more frequent after infarcts involving the insular cortex, a crucial region for the control of sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic functions. Cardiovascular comorbidities increase the risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality after stroke.
[Review] Non-coding RNAs with essential roles in neurodegenerative disorders
SummaryThe importance of various classes of regulatory non-protein-coding RNA molecules (ncRNAs) in the normal functioning of the CNS is becoming increasingly evident. ncRNAs are involved in neuronal cell specification and patterning during development, but also in higher cognitive processes, such as structural plasticity and memory formation in the adult brain.
[Review] Mental health of displaced and refugee children resettled in low-income and middle-income countries: risk and protective factors
Children and adolescents who are forcibly displaced represent almost half the world's internally displaced and refugee populations. We undertook a two-part systematic search and review of the evidence-base for individual, family, community, and societal risk and protective factors for the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents. Here we review data for displacement to low-income and middle-income settings. We draw together the main findings from reports to identify important issues and establish recommendations for future work.
[Review] Mental health of displaced and refugee children resettled in high-income countries: risk and protective factors
We undertook a systematic search and review of individual, family, community, and societal risk and protective factors for mental health in children and adolescents who are forcibly displaced to high-income countries. Exposure to violence has been shown to be a key risk factor, whereas stable settlement and social support in the host country have a positive effect on the child's psychological functioning.