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..Possible mechanisms of action are discussed and the need for additional investigation of quetiapine for posttraumatic mania is highlighted...

..Our prior work hypothesized significantly lowered total hippocampus volumes in heavy chronically drinking alcohol-dependent (AD) subjects compared with light-drinking nondependent control subjects matched for age and gender...

..Overall, the magnitude and pattern of cognitive impairment in Depressed-SLE patients cannot be explained by depression alone...

..Findings support the hypothesis that hippocampal injury underlies P50 nonsuppression post TBI and suggest that such structural abnormalities may be observed even in "mildly" injured persons...

..Education and supportive therapy may help patients and families mitigate the social isolation and embarrassment that PLC episodes frequently produce...

..There were no relationships between medication status and either NES or IQ scores. These results support a broadly conceived neurodevelopmental formulation of adolescent psychotic disorders...

..Practical considerations regarding the use of pharmacotherapies for posttraumatic cognitive impairments are offered, and the need for additional research in this area is highlighted...

..The material presented in this monograph will help clinicians better recognize, diagnose, and treat PBA, and will form a foundation for understanding and interpreting future studies of this condition...

..Finally, a core curriculum for fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry developed by SBCN and the ANPA is presented...

..The current and future role of psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists in the care and study of individuals with these conditions will be discussed...

..Finally, future directions for investigation of the cholinergic hypothesis and possible clinical applications of this information are discussed...

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..Finally, possible clinical applications and limitations of the P50 ERP in the study, evaluation, and treatment of patients with cognitive impairments after TBI are offered...

..This study examined the relationship between immune, cognitive and neuroimaging assessments in subjects with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) without histories of overt neuropsychiatric (NP) disorders...

..To correlate cognitive dysfunction with structural and neurometabolic brain findings in patients with non-neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (non-NPSLE)...

..This article discusses the clinical approach to treating an individual with depression and cognitive complaints following mild TBI. Recommendations regarding the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of these problems are offered...

..To examine neuropsychological and neurologic functioning in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients without histories of overt neuropsychiatric disorders (non-NPSLE patients)...

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..This study examined hippocampal volumes and neurometabolic alterations in relation to memory function in SLE patients without a history of neuropsychiatric syndromes (nonNPSLE)...

..To describe 2 patients with rapidly progressive dementia and risk factors for exposure to chronic wasting disease (CWD) in whom extensive testing negated the possible transmission of CWD. Design/..

..Complex relationships were found between gender, health conditions (with possible effects on cognitive functioning), and MMSE and MDRS scores. The authors discuss implications and future directions...

..This study was undertaken to clarify the genetics of very early onset Alzheimer disease (VEOAD), defined as AD beginning before age 35...

..Resources on which to build a neuropsychiatric foundation for forensic psychiatric opinions on memory impairment surrounding criminal behavior are offered...

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..This study examined white matter (WM) structural and metabolic alterations in relation to cognition in patients with non-neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (non-NPSLE)...

..To compare PTA severity and duration assessments made by Orientation Log (O-Log) and the Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test (GOAT) and the relationship of data yielded by these assessments to rehabilitation outcomes...

..Lastly, a perspective on the current and future role of psychosurgery for the treatment of mental illnesses will be discussed...

..Further studies are needed to determine the potential benefits of acute stroke treatment on both poststroke neuropsychiatric symptoms and the relationship between such symptoms and stroke outcome...

..Our objectives were to identify patient-related risk factors, processes of care, and the occurrence of any perioperative complications associated with cognitive decline...

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..Finally, psychosocial interventions relevant to the care of persons with posttraumatic depression are presented...

..With respect to the diagnosis of MS, greater training of primary care professionals, neurologists, and radiologists is necessary...

..A brief review of the literature regarding this condition, its treatment and suggestions for further study are presented...

..Accurate identification and diagnosis of psychiatric conditions producing pseudoneurological or non-specific somatic symptoms is necessary for both treatment and medico-economic reasons...

..Recommendations regarding evaluation and management of posttraumatic neurobehavioral problems in the critical care setting are offered...

..To examine the effects of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on chronic moderate-to-severe upper-extremity motor impairment after stroke...

..We examined clinical features, referral patterns, and diagnostic outcome of patients receiving cognitive evaluation in a behavioral neurology clinic who had no neurologic disorder...

..Pharmacologic interventions targeting the neurochemical modulators of the emotional expression systems may afford opportunities for symptom control among persons affected by this disorder...

..To explore the effectiveness of constraint-induced therapy (CIT) in the treatment of individuals with moderate chronic upper extremity paresis...

..This series highlights the value of collaboration between psychiatry and neurology for evaluation and treatment of older patients with neuropsychiatric problems not easily accommodated by many existing health care settings...

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..Cognitive outcomes after HI-BI are discussed and suggestions for the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic neurorehabilitation of these problems are offered...

..Alterations in fundamental sensory organization may underlie or interact with higher order cognitive mechanisms to produce changes in cognitive task performance...

..This article reviews the clinical spectrum of neuroendocrine deficits after TBI and their underlying mechanisms. Future studies of the effects of hormonal replacement on recovery are recommended...

..Larger multicenter prospective studies using standardized diagnostic instruments are needed to further clarify the nosology, risk factors, and clinical course of these disorders. Specific directions for research are provided...

..The authors propose a unifying term, involuntary emotional expression disorder (IEED), and provide diagnostic criteria for this disorder...

..This article focuses on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevalence, and proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of and available treatment options for this clinical phenomenon...

..As a clinical laboratory test, qEEG's cautious use is recommended in attentional and learning disabilities of childhood, and in mood and dementing disorders of adulthood...