Epilepsy Metaphors

Author : Eleana Vaja
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783839441183

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Epilepsy Metaphors by Eleana Vaja Pdf

Between 1990 and 2015, American literature saw the emergence of a new corpus of epilepsy metaphors which tackle the stigma of epilepsy within three areas: society, body, and language. Eleana Vaja introduces concepts such as protometaphors, relational metaphors, epileptic texts, and metastability to categorize and examine these foci further. Applying philosophy as well as "hard sciences" (i.e. mathematics, medicine, physics) to disability studies, her study of selected works by Siri Hustvedt, Thom Jones, Reif Larsen, Dennis Mahagin, Audrey Niffenegger, Rodman Philbrick, and Lauren Slater shows how epilepsy metaphors redefine the notion of the "liminal" and the "normal".

Author : W. Curt LaFrance, Jr,Steven C. Schachter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107110724

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Gates and Rowan's Nonepileptic Seizures by W. Curt LaFrance, Jr,Steven C. Schachter Pdf

Describes NES, the population, current research and treatments presenting current best-practice and novel developments in the field.

Author : Tim Murphy
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791450872

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Nietzsche, Metaphor, Religion by Tim Murphy Pdf

Presents a radically anti-foundationalist reading of Nietzsche's philosophy of religion.

Author : Jeannette Stirling
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781846316173

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Representing Epilepsy by Jeannette Stirling Pdf

At least 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Representing Epilepsy, the latest volume in LUP’s acclaimed Representations series, seeks to understand the epileptic body as a literary or figurative device intelligible beyond a medical framework. Jeannette Stirling argues that neurological discourse from the late-nineteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century is as much forged by the cultural conditions and representational politics of the times as it is by the science of western medicine. Along the way she explores narratives of epilepsy depicting ideas of social disorder, tainted bloodlines, sexual deviance, spiritualism and criminality in works as diverse as David Copperfield and The X Files. This path-breaking book will be required reading for cultural disability studies scholars and for anyone seeking greater understanding of this common condition. ‘Representing Epilepsy offers a clever exploration of the cultural history of this condition, based on an effective interdisciplinary approach. It will be of particular interest to scholars and students in the field of Medical Humanities, as well as to all those involved in the care of people with epilepsy, who wish to improve their understanding of the socio-cultural repercussions of the condition.’ Maria Vaccarella, King’s College London

Author : Brenda Jo Brueggemann,Marian E. Lupo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317996033

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Disability and/in Prose by Brenda Jo Brueggemann,Marian E. Lupo Pdf

Through a series of critical essays this book concerns the relationships and possibilities in and between "prose" and "disability". It covers a diverse range from the role of the disability memoir, the effect of disablement on soldiers, phantom limb syndrome and the suspicion of ‘faking it’ that sometimes surrounds.

Author : Fernando Cendes
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782889712069

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Epilepsy Editor's Pick 2021 by Fernando Cendes Pdf

Author : Robert B. Taylor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461411116

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Diagnostic Principles and Applications by Robert B. Taylor Pdf

This book fills the need for a resource presenting important diagnostic facts that clinicians should have learned during their classroom lectures and subsequent clinical training, but often didn’t. The content will be literature-based information that can help the clinician avoid diagnostic errors. Most other diagnosis books on the market are either “physical diagnosis” texts targeting student readers or “differential diagnosis” books intended for use by practicing physicians, though both types of books aim to be comprehensive. What sets this book apart from other diagnosis books is that it is a curated collection of facts, tailored specifically to address common gaps in clinical knowledge and describe less-traveled pathways to important diagnostic destinations. This book focuses on high-impact techniques. Essential Diagnostic Facts Every Clinician Should Know contains: -Classical diagnostic pearls clinicians should have learned in physical diagnosis courses. For example, a patient with acute pericarditis may find that leaning forward relieves the pain. -Red flag symptoms of serious disease. For example, an infant that tastes salty when kissed might be the first clue to a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. -Pathognomonic signs allowing an occasional early diagnosis: For example, Koplik spots in a febrile child are found only with measles. -Plastic pearls exposed: For example, contrary to clinical lore, back pain at night has not been found to be a useful indicator for serious spinal pathology. -Counterintuitive clinical manifestations: For example, the patient with gout may have a normal or even low serum uric acid level during an acute attack. -Clinical manifestations that may point to uncommon diagnoses: For example, nocturnal bone pain, sometimes dramatically relieved by aspirin, characterizes osteoid osteoma.

Author : Philip Barker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135063764

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Using Metaphors In Psychotherapy by Philip Barker Pdf

Published in the year 1982, Using Metaphors in Psychotherapy is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychotherapy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128018491

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Functional Neurologic Disorders by Anonim Pdf

Functional Neurologic Disorders, the latest volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, summarizes state-of-the-art research findings and clinical practice on this class of disorders at the interface between neurology and psychiatry. This 51-chapter volume offers an historical introduction, chapters on epidemiology and pathophysiolology, a large section on the clinical features of different type of functional neurologic symptoms and disorders (including functional movement disorders, non-epileptic seizures, dizziness, vision, hearing, speech and cognitive symptoms), and then concluding with approaches to therapy. This group of internationally acclaimed experts in neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience represent a broad spectrum of areas of expertise, chosen for their ability to write clearly and concisely with an eye toward a clinical audience. This HCN volume sets a new landmark standard for a comprehensive, multi-authored work dealing with functional neurologic disorders (also described as psychogenic, dissociative or conversion disorders). Offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach for the care of patients with functional disorders seen in neurologic practice, leading to more efficient prevention, management, and treatment Provides a synthesis of research efforts incorporating clinical, brain imaging and neurophysiological studies Fills an existing gap between traditional neurology and traditional psychiatry Contents include coverage of history, epidemiology, clinical presentations, and therapy Edited work with chapters authored by leaders in the field, the broadest, most expert coverage available

Author : Barbara A. Dworetzky,Gaston Baslet
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780190265045

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Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures by Barbara A. Dworetzky,Gaston Baslet Pdf

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are attacks that mimic epileptic seizures, but are not caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Instead, PNES are typically considered involuntary expressions of distress, making diagnosis and treatment a challenge. Historically, patients are referred to neurologists who, after completing a diagnostic work up, refer patients to mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, for treatment. For a number of reasons, this transition of care between specialists is often not successful, and this impacts patient treatment and outcomes. Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Toward the Integration of Care offers new insights into the practical diagnostic and treatment challenges faced by clinicians who manage this condition. This book covers the different stages of care, from the initial evaluation to long-term outcomes, and highlights the need to work collaboratively to provide patients with comprehensive care and improved outcomes. It provides up-to-date evidence and shares clinical expertise for the management of this challenging diagnosis that requires the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team. The authors provide a new framework on how to conceptualize and manage this disorder to more effectively address the needs of patients.

Author : Bruce L. Miller,Jeffrey L. Cummings
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462531837

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The Human Frontal Lobes, Third Edition by Bruce L. Miller,Jeffrey L. Cummings Pdf

"This authoritative work, now thoroughly revised, has given thousands of clinicians, students, and researchers a state-of-the-art understanding of the human frontal lobes--the large brain region that plays a critical role in behavior, cognition, health, and disease. Reflecting a decade's worth of important research advances in such areas as functional connectivity mapping of frontal and frontal-subcortical circuits, the third edition is updated throughout. It incorporates rich recent discoveries about both normal and abnormal conditions, including significant new information on frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and an expanded section on neuropsychiatric disorders. Illustrations include eight pages in full color" -- Dust jacket.

Author : A. Prodromou
Publisher : Springer
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137482921

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Navigating Loss in Women's Contemporary Memoir by A. Prodromou Pdf

Navigating Loss in Women's Contemporary Memoir traces the grief process through the lives of contemporary women writers to show how its complex, multi-layered nature can encourage us towards new understandings of loss.

Author : G. Thomas Couser
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780472050697

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Signifying Bodies by G. Thomas Couser Pdf

Sheds new light on the memoir boom by asking: Is the genre basically about disability?

Author : George P. Prigatano
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190645953

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Clinical Neuropsychology and the Psychological Care of Persons with Brain Disorders by George P. Prigatano Pdf

The administration of psychological care to persons with brain disorders requires a series of skills that integrate the knowledge of clinical neuropsychology with developmental psychology, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and the study of the humanities. In Clinical Neuropsychology and the Psychological Care of Persons with Brain Disorders, Dr. Prigatano describes his approach to this complex topic. He reviews some of the defining characteristics of human nature, and blends that discussion with an understanding of how the brain normally develops and declines with age. The psychological struggles of people at each stage of development are further described as different brain disorders occur at different times in development.

Author : Kyle Brauer Boone
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462545551

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Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment, Second Edition by Kyle Brauer Boone Pdf

The go-to resource for clinical and forensic practice has now been significantly revised with 85% new material, reflecting the tremendous growth of the field. Leading authorities synthesize the state of the science on symptom feigning in cognitive testing and present evidence-based recommendations for distinguishing between credible and noncredible performance. A wide range of performance validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) are critically reviewed and guidelines provided for applying them across differing cognitive domains and medical, neurological, and psychiatric conditions. The book also covers validity testing in forensic settings and with particular populations, such as ethnic and linguistic minority group members. New to This Edition *Numerous new authors, a greatly expanded range of topics, and the latest data throughout. *"Clinical primer" chapter on how to select and interpret appropriate PVTs. *Chapters on methods for validity testing in visual–spatial, processing speed, and language domains and with cognitive screening instruments and personality inventories. *Chapter on methods for interpreting multiple PVTs in combination. *Chapters on additional populations (military personnel, children and adolescents) and clinical problems (dementia, somatoform/conversion disorder). *Chapters on research methods for validating PVTs, base rates of feigned mild traumatic brain injury, and more.