Archive for the 'Neurorehabilitation' Category

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

I looked at his chest. There was a small rectangular bump on his right upper chest. What is it? I knew it’s a machine. But what is it?
It’s a deep brain stimulator for a person with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Oh! After googling it to find out more about it, I discovered a video on a [...]

1st Geriatric SIG: Parkinson’s Disease

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

I attended the 1st Geriatric SIG yesterday after work at Alexandra Hospital. It was organised by the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT). The turnout was great. Most of those attended were students. I’m one of the few clinicians there. Nevertheless, it was nice to know each other, both clinicians and the students.
The SIG was [...]

Free Symposium

Friday, March 21st, 2008

What? 1st Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Symposium
When? Saturday 5th April 2008; 12.00pm to 5.00pm
Where?
National Neuroscience Institute Exhibition Hall (B1)
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Singapore 308433
What will be covered?
1. NPH - What is it all about
2. Imaging in iNPH
3. Guidelines in diagnosis & management of iNPH
4. Issues in rehabilitation & Follow-up
Who should attend?
Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Radiologists, Geriatric Physicians, Rehabilitation [...]

A Google Video on Stroke Management

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

I was googling on stroke management when I came across this informative video presentation on the most common neurological condition worldwide, stroke. The presentation is conducted by M.D. Scott Josephson from UCSF Department of Neurology. It entitles Management IF Stroke 2007: New Advances.

EVD in Process

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

This is a continuation of reflections on Week 5 of my clinical placement in an acute hospital.
For the first time, I saw how external ventricular drainage (EVD) was carried out. No, not the drilling of hole on the skull. However, it just a sight on a client in the drainage process itself by the bedside. What [...]