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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Affect children and adults characterized by implusiveness; over-activity; inability to remain focused on task
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Bipolar Disorder
Manic-depressive illness |
Mental disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, ability to funciton
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Depression
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Mood disorder
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Panic Attack
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Sudden, intense, overwhelming feeling; comes without warning
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Asthenia
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Weakness, debility, or loss of strength
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Ataxia
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Lack of muscle coordination in execution of voluntary movement
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Cerebral Palsy
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Paralysis affects movement and body position; speech; learning ability
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Synocpe (Fainting)
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Temporary loss of consciousness; sudden decline of blood flow to brain`
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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Temporary interference blood supply to brain last few minutes to few hours
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Electroencephalography
EEG |
Recording of electrical activity in brain; patterns of impulses
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Electromyography
EMG |
Recording of electrical signals occur in muscles; assess nerve damage
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Trephination
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Technique that cuts a circular opening in skull to decrease intracranial pressure
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Epilepsy (Seizure disorder)
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Chronic neurologic disorder characterized; recurrent seizure cause unknown; at least 2
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Aura
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sensation experienced before onset of seizure
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Aura symptoms
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Dizziness, numbness, visual or olfactory disturbances
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SUDEP
Acronym |
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
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Anesthetic
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Produce partial or complete loss of sensation, general or local. Trade name: Diprivan
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Anticonvulsant
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Prevent uncontrolled neuron activity with seizure. Trade name: Tegretol
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Antidepressant
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Treat symptoms of depression; increase levels of specific neurotransmitters. Trade name: Prozac
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Psychostimulant
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Reduce impulsive behavior; increase level of neurotransmitters. Trade Name: Ritalin
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