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Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke is the third leading cause of death
in the United States and the leading cause of disability among adults.
Restoring lost abilities in these patients is the goal of post-stroke
rehabilitation. Critical to its success is an interdisciplinary approach
that requires the active participation of the patient and family. This
film gives the viewer an insider's perspective into the daily activities
of a cutting-edge stroke rehabilitation program. (VHS)
Seizure Disorders: Classification
and Treatment
Seizure disorders can take on a variety of
manifestations, making classification critical to selecting correct treatment
interventions. The ideal situation is to treat each patient with one agent
that eliminates his or her seizures with no drug-related side effects.
The goals are simple, finding effective therapies can be challenging.
This film reviews the classification of seizure disorders in adults and
children and outlines the proper management of these patients. (VHS)
Recognizing and Treating Anxiety
When does anxiety cross the line from being
part of everyday living to a disorder that requires intervention? What
are the clinical features that distinguish generalized anxiety from disorders
such as panic attack? In this candid live presentation, case examples
are used to describe diagnostic clues and treatment options. (VHS)
Expert Perspectives on Contemporary
Clinical Issues in Hepatitis C - Parts One & Two
The potentially serious consequences of chronic
hepatitis C and the need for treatment are more widely recognized than
ever before. In part one of this 2-part video series based on information
from the acclaimed CD-ROM, "Clinician's Companion III", you'll
learn about the dramatic progress that has been made over the past year
in managing hepatitis C - including new evidence about the natural history
of the disease that may help identify more asymptomatic patients with
chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). In part two of the series, you'll learn
about state-of-the-art management strategies for relapsers and nonresponders.
The important role of the primary care physician in managing hepatitis
C is also examined. (VHS)
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