Barred exit

Article Abstract:

Nursing a 43 year old male patient with locked-in syndrome involved attending to all bodily needs and providing mental stimulation. The neurological disorder caused paralysis except for eye movement. However, the patient was fully conscious. Blinking was therefore the only means of communicating. An alphabet board was also used for messages. Care concentrated on maintaining the patient's comfort. A television provided entertainment.

Movement disorders

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Neuroscience nursing

Article Abstract:

Neurosciencesis is a complex, sprawling specialty encompassing a wide range of conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and muscles. Exciting developments taken place in neurosciences have not only raised the specialtyEs national profile but have also boosted recruitment.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Management dynamics, Neurological R&D, Practice, Neurological research, Neurological nursing

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The stem cell morality debate puts patients' hopes on hold

Article Abstract:

A stem cell infusion would act from curing paralysis to aiding beauty treatments. The UK and US governments are dragging towards stem cell research but the real immorality lies in blocking or failing fund research into stem cell therapy.

United Kingdom, Government expenditures, Health aspects, Political aspects, Government finance, Stem cell research

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