Vestibular abnormalities co-existing with anxiety disorders are not uncommon and there
has been a renewal of interest in recent times. Although well known over centuries, there is …

This is an appraisal of the varied clinical presentation and the neural substrate for akinetic
mutism following stroke. The diagnosis is important as akinetic mutism is often misdiagnosed …

The aim of the present study was to document behavioral disturbances in dementia patients
in a sample not specifically referred to a clinic. Ninety patients with dementia in a community …

This is a retrospective analysis of patients aged 90–99 years, admitted over a 6-month
period to a district hospital. One hundred three patients were included in the study with an …

The continuance of sexual expression in the elderly as age advances is well recognized.
Sexual disinhibition, however, in a restricted environment such as in nursing care facilities has …

We have described twelve dementia patients with noise making. We categorized noise
making into (i) persistent screaming, (ii) perseverative vocalization, (iii) continuous chattering, …

This review provides an overview of the causes and management of malnutrition and
malabsorption in the elderly. Malnutrition is common in the elderly and is a problem of immense …

The concept of secondary mania continues to be debated together with unresolved or partially
resolved issues such as lateralization, localization, age of onset, disinhibition syndromes, …

Background In Alzheimer's disease (AD) drawing and constructional abilities are impaired
and worsen as the disease progresses. Purpose To examine the feasibility of and develop a …

A 54-year-old man developed somnolent akinetic mutism and acute mixed transcortical
aphasia following a left thalamo–mesencephalic infarction. He also exhibited behavioural …