Cost of Disorders of the Brain in Europe 21-12-2007 - 1662K The study reveals the magnitude of the total economic burden of brain disorders in Europe. Moreover, the study identifies gaps in our knowledge of the epidemiology and the cost of disorders of the brain, particularly in the area of new admission countries. Hence, it calls for more attention to this area in order to better understand both the epidemiological impact as well as health economic consequences of brain disorders in Europe.
Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation21-12-2007 - 852K The chapters and annexes of this book contain many examples of diverse experiences and practices, as well as extracts of laws and other law-related documents from different countries.
These examples do not represent recommendations or “models” to be replicated; rather, they
are designed to illustrate what different countries are doing in the area of mental health, human
rights and legislation.
Three key elements of effective legislation are outlined: context, content and process – in other
words, the “why”, “what” and “how” of mental health legislation. In addition, Annex 1 contains
a Checklist on Mental Health Legislation, which can be used in conjunction with the Resource
Book. The checklist is designed to assist countries in assessing whether key components are
included in their mental health law, and in ensuring that the broad recommendations contained
in the Resource Book are carefully examined and considered.
Throughout the book, reference is also made to the WHO Mental Health Policy and Service
Guidance Package. This Package consists of a series of interrelated modules on issues such
as mental health policy development, advocacy, financing and service organization, among
others, designed to assist countries in addressing key mental health reform issues.
Patent foramen ovale and migraine: no reason to intervene18-11-2007 - 91K Cardiac embolism is the most frequent cause of ischemic stroke in hospital-based and population-based registers. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) with and without atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) has been recognized as a potential risk factor for ischemic stroke. Besides paradoxical embolism from small thrombi that arise in the venous system and cardiac thrombus formation secondary to PFO/ASA-related cardiac arrhythmia, another likely ischemic stroke cause is thrombus formation in the PFO.
