Neurologia

Questo volume fa seguito a "Un veleno che cura. Storia, usi e abusi della tossina botulinica," e ne costituisce un ampliamento, poiché prende in esame nuove e meno note indicazioni all'impiego della tossina botulinica. Vengono qui illustrate applicazioni terapeutiche di competenza urologica, gastroenterologica, in caso di cefalea e altro ancora. Se è stato affermato dal neurologo tedesco Wolfang Jost che la tossina botulinica ha influenzato il trattamento delle malattie del Sistema Nervoso come nessun'altra sostanza, percorrendo l'indice di questa nuova pubblicazione non è azzardato affermare che di fatto pochi farmaci a disposizione del medico moderno ed informato possono vantare un così vasto panorama di applicazioni terapeutiche che coinvolgono specialità mediche diverse. Alcuni impieghi clinici sono entrati a pieno diritto nel bagaglio terapeutico con indicazioni approvate ufficialmente, altri attendono conferme.

Spine Imaging, a title in the popular Case Review Series, helps you effectively prepare for certification, recertification, and practice in spine imaging with case studies that test your knowledge of all essential topics. This medical reference book will show you how to make confident, final diagnoses through accurate pattern recognition, clinical correlation, and differential diagnosis.

"La tossina botulinica ha influenzato la terapia neurologica come nessun altra sostanza" ha affermato recentemente Wolfang Jost, famoso neurologo tedesco. In effetti da quando è iniziato l'impiego in campo clinico - non più di qualche decennio fa - le sue applicazioni sono andate ampliandosi, non sempre in maniera controllata, sicché spesso l'uso si è trasformato in abuso. Soprattutto nel campo labile e controverso, tra cura e consumo, della medicina estetica e ancor maggiormente della "medicina cosmetica". Quest'ultima più che al benessere sanitario del malato mira a ottenere il "bellessere" estetico del consumatore. La storia della scoperta del botulismo e del germe che produce la neurotossina responsabile di questo letale evento, l'evoluzione delle tappe che hanno portato a comprenderne l'utilità terapeutica, un'esauriente rassegna scientifica degli impieghi attuali e futuri, un'articolata riflessione antropologica, sociale ed etica degli usi e degli eccessi di questa "moda curativa" emergono chiaramente dai contributi multidisciplinari presenti nel libro, indirizzato, oltre che agli specialisti, anche a tutte le persone che desiderano conoscere e approfondire i problemi aperti e controversi dell'ambito sanitario odierno.

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Effectively diagnose and manage adult and pediatric sleep disorders with help from Atlas of Sleep Medicine, the most comprehensive and detailed source of pictorial and video guidance available. A full-color design with an entirely new image collection and video segments facilitates the observation and interpretation of sleep-related events and recordings. Whether you are preparing for the sleep medicine fellowship examination, or simply want to offer your patients today's best care, this sleep medicine book is an ideal resource!

The field of movement disorders is one of the key subspecialty areas in clinical neurology, and understanding of the relevant conditions can often be difficult. The scope of this area requires a wide knowledge base, and clinicians might, in the course of a single clinic, need to recall the differential of Huntington's-like disorders, the gene implicated in dopa-responsive dystonia, and compare a case of suspected neuroacanthocytosis with a 'classical' case. Part of the accessible Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, this volume covers the basic science and clinical concepts underlying the movement disorders, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of individual hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders. Specifically written to aid understanding and treatment of a wide range of movement disorders, this textbook includes a useful section covering miscellaneous causes of disordered movement, which are routinely encountered by neurologists. It is also supplemented with illustrative video clips that can be accessed through the concurrent online edition. Although firmly rooted in evidence-based management approaches, the authors included their own top tips and experience on the management of difficult cases where no current guidance exists, engaging the reader and providing a better feel for handling real-world clinical problems. The Oxford Textbook of Movement Disorders is an indispensable reference for neurologists and senior trainees in neurology, as well as any physicians advising people with movement disorders.

2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category! Accurately diagnose and treat adult and pediatric sleep disorders with exceptional visual guidance from world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Meir H. Kryger. Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine is an easy-to-read, highly illustrated atlas that details the physiologic, clinical, morphologic, and investigational aspects of the full range of sleep disorders you encounter in everyday practice -- and helps you interpret the visual manifestations of your patients' sleep disorders so you can manage them most effectively.

Controversies in Neurosurgery II reflects real-world situations where multiple treatment options are often considered for difficult neurosurgical cases. Each chapter begins with an opening case in which experts describe the pros and cons of different treatment methodologies and operative techniques, helping neurosurgeons select the best treatment plan for individual patients in their practice. It is informed with the expertise of more than 100 of the worlds preeminent neurosurgeons. Key features: * Experts from all over the world offer their opinions on more than 20 controversial hot topics in neurosurgery, including a discussion about whether transcranial or endoscopic approaches are the better option for resecting colloid cysts and a lively debate about the optimal treatment of giant ophthalmic artery aneurysms* All treatment options are presented concisely in one volume, so that neurosurgeons dont have to spend time consulting other sources* The moderators conclusion at the end of each chapter explains the scientific evidence about the case and synthesizes the views presented Controversies in Neurosurgery II will be treasured by neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents as well as by neurologists and neuroradiologists and will be a key volume in their medical libraries for years to come.

Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases. New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands; 31 acute-care cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care; enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics; includes evidence-based ratings for examination and treatment plans; and perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation.

Accumulation on glia is an active pathological element in many neurological disorders. Gliosis produces neuroinflammation through both neurotrophic and inflammatory means, but the exact mechanism through which this happens remain unclear. It is suspected that damage to neurons activates the growth of glial cells. The proposed book focuses on the interaction between neurons and glia to help elucidate the pathophysiology of neuroinflammation in neurological disorders.

Most of the developments in perioperative medicine the 20th century were focused on the establishment of standard monitors, biomarkers, and outcomes measures for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, with marked improvements in perioperative safety. The fields of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine have now shifted to the consideration of the nervous system. Complications such as delirium, cognitive decline, anesthetic neurotoxicity, stroke and other devastating nervous system events are only now developing significant scientific and clinical attention. Yet there has been no single reference to serve as a guide for the clinician or the investigator in this area. Neurologic Outcomes of Surgery and Anesthesia fills this gap in perioperative medicine literature and provides a concise yet thorough overview of adverse outcomes involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Rather than being organized by type of operation, each chapter in this invaluable resource is devoted to a specific adverse outcome. Every outcome is reviewed in an easy-to-follow format that includes an introduction to the clinical problem, a section on incidence, prevalence, and outcomes, an assessment of risk factors, discussions of preventive strategies, treatment, and current recommendations, a conclusion, and references.

Modern vascular neurology, particularly in the emergency setting, often requires a great capacity for analysis and synthesis. Physicians who manage these patients must have acquired multidisciplinary skills, including a good knowledge of clinical neurology and medical imaging, but they may also need to be skilled in cardiology and intensive care. The initial clinical and imaging examinations play a decisive role in the management strategy. This book, written by neurologists and neuroradiologists, is designed to help all physicians involved in the management of neurovascular disease. The format and contents of this book, including the latest guidelines from learned societies, are designed to provide a succinct and practical guide. Although this book is particularly devoted to ischaemic stroke, other neurovascular diseases, especially haemorrhagic stroke, are also discussed. This book should constitute a valuable tool for everyday practice for all medical personnel involved in neurovascular disease.

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