Neurologia

"Lecture Notes: Neurology" is a core text for medical students and junior doctors, who want a concise introduction to clinical neurology. The book is divided into two parts and contains the core neurological information required, whatever branch of clinical medicine is chosen. The latest advances in the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases are concisely covered. Part 1 The Neurological Approach is examined and looks at Neurological history taking, consciousness and cognitive function. Vision and other cranial nerves, the motor function, sensation and the autonomic function are expanded and discussed in detail. A chapter is written specifically on how to investigate patients correctly. Part 2 Neurological Disorders are discussed in depth. Disorders covered in this title include: headache and facial pain; epilepsy; stoke; Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders; head injury and brain tumour; neurological infections; spinal conditions; multiple sclerosis; and, nerves and muscles. Within this part of the book, development and degeneration is discussed along with other neurology and medical specialities. Neurological emergencies are covered as well as Neurorehabilitation. "Lecture Notes: Neurology" is written specifically for medical students and specialist nurses and can be used as a core text or as a supplementary revision resource. Review quotes for the previous edition: 'This book flows beautifully: the material is organised into a logical sequence and the text is concise, lucid and extremely readable. "Lecture Notes on Neurology" is an excellent book which manages to contain a very comprehensive coverage of the subject matter within a remarkably concise text' - "Oxford Medical School Gazette".

Quante notizie ricordate dell'ultimo telegiornale? Provate a fare questo test: scoprirete così quali sono le vostre attuali ca

"Rapid Reference to Stroke" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.

This text introduces underlying principles of the endocrine regulation of behavior in animals and humans. Every chapter begins by stating a principle, followed by specific examples of hormone actions derived from scientific experiments and clinical observations, and concludes with a few challenging unanswered questions. The reference source "Hormones, Brain & Behavior" identified this field as rapidly expanding within neurobiology and endocrinology. Now, this well-illustrated and referenced text will serve students from undergraduate school to medical school as they learn this new discipline. It offers uniform presentation of material across all chapter, with each chapter addressing a key principle, illustrated by basic experimental and clinical examples. It includes user-friendly features such as boxed figures with extended captions and references, numerous clinical notes, and a comprehensive list of abbreviations. The illustrations highlight both the clinical and basic science information.

This manual is a practical, illustrated how-to guide to the proper techniques and electrode placements for common nerve conduction studies. The first section describes each nerve conduction study, including placement of electrodes, typical electromyography equipment settings, normal values, and pearls and pitfalls. The second section provides detailed coverage of surface anatomy for needle electromyography and shows where to place the needles for each muscle. More than 200 clear photographs demonstrate correct placement of needle electrodes. Chapters in each section follow a consistent sequence and are written in outline format to help readers find information quickly

From large cross-sectional studies of autopsy material, it seems as if a time course of Alzheimer's Disease, at least on average, can be mapped out: a pattern of hierarchical vulnerability for neuronal loss and neurofibrillary tangles beginning in medial temporal lobe structures proceeding through association areas. Plaques follow their own temporal course, with widespread cortical deposits occurring even early in a disease process. The whole process may well take twenty years, the first half of which may be without overt symptoms.

Children with brain and spinal tumors account for 20-25% of childhood cancers. Until the early 1990s there had been little progress in the development of new treatments, and outcomes were not improving despite advances seen in other childhood cancers. During the past 10 years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in interest in the subject among pediatric specialists worldwide, and new multi-disciplinary teams have become established. There are encouraging early signs of improvement in outcomes, and more are anticipated. The appearance of this comprehensive, but practical, evidence-based review of brain and spinal tumors in children is therefore very timely. The content includes detailed coverage of the diagnosis, clinical management, after care and monitoring, and underlying biology of brain and spinal tumors in children. International in approach, it draws on the experience of the European Childhood Brain Tumour Committee, linked to the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, and various multi-centre clinical trials to reflect the various approaches to management that have arisen around the world.

A case-based collection of monographs on the most complex matters in acute neurology, this book provides thoughtful analysis of the topics by experts in the field. Careful and critical review of available evidence is combined with the practical opinion of the authors. The decision-making process is expounded in all its science and art, and clinically relevant conclusions are realised for each case presented. Focused clinical descriptions of the unlimited dilemmas and tough calls encountered in the practice of neurology. This book is a collection of discussions and criticisms revolving around these decisions that are very difficult to make.

Completely rewritten and updated, this new edition is almost twice the size of its predecessor. Illustrated in colour throughout, and with contributions from the world's leading authorities, it is the definitive reference on the neuropathology of dementia. It gives practical guidance to pathologists, describes the contribution of neuroimaging to diagnosis, and surveys the clinical features of dementia. New material includes: * Three entirely new chapters on neuroimaging, molecular diagnostics, and transgenic models. * Two chapters on tauopathies under new authorship. * A chapter under new authorship on synucleinopathies, which includes multiple system atrophy. From reviews of the first edition: 'This up-to-date and authoritative account will be invaluable for practising neuropathologists and a treasured work of reference for psychiatrists and neuroscientists with an interest in dementia.' Nigel J. Cairns, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry ' ...this publication is a 'must have' for every practising neuropathologist.' Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology

This new volume in the "Field Guide Series" provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving you the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. Make the most of your next neurologic assessment!.Complete coverage promotes a thorough, practical, and clinically revealing exam technique, with insightful material on mental status, the cranial nerve, motor, sensory, and cerebellar examinations, and assessment of reflexes and gait. This book provides insight into the purpose of the different components of the examination, understanding when these examination elements should be performed, what you should look for, and what the findings mean. Clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms to help practitioners learn the importance of tailoring the history and neurologic examination based on the clinical setting. A concise appendix of common neurologic tests provides brief summaries to help you choose the best approach for each patient.

This title in the popular "Pearls Series" focuses on electrodiagnostic studies of neuromuscular diseases. EMGs and their interpretation are a major component of the specialty of physical medicine and rehab physicians, and they are important to neurologists and electromyographers. For each case, patient information is presented, the EMG findings are discussed, and the reader is asked to make a diagnosis based on these findings. The next page reveals the diagnosis, discusses the case and the medical condition in question, and then presents 3-4 pearls of practice distilled from the case.

Written exclusively from a neurosurgical perspective, this title is a concise and practical resource, yet covers a large information base from Myofascial Pain Syndromes to Peripheral Ablative Techniques. It is organized into four sections: Fundamental Considerations in Pain Treatment, Pain Syndromes of Neurosurgical Importance, Neurosurgical Pain Therapies, and Miscellaneous Topics (which includes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaion, Disability and Impairment in the Patient, and more).

The most comprehensive reference on neuromuscular diseases and disorders! Edited by the world's leading authority, this is the reference of choice for neurologists who a need a complete, authoritative work on muscle diseases and disorders. Features over 100 color illustrations of clinical, pathological, and imaging studies in myology. Includes important information on muscular dystrophy and inflammatory disease as well as a better understanding of mitochondrial diseases and the genetic basis of inherited diseases.