Manual of Neurologic Therapeutics

Descriere

The thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition of this best-selling Spiral Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders.
Completely reorganised for faster, easier information retrieval, this Manual is perfect for on-the-spot reference.
This edition’s chapters follow a systematic template, with standardized headings Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment. All chapters have been completely rewritten to emphasize treatment. New chapters cover sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and mental retardation. An updated patient information appendix lists agencies and resources for patients with specific disorders.
FEATURES:
* Outline format with standardized major headings of Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment. * Major headings in outline will be icons in the PDA that can be used to access information. * Expert authors well known both in neurology and other disciplines. * Patient information guide to help users provide patient resources. NEW TO THIS EDITION: * Revised systematic chapter template makes information easier to access * All chapters completely rewritten * New chapters on sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, Alzheimers and other dementias, and mental retardation. * Increased emphasis on treatment Contents Chapter 1. Neurologic Critical Care Chapter 2. Epilepsy Chapter 3. Neurootology"Dizziness Chapter 4. Back and Neck Pain Chapter 5. Sleep Disorders Chapter 6. Neurooncology Chapter 7. Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases Chapter 8. Motor Neuropathies and Peripheral Neuropathies Chapter 9. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders and Myopathies Chapter 10 Chronic Pain Chapter 11. Headache and Facial Pain Chapter 12. Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders Chapter 13. Movement Disorders Chapter 14. Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology Chapter 15. Neuroophthalmologic Disorders Chapter 16. Toxic and Metabolic Disorders Chapter 17. Infections of the Nervous System