Books in Clinical neurology

Optimal Care for Patients with Epilepsy: Practical Aspects, an Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 34-2
April 25, 2016
Steven C. Schachter
English

This common and very important disorder of Epilepsy is led by Dr. Steven Schachter in this issue of Neurologic Clinics. The majority of articles review methods for application of standards, guidelines, and consensus statement to clinical practice by Primary Care physicians and general Neurologists using validated and evidence-based tools such as screening instruments and algorithms for a number of critically important topics, ranging from initial evaluation to monitoring patients on treatment to counseling and educating patients on SUDEP and driving. Topics in this issue include: Guidelines and quality standards for adult epilepsy patients; Guidelines and quality standards in care of children with epilepsy; Initial evaluation of the patient with suspected epilepsy; Starting, choosing, changing, and discontinuing treatment; Methods for measuring seizure frequency and severity; Assessment of treatment side effects and quality of life; Screening for depression and anxiety; Counseling patients on driving and employment; Issues for women with epilepsy; Patient education (SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; Self-management; Adherence; Rescue medication); Optimizing the patient-physician therapeutic alliance.

Neurobehavioral Manifestations of Neurological Diseases: Diagnosis & Treatment, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 34-1
December 7, 2015
Alireza Minagar + 2 more
English

This important subject of Diagnosis of and Treatment for Neurobehavioral manifestations of neurologic disease is directed by three leaders of this field - Dr. Alizeza Minagar, Dr. Glen Finney, and Dr. Kenneth Heilman. Topics include: Neurobehavioral testing for mental status; Behavioral neurology of vascular neurology; Alzheimer's disease; Frontotemporal dementia; Traumatic brain injury; Parkinsonian Syndromes (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal disease, multisystem atrophy); Behavioral neurology of multiple sclerosis and autoimmune encephalopathies; Infectious Diseases (Neuro-AIDS, Neurosyphilis, HSV); Neurobehavioral aspects of systemic disease; Neurobehavioral aspects of epilepsy; Behavioral neurology aspects of nutritional deficiencies; Neurobehavioral aspects of mitochondrial disease; and Medicinal-induced behavioral disorders.

Motor Neuron Disease, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 33-4
November 2, 2015
Richard J. Barohn
English

Dr. Richard Barohn and Dr. Mazen Dimachkie lead this publication on Motor Neuron Disease. Focus is on ALS, with inclusion of primary lateral sclerosis, primary muscular atrophy, leg amyotrophic diplegia, brachial amyotropic diplegia, and isolate bulbar ALS. Among the topics presented are. Patterns of weakness, classification of motor neuron disease & clinical diagnosis of sporadic ALS; Potential environmental factors in ALS; Neuropathology; Spinal muscular atrophy; Complementary and alternative therapies in ALS frontotemporal dysfunction and dementia in ALS; Symptoms management and end of life care; Research approaches to slowing progression of ALS; Familial ALS; Kennedy disease and more. Information in this issue presents: Description of the problem (Incidence, Prevalence, Severity, Natural history); 2. Review of pertinent data; Controversial areas discussing aspects such as areas of practice for which there are disagreements and why? What are the arguments and counter arguments and what data support them?; Conclusions using levels of clinical evidence that support or refute an intervention. Procedural steps are provided for diagnostic and treatment discussions along with clinical cases.

Quality Improvement in Neurosurgery, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 26-2
March 20, 2015
Andrew Parsa
English

The evidence-based medicine movement is gaining influence in many medical specialties. This issue will cover topics from patient safety in neurosurgery and medical errors, to measuring outcomes for neurosurgical procedures.

Crash Course Nervous System Updated Print + eBook edition

4th Edition
January 12, 2015
Jenny Ross
Colin Smith + 1 more
English

The (printed) ‘Updated Edition’ now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course - a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. This highly accessible volume provides a strong foundation in understanding the essential basic neurosciences and the clinical investigation of the nervous system. Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail.

Neurocritical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 30-4
September 29, 2014
Cherylee W.J. Chang
English

This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Neurocritical Care and covers topics such as: The Evolution of Neurocritical Care, Update in management of acute ischemic stroke, Intracerebral hemorrhage, Subarachnoid treatment, Intracranial pressure monitoring and management of intracranial hypertension, Status Epilepticus, Brain Resuscitation and Prognosis after Cardiac Arrest, Neuromuscular complications of Critical Illness, Adverse Neurological Effects of Commonly Used ICU medications, and Brain death and management of a potential organ donor.

Patología básica del sueño

1st Edition
September 15, 2014
José María Montserrat Canal + 1 more
Spanish

Manual práctico, dinámico, de carácter transversal y con información completamente actualizada destinado a convertirse en una herramienta indispensable para todos aquellos especialistas involucrados en las patologías relacionadas con el sueño. Las tablas, esquemas e imágenes que se incluyen en la obra ayudarán al lector a sentrar las bases de la actitud que todo clínico ha de tener ante la presencia de una patología del sueño o alguno de sus síntomas. Participan en la obra especialistas de muy diversas áreas para cubrir las necesidades de formación e información de los distintos profesionales involucrados en el abordaje de estas patologías. Recoge aspectos esenciales desde el punto de vista técnico que es imprescindible conocer, como la metodología diagnóstica, las poligrafías, las polisomnografías y el test de latencia. La presión positiva continua en la vía aérea y la ventilación mecánica no invasiva se tratan de modo accesible, haciendo hincapié en la importancia de saber manejar estos equipos.

Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain Injury, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics of North America

1st Edition
February 21, 2014
Ricardo Jorge
English

It is widely recognized that neuropsychiatric disturbances contribute substantially to disability among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This issue of Psychiatric Clinics addresses the most common and the most clinically challenging neuropsychiatric sequelae of TBI. The overarching aim of this publication is to provide clinicians with information about the clinical characteristics, diagnostic assessment, neurobiology and treatment of these conditions that will be useful in their work with individuals and families affected by TBI. Topics include: Posttraumatic Encephalopathy; Cognitive Disorders after TBI; Emotional and Behavioral Dyscontrol after TBI; Mood Disorders following TBI; Apathy following TBI; Psychotic Disorders following TBI; Sleep and Fatigue following TBI; TBI and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Neuropsychiatry of Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms; Psychiatric Disorders following Pediatric TBI.

Estimulación magnética transcraneal y neuromodulación

1st Edition
January 24, 2014
Isaac Túnez Fiñana + 1 more
Spanish

Clinical Neurogenetics, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 31-4
November 6, 2013
Brent L. Fogel
English

This issue of Neurologic Clinics features a review of clinical neurogenetics as it pertains to the following disorders: Huntington Disease; Autism/ASD; Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS); Lysosomal Storage Diseases; Psychiatric Disorders; Dominant Spinocerebellar Ataxias; Metabolic Disorders; Friedreich Ataxia; ALS; Dementia; Neuromuscular Disorders; Stroke; Epilepsy; and Dystonia.

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