Neurology

Deep brain stimulation has been used effectively for many years in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Now, neurologists and neurosurgeons are using electric pulse generators (somewhat like a cardiac pacemaker) to block abnormal activity, i.e. epileptic fits. With promising research results..

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood for which there is no cure. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. Th..

Offering a clear and authoritative overview of recent developments in microbiology and neuroscience, this reference describes factors contributing to the emergence and resurgence of neurological infections-studying both new and drug-resistant pathogens, as well as long-term prevention and control st..

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, usually brought on by a viral infection, and currently poses a grave threat to patients around the world. With the migration of West Nile virus into North America, there is a greater awareness and corresponding need to understand, diagnose and manage these ..

Fifty Neurological Cases from the National Hospital..

Continuing in the tradition of its predecessor, this second edition presents a wide-ranging overview of research and developments regarding the pathogenesis, evaluation, and management of dystonia. It provides an updated review of the genetic factors influencing this disease, its secondary causes, d..

Filling a gap in the literature, this reference offers 25 authoritative chapters on the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and medical and surgical treatment of essential tremor and various tremor disorders, including chapters on Parkinsonian, cerebellar, neuropathic, post-traumatic, psychogeni..

Filled with an abundance of reader-friendly and quick-reference tables and figures, this Fourth Edition spans the etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Surpassing other texts on the topic, this reference provides recommendations a..

Emphasizing the clinical problems surrounding urogenital tract dysfunction, this up-to-date reference details the basic science, differential diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of neurourological conditions.Covering recent advances in the neurobiology of the pelvic organs, the Handbook of Neur..

Provides an invaluable resource for all professions that work with patients suffering from neurological disorders...

Providing a detailed study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of peripheral nerves, this reference provides a clear approach to the evaluation, characterization, and treatment of peripheral neuropathies-reviewing each major class of these disorders with authoritative discussions of clinical c..

Examines the role of the ANS in the maintenance and control of bodily homeostasis, as well as in the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and treatment of disorders such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, asthma, arrhythmia, diabetes, ischemia, myocardial infarction, urinary retention, and depressio..