Neurology and clinical neurophysiology

Much anecdotal information has suggested an influence of psychology and the nervous system on immunity within the skin and the expression of inflammatory skin disorders.

This volume focusses on the current evidence surrounding the use of endovascular therapy.

This book describes the pathoanatomical, pathophysiological, and imaging features of vascular malformations and aneurysms of the brain and the modern, minimally invasive endovascular methods and techniques employed in their treatment.

Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology is a challenge for residents and experienced clinicians alike.

Diagnosis and treatment modalities for neuro-oncologic diseases have made considerable advances in recent years.

Gliomas, which comprise astrocytic, oligodendroglial, and ependymal lesions, are the most frequent primary intracranial tumors.

The volume provides a unique review of the essential topographical anatomy of the brain from an MRI perspective, correlating high-quality anatomical plates with the corresponding high-resolution MRI images.

"e;Nursing Care of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient"e; serves as a detailed reference for all nurses caring for children with neurosurgical problems.

Incorporating the most recent literature and state-of-the-art methods, this practical work and atlas covers the entire domain of neuropathology for forensic pathologists as well as for specialists in associated fields.

The imaging of stroke has undergone significant changes owing to the rapid progress in imaging technology.

In recent decades, the use of neuroimaging techniques has resulted in outstanding progress in the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases, and this is particularly true of those diseases that affect the white matter of the brain and spinal cord.

Our thanks go to our colleagues at the VU Univer- Preface to the Third Edition sity Medical Center and to those in other hospitals Reading through the prefaces of the two previous edi- who referred their patients to us.

Neuroblastoma is a medical enigma.

Two-volume set consists of: Pediatric Neuroradiology Brain Pediatric Neuroradiology Head and Neck Spine TORT-title-Brain.

Diffusion-weighted MR imaging is widely accepted as a means to identify stroke, thus enabling rapid and effective treatment.

As transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) continues to expand from a tool of neuroscience research into a growing array of clinical applications, it presents a number of open questions that both invite and complicate ethical evaluation.

Moving and illuminating.

Discover the power of 'mindsight' and harness the healing potential of empathy 'A mind-blowing book that will change the way you think about the way you think.

Part of the Monographs in Cardiac Surgery Series Introducing basic science into the cardiac operating room .

Movement disorders attack the part of the brain that controls our movements, they are a complex group of disorders, spanning all aspects of neurological illnesses.

Neurodegenerative Disorders provides an accessible guide to the commonest neurodegenerative diseases, outlining the main clinical features, treatment options and outcomes of the conditions most frequently encountered in clinical practice.

A huge number of therapeutic studies has been published in rheumatology and clinical immunology.

"e;Noninvasive Cerebrovascular Diagnosis"e; is the newest definitive text on the current techniques used in assessing vascular disorders.

The comparison of MR images and cadaver microangiograms of the basal perforating arteries is crucial for understanding the courses and supply areas of these vessels and in turn, for diagnosing pathologies in this region.

Atlas of Epilepsies is a landmark, all-encompassing, illustrated reference work and hands-on guide to the diagnosis, management and treatment of epilepsy in all its forms and across all age groups.

Since the highly praised first edition of Surgical Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves was published in 1998, greater understanding of the the molecular and cellular events which underlie the response of nerves to injury, regeneration and neuropathic pain has been achieved.

Brain injury is a worldwide leading cause of mortality and morbidity and requires early and appropriate management to minimize these adverse sequelae.

Along with AIDS, antiphospholipid syndrome was the major medical discovery of the late 20th century, so for many it is still deemed a 'new' disease.

Like many people with epilepsy and ID, John has comorbid behavior problems.

In the management of vascular disease, there has been an inexorable drive towards less invasive endovascular treatments.

Recent advances in genetics and brain biochemistry point to the Abeta peptide as the major culprit in causing neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

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The antiphospholipid syndrome (Hughes syndrome) is now over a quarter of a century old.

Stroke is a brain attack and a major cause of disability and the third biggest killer.

A disorder which affects 4 percent of children and 1-2 percent of the general population, epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders.

"e;Electrical Diseases of the Heart: Genetics, Mechanisms, Treatment, Prevention"e; provides a unique contemporary and succinct distillation of the current status of recently delineated electrical diseases of the heart, emphasizing their common and diverse clinical features.

Lower urinary tract dysfunction produces a huge burden on sufferers in particular and on society in general.

A practical manual covering the full spectrum of PET and PET/CT imaging, now in common clinical practice, this book includes images of normal variants, artifacts, and pathologic conditions.