Neurology and clinical neurophysiology

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) permits noninvasive imaging of the "e;human brain at work"e; under physiological conditions.

Since the first edition of this book, sonography of the peripheral nervous system has evolved further.

With the excitement in the research and clinical communities over the potential of regenerative medicine, scientists hope to develop novel therapies to target intractable degenerative diseases.

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.

Written by physicians from the Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty from the Harvard Medical School, the book distills years of experience in the day-to-day management of acute stroke patients, as well as leading-edge basic and clinical research, into a practical guide.

This seventh volume of the Essentials in Ophthalmology series covers topical issues in pediatric ophthalmology.

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.

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

This text atlas in its third edition  provides a precise description of the human hippocampal anatomy and its functions, including 3D, sectional anatomy, a chapter on vascularisaton and a new chapter 6 on Coronal, Sagittal and Axial Sections of the Hippocampus showing its relationship with the surrounding structures (after intravascular india ink injection).

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.

Neuroblastoma is a medical enigma.

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.

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.

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.

After headache, vertigo and dizziness is the second most common complaint of patients.

This book provides coverage of a broad range of topics in the ?

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is at the root of diverse conditions such as stroke, leg vein thrombosis and recurrent miscarriages.