A classic collection of time-proven physical techniques for the examination of the nervous system, written by one of North America's most respected neurologists. With simple prose and numerous helpful illustrations, the author describes in detail reliable bedside examination techniques that will pinpoint the location of a lesion in the nervous system and lead to a resolution of the problem. The techniques cover a wide variety of problem areas, including the visual pathways, the sensory system, upper motor neurons, cranial nerves, the cerebellar system, upper and lower limbs, reflexes, the corticospinal system, disorders of speech, and problems of stance, gait, and balance.
This practical guide offers an accessible introduction to clinical neurology. No prior knowledge of the subject is required-the essential concepts are concisely explained and clearly illustrated. The reader will quickly grasp the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and its most common disorders. Central to the book is the vital link between theory and clinical practice. History-taking, the clinical examination and ancillary testing are thoroughly discussed. CT and MR images support the descriptions of findings, while useful tables provide an at-a-glance reference for a wide range of symptoms and differential diagnoses. Key features: Attractive format makes information easily and rapidly accessible Structured to build comprehension from the neuron to the whole nervous system Clear illustrations and clinical images enhance understanding Comprehensive tables expand on many topics Indispensible clinical experience-Professors Mumenthaler and Mattle's decades of practice as neurologists underpin their explanation of the range of neurological disorders. Comprehension, not rote learning: a fundamental text!
Thirteen experts with extensive experience in fibromyalgia management present the up-to-date guide you need to treat this controversial syndrome.
Why you need Fibromyalgia in your clinical practice:
INNOVATIVE THERAPIES - new pharmacologic options and investigational drugs, as well as nonpharmacologic, complementary, and alternative methods, enable you to create customized treatment plans to minimize pain and motivate behavioral change in your patients
EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH - concrete clinical data provides you with proven methods for managing fibromyalgia and expert advice on when to refer your patient to a specialist
MULTIDISCIPLINARY VIEWPOINT - physicians in a variety of fields-from chronic pain management to neurology to psychiatry-guide you through the process of diagnosing fibromyalgia and understanding its numerous, complex biomedical and psychological factors
HISTORY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - thorough coverage of the progression of fibromyalgia helps you carefully answer difficult questions patients may have about the causes and future of their disease.
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) are becoming increasingly important measurements of brain activity and they have great potential for the diagnosis and treatment of mental and brain diseases and abnormalities. With appropriate interpretation methods they are emerging as a key methodology to satisfy the increasing global demand for more affordable and effective clinical and healthcare services. Developing and understanding advanced signal processing techniques for the analysis of EEG signals is crucial in the area of biomedical research. This book focuses on these techniques, providing expansive coverage of algorithms and tools from the field of digital signal processing. It discusses their applications to medical data, using graphs and topographic images to show simulation results that assess the efficacy of the methods.
Taking a uniquely visual approach to complex subject matter, this pocket Flexibook gives you a full understanding of the basics of neuroscience with 193 exquisite color plates and concise text. Following in the successful tradition of the basic sciences Thieme Flexibooks, this title presents anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of neuroscience. You will find in-depth coverage of: neuroanatomy, embryology, cellular neuroscience, somatosensory processing, motor control, brain stem and cranial outflow, autonomic nervous system, and much more! The book is designed to supplement larger texts and is ideal as both an introduction to the subject and a complete study guide for exam preparation. It will prove invaluable for all medical and biology students.
Highly Commended at the 2004 British Medical Awards Medical Book Competition! Neurology---made visible Every practitioner in modern medicine is confronted daily with neurologic symptoms, diagnoses, and clinical problems. Yet there is scarcely any other medical specialty that is so fraught with complexities and abstractions. This pocket atlas is designed to provide a better, easier-to-understand visual guide on what the reader needs to know about neurology. In a unique way, neurology is made visible in the truest sense of the word. Coverage includes: - The basic principles of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology (structure of the CNS, peripheral nerves, stimulus transmission, nerve conduction velocity, etc.). - Diagnostic methods and procedures (clinical examinations, electrophysiologic techniques, imaging studies, etc.). - Neurologic disorders including their clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and principles of treatment. These topics and more are covered in elaborately drawn, meticulously labeled illustrations. The effective concept of placing the illustrations opposite the descriptive text for a particular subject has created word-and-picture units that combine maximum teaching impact with an optimum density of information. Neurologic relationships can be grasped literally at a glance. This pocket atlas is intended for medical students, physicians, and other medical professionals (nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists) who could profit from a visual guide to neurology.
"If knowledge and preparation are the best defense and offense for [managing AD] challenges this book is an excellent way to obtain those tools" -- Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA (from the Forward)
A comprehensive and easy-to-read guidebook, this text compiles the latest research on dementia and AD in the elderly population, including the causes and risk factors of AD, diagnosis information, and symptoms and progressions of the disease. Significant emphasis is given to the physical, mental, and verbal rehabilitation challenges of AD patients. Key Features:
* Outlines specific rehabilitation goals for the physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, and general caregiver. * Includes chapters on prevention and treatment of AD, caring for AD patients within the home, and long-term, institutional care of AD * Provides guidelines on how to address rehabilitation challenges, including strength-building to prevent falls, swallowing exercises to prevent malnutrition, and speech language skills to promote communication
Focusing on inflammatory CNS disease, this book explores how chemokines affect disease. It contains four sections which revolve around areas of interest within the field of neuroimmunology, virology, pharmacology and disease.
Edited by one of the world's leading and widely published stroke experts, Acute Stroke Treatment, Second Edition presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the latest information available. Each chapter includes well organized tables and pictures, in color and black and white, that illustrate novel uses of neuroimaging and nuclear medicine in diagnosing and determining the extent of damage in stroke patients. The chapter authors discuss the range of new possibilities in the management and treatment of this medical condition, including ultra-early diagnosis, intensive care, surgical and other interventional therapies, thrombolysis, anti-ischemic drugs, and the prevention of immediate recurrence.
