Epidemiology of Brain and Spinal Tumors


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Epidemiology of Brain and Spinal Tumors provides a single volume resource on imaging methods and neuroepidemiology of both brain and spinal tumors. The book covers a variety of imaging techniques, including computed tomography (CT), MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), and other laboratory tests used in diagnosis and treatment. Detailed epidemiology, various imaging methods, and clinical considerations of tumors of the CNS make this an ideal reference for users who will also find diverse information about structures and functions, cytology, epidemiology (including molecular epidemiology), diagnosis and treatment. This book is appropriate for neuroscience researchers, medical professionals and anyone interested in a complete guide to visualizing and understanding CNS tumors. - Provides the most up-to-date information surrounding the epidemiology, biology and imaging techniques for brain and spinal tumors, including CT, MRI, PET, and others - Includes full color figures, photos, tables, graphs and radioimaging - Contains information that will be valuable to anyone interested in the field of neurooncology and the treatment of patients with brain and spinal tumors - Serves as a source of background information for basic scientists and pharmaceutical researchers who have an interest in imaging and treatment




Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorders


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This volume discusses developments in research and clinical aspects of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), the most common peripheral neuropathy in humans. The genetic causes of most of the demyelinating forms of CMT have now been identified, and the molecular biology of peripheral nervous structure and the function of many of the molecules involved in the pathogenesis of CMT are becoming clearer. With the development of viral vectors to introduce genes into the peripheral nervous system, as well as the trophic factors to promote nerve regeneration and remyelination, gene therapy for CMT is becoming a realistic possibility. These issues, among others, are explored in this volume, and areas of future research are outlined.




NORD Guide to Rare Disorders


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NORD Guide to Rare Disorders is a comprehensive, practical, authoritative guide to the diagnosis and management of more than 800 rare diseases. The diseases are discussed in a uniform, easy-to-follow format--a brief description, signs and symptoms, etiology, related disorders, epidemiology, standard treatment, investigational treatment, resources, and references.The book includes a complete directory of orphan drugs, a full-color atlas of visual diagnostic signs, and a Master Resource List of support groups and helpful organizations. An index of symptoms and key words offers physicians valuable assistance in finding the information they need quickly.




Low Back Disorders


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This second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' provides research information on low back problems and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications.




Case Studies in Pain Management


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Edited by internationally recognized pain experts, this book offers 73 clinically relevant cases, accompanied by discussion in a question-and-answer format.







Pediatric Electromyography


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This book describes how to perform nerve conduction studies and electromyography in children, and explains the relevant physiology and anatomy crucial to making a diagnosis. Relevant case presentations are included to aid learning, and the authors also focus on the practical applications of the test results, including discussions of major neuromuscular diseases amenable to diagnosis via electromyography. Pediatric Electromyography: Concepts and Clinical Applications is aimed at residents, technologists and staff pediatric neurologists, as a practical guide and exam study guide.




Neurologic Differential Diagnosis


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Unique case-based guide to generating diagnostic possibilities based on the patients' symptoms. Invaluable for psychiatrists and neurologists.




Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences


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Fully updated and revised according to student feedback, the sixth edition of Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences: Organized by Neurologic System and Level provides a systematic approach to anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system inspired by the neurologist's approach to solving clinical problems. This volume has 4 sections: 1) an overview of the neurosciences necessary for understanding anatomical localization and pathophysiologic characterization of neurologic disorders; 2) an approach to localizing lesions in the 7 longitudinal systems of the nervous system; 3) an approach to localizing lesions in the 4 horizontal levels of the nervous system; and 4) a collection of clinical problems. This book provides the neuroscience framework to support the neurologist in a clinical setting and is also a great resource for neurology and psychiatry board certifications. This is the perfect guide for all medical students and neurology, psychiatry, and physical medicine residents at early stages of training. New to This Edition - A chapter devoted to multiple-choice questions for self-assessment - Discussion of emerging concepts in molecular, cellular, and system neurosciences - New chapters on emotion and consciousness systems - Incorporation of new discoveries in neuroimaging and an appendix for tables of medications commonly used to treat neurologic disorders




Disorders of Voluntary Muscle


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Rewritten and redesigned, this remains the one essential text on the diseases of skeletal muscle.