Contemporary Neurology Series

This resource provides a framework for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases involving the vestibular system, and is divided into four parts: Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system; Evaluation of the dizzy patient; Diagnosis and management of common neurotologic disorders; and Symptomatic treatment of vertigo.Less

Clinical neurophysiologic testing is an important component of evaluating patients with complaints that may be attributed to diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system. This classic volume in the Contemporary Neurology Series covers the basic concepts underlying each of the testing techniques and provides comprehensive descriptions of the methods and wide range of electrophysiologic testing available for patients with epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, demyelinating diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders and those undergoing orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. This text details the role of each study, the interpretation of findings, and their application clinical problems. This text describes the multiple diagnostic procedures for diverse diseases of the neuromuscular system, including: electroencephalography (EEG); electromyography and nerve conduction studies; single fiber EMG; polysomnography; surface EMG patterns, blood pressure, pulse, sweat measures; vestibular function testing; deep brain stimulator physiology; and intraoperative monitoring. It is a practical textbook for neurologists, physiatrists and clinical neurophysiologists in clinical or research practice or in training. Key features of the new edition include fully updated chapters to reflect new research and techniques in clinical neurophysiology; updated images illustrating key elements of techniques and basic concepts; case examples for practical application. Less

This resource, considered the 'bible' of basic epilepsy research, offers encyclopedic coverage and in depth discussions of leading research hypotheses and strategic approaches. Indispensable for students and all research scientists in the field of epilepsy research, and now of practical importance to the clinic, it also maps out new research directions for the next decade.Less

This resource is authored by Gary A. Rosenberg, an authority on the physiology of brain fluids and metabolism, and combines the classic physiology that dates back to the beginning of the nineteenth century with the advances in molecular sciences, providing a strong framework for understanding the diseases that are commonly treated by neurologists.Less

This resource begins with an overview of the anatomy and molecular architecture of the neuromuscular junction and the electrophysiologic diagnosis of its disorders. The introductory chapters are followed by a detailed exposition of the pathogenesis, natural history, diagnosis and therapy of the autoimmune myasthenias, the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, and the increasingly complex and fascinating diseases collectively referred to as congenital myasthenic syndromes.Less

This resource reviews the impact of cancer on the nervous system. It examines the diagnosis and management of neurological complications of specific types of cancer, as well as the side effects of oncological treatments.Less

This fully updated volume brings together the most important neurological manifestations of criticall illness and has remained the only book of its kind. All major topics are discussed systematically, thoroughly and logically.Less

This resource attempts a comprehensive review of paraneoplastic syndromes from considering both clinical and pathophysiologic aspects, and is divided into 4 sections: an overview classifying the disorders; a discussion of the clinical findings and treatment of individual paraneoplastic syndromes; a discussion of autoantibodies; and a discussion of the paraneoplastic syndromes associated with individual cancers.Less

This resource combines a thorough review of the neurologic literature with clinical experience in presenting a comprehensive yet concise and readable approach to the understanding, evaluation and management of these disorders.Less

This classic resource details the mechanisms of action of a range of neurological drugs, discusses mechanisms of drug action, delivery systems and drug efficacy, and covers all the major neurological disorders.Less

This second edition of Seizures and Epilepsy is completely revised, due to tremendous advances in the understanding of the fundamental neuronal mechanisms underlying epileptic phenomena, as well as current diagnosis and treatment, which have been heavily influenced over the past several decades by seminal neuroscientific developments, particularly the introduction of molecular neurobiology, genetics, and modern neuroimaging. This resource covers a broad range of both basic and clinical epileptology.Less