Clinical Neuroepidemiology of Acute and Chronic Disorders

Clinical Neuroepidemiology of Acute and Chronic Disorders explores the epidemiology of disorders that affect the nervous system, providing comprehensive discussion on incidence, prevalence, and more. With thorough coverage of a variety of disorders, chapters detail etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, global incidence and prevalence, age-specific incidence, global mortality, prevention, treatment, and prognosis for each type of disorder. Chapters uniquely discuss the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus upon the nervous system in relation to several diseases, and highlighted are new discoveries such as treatments for Alzheimer's disease and migraine headaches. Real-world case studies with critical thinking questions and Focus On boxes highlight important information in each chapter. Covers a variety of disorders and their etiology risk factors pathophysiology clinical manifestations diagnosis incidence mortality prevention treatment and prognosis Features real-world case studies with critical thinking questions and answers Includes Focus On boxes highlighting key information in each chapter Highlights treatments for various disorders including Alzheimers disease and migraine Discusses uniquely the effects of the COVID-19 on the nervous system in relation to several diseases INDICE: Part I: Introduction 1. Prevalence and Incidence in Neuroepidemiology 2. Neurologic Examination 3. Neurologic Tests and Procedures 4. Neurotransmission Part II: Neurologic Disorders 5. Pain 6. Meningitis 7. Brain Infections 8. Headache 9. Function and Dysfunction of the Cerebral Lobes 10. Stroke 11. Seizure Disorders 12. Delirium and Dementia 13. Movement and Cerebellar Disorders 14. Demyelinating Disorders 15. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders 16. Motor Unit and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders 17. Prion Diseases 18. Spinal Cord Disorders 19. Neuro-ophthalmologic and Cranial Nerve Disorders 20. Brain and Spinal Tumors 21. Sleep and Wakefulness Disorders 22. Coma and Impaired Consciousness

• ISBN: 978-0-323-95901-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 600
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés