K Ray Chaudhuri & William Ondo 
Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice [PDF ebook] 

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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. Such disorders are widespread, often destroying the independence of those affected.


Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice provides a concise, practical overview of the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with these debilitating conditions, including a brief evaluation of ongoing clinical trials. Edited by two key international movement disorder experts, chapters cover Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonian syndromes, dystonia, tremor, restless legs syndrome, an overview of other movement disorders.

An accessible text for family practitioners, critical care and emergency doctors, neurologists in training, consultant neurologists and specialist nurses and allied health professionals working in the field.

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Contents.- 1. Parkinson’s disease – Introduction – Epidemiology, incidence, and prevalence – Risk factors – Genetic factors – Pathophysiology – Symptoms and signs – Confirmation of diagnosis – Management of Parkinson’s disease – Neuroprotection – Stereotactic thalamotomy and deep brain stimulation – Transplant therapies – Nondopaminergic drug therapy – Specialist nursing care – Cost of care – Mortality and prognosis – Conclusions.- 2. Parkinsonian syndromes – Introduction – Neurodegeneration-linked parkinsonism – Multiple system atrophy – Progressive supranuclear palsy – Dementia with Lewy bodies – Corticobasal degeneration – Vascular pseudoparkinsonism – Other parkinsonian syndromes – Management – Conclusions.- 3. Dystonia – Definition – Classification – Location – Pathophysiology – Epidemiology – Genetics – Signs and symptoms – History and investigations – Treatments – Conclusions.- 4. Essential tremor – Introduction – Tremor subtypes and differential diagnosis – Physical examination and clinical evaluation – Epidemiology and neuropathology – Treatment.- 5. Restless legs syndrome -Restless legs syndrome – Periodic limb movements of sleep – RLS in children – Diagnostic evaluation – Epidemiology – Genetics – Pathophysiology – Treatment.- 6. Other movement disorders – Drug-induced movement disorders – Tics and Tourette’s syndrome – Chorea, ballismus and athetosis – Myoclonus – Ataxia – conclusions.

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K Ray Chaudhuri is Consultant Neurologist and Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorders at King’s College Hospital NHS foundation Trust, University Hospital Lewisham, King’s College London and the Institute of Psychiatry.
William G Ondo is Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, and Associate Director at the Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic in Houston, Texas.

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Bahasa Inggeris ● Format PDF ● Halaman-halaman 110 ● ISBN 9781849960656 ● Saiz fail 3.1 MB ● Penerbit Springer London ● Bandar raya London ● Negara GB ● Diterbitkan 2010 ● Muat turun 24 bulan ● Mata wang EUR ● ID 2152067 ● Salin perlindungan Social DRM

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