Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Author: Leonardo Pantoni
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107031664

Up-to-date discussion of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common cause of stroke and cognitive impairment.

The Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology of Stroke

The Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology of Stroke
Author: Olivier Godefroy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2007-01-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139461893

The care of stroke patients has changed dramatically. As well as improvements in the emergency care of the condition, there have been marked advances in our understanding, management and rehabilitation of residual deficits. This book is about the care of stroke patients, focusing on behavioural and cognitive problems. It provides a comprehensive review of the field covering the diagnostic value of these conditions, in the acute and later phases, their requirements in terms of treatment and management and the likelihood and significance of long-term disability. This book will appeal to all clinicians involved in the care of stroke patients, as well as to neuropsychologists, other rehabilitation therapists and research scientists investigating the underlying neuroscience.

Subcortical Vascular Dementia

Subcortical Vascular Dementia
Author: Rita Moretti
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781594549960

Vascular dementia is one of the most common forms of mental deterioration for the elderly, second only to Alzheimer's disease. It should not be defined as a single disease, but rather as a group of syndromes that relate to different vascular mechanisms. This is one of the first books to be solely dedicated to the specific class of vascular dementia known as subcortical vascular dementia. The strict focus of the chapters give an depth review that will clarify many different aspects and give an unprecedented amount of detail about this clinical problem. Considering that vascular dementia can be prevented with early diagnosis, the research presented in this book will be important for both students and specialists of this important field.

Clinical Topics in Old Age Psychiatry

Clinical Topics in Old Age Psychiatry
Author: Julian C. Hughes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108706142

An overview of important current subjects in old age psychiatry, demonstrating the depth and breadth of the speciality.

Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023

Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023
Author: Juerg Hodler
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 303038490X

This open access book offers an essential overview of brain, head and neck, and spine imaging. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by both clinical and technological developments. Written by leading international experts and teachers, the chapters are disease-oriented and cover all relevant imaging modalities, with a focus on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The book also includes a synopsis of pediatric imaging. IDKD books are rewritten (not merely updated) every four years, which means they offer a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in imaging. The book is clearly structured and features learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers navigate the text. It will particularly appeal to general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic expertise, as well as clinicians from other specialties who are interested in imaging for their patient care.

Neuroimaging in Dementia

Neuroimaging in Dementia
Author: Frederik Barkhof
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2011-02-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642008186

This up-to-date, superbly illustrated book is a practical guide to the effective use of neuroimaging in the patient with cognitive decline. It sets out the key clinical and imaging features of the various causes of dementia and directs the reader from clinical presentation to neuroimaging and on to an accurate diagnosis whenever possible. After an introductory chapter on the clinical background, the available "toolbox" of structural and functional neuroimaging techniques is reviewed in detail, including CT, MRI and advanced MR techniques, SPECT and PET, and image analysis methods. The imaging findings in normal ageing are then discussed, followed by a series of chapters that carefully present and analyze the key findings in patients with dementias. Throughout, a practical approach is adopted, geared specifically to the needs of clinicians (neurologists, radiologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians) working in the field of dementia, for whom this book will prove an invaluable resource.

The Cerebral Cortex in Neurodegenerative and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

The Cerebral Cortex in Neurodegenerative and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Author: David F. Cechetto
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2016-10-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128019565

The Cerebral Cortex in Neurodegenerative and Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Experimental Approaches to Clinical Issues focuses on how pre-clinical investigations are addressing the clinical issues surrounding the involvement of the cerebral cortex in selected conditions of the nervous system, including Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's, addiction, and cardiovascular dysregulation. Each chapter is written by an expert in his/her field who provides a comprehensive review of the clinical manifestations of cortical involvement and experimental techniques currently available to tackle cortical issues in disease. Thus, this present title provides a link between cortical clinical problems and investigational approaches to help foster future research with high translational value. - Offers a comprehensive overview on the best available in vivo and in vitro models to study cortical involvement - Presents models and specific techniques that help to guide investigators in their choices on how to address research questions experimentally - Provides expert commentary and a perspective on future trends at the end of each chapter - Addresses translational advances and promising therapeutic options - Includes references to key articles for additional detailed study

The Behavioral Neurology of Dementia

The Behavioral Neurology of Dementia
Author: Bruce L. Miller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 491
Release: 2016-11-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107077206

Distils the most valuable discoveries in dementia research into clear, insightful chapters written by international experts.

Neurology in Clinical Practice

Neurology in Clinical Practice
Author: Walter George Bradley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1672
Release: 2004
Genre: Diagnosis
ISBN: 9780750674690

New edition, completely rewritten, with new chapters on endovascular surgery and mitochrondrial and ion channel disorders.

Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease

Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease
Author: José Biller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1316351726

Clinical case studies have long been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. They emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directed learning – all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. This book is a teaching tool that bridges the gap between textbook information and everyday experience of clinicians 'in the trenches'. Leading practitioners bring a practical approach to these complex conditions, highlighting specific areas of diagnostic uncertainty in evaluation and treatment. Each case is taken from real-world clinical practice and reviews the diagnostic and treatment process in a systematic manner, identifying common challenges and potential pitfalls. This concise and useful guide in the Common Pitfalls series provides a step-by-step guide for everyday clinical practice, invaluable to anyone dealing with cerebrovascular disease on a front-line basis. The intended readership is trainees and non-specialist practitioners in neurology, stroke medicine, and neurosurgery.