Comprehensive Review of Headache Medicine
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:15th May '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
A broad review of headache pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment, this book is divded into four parts. Part 1 covers head pain physiology and anatomy, headache epidemiology, and current concepts regarding headache pathophysiology. Part 2 is devoted to diagnosis of the primary headache disorders. Part 3 covers the diagnosis of secondary headaches. Part 4 is concerned with treatment of primary headaches including special considerations such as paediatric treatment, surgical treatment and inpatient treatment.
"...easy to read and covers all the main topics in headache medicine."--The New England Journal of Medicine "Overall, this book is highly recommended as an addition to the library of anyone who researches or treats headache on a regular basis. Its breadth of coverage will make it a useful tool for general practitioners and headache specialists alike."--Archives of Neurology "This is a thorough, easily digestible guide for any practitioner caring for headache patients. A thoughtful review of anatomy precedes comprehensive chapters discussing diagnosis, treatment, and the care and management of special populations....This is one of the first books...which can stand alone as a study guide for the UCNS headache medicine certification exam. The contributing authors are among the most influential and knowledgeable experts in the world, and they discuss the latest in evidence-based diagnosis and treatment while inserting thoughtful personal views and pearls."--Doody's
ISBN: 9780195366730
Dimensions: 155mm x 231mm x 20mm
Weight: 558g
336 pages