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Clinical Neuroepidemiology of Acute and Chronic Disorders

Jahangir Moini author Nicholas Avgeropoulos author Amparo Gutierrez author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology

Published:15th May '23

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Clinical Neuroepidemiology of Acute and Chronic Disorders explores the epidemiology of disorders that affect the nervous system, providing comprehensive discussions 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 disorder. Chapters uniquely discuss the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus upon the nervous system and in relation to several diseases, including new discoveries and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and migraine headaches. Real-world case studies with critical thinking questions and "Focus On" boxes highlight important information.

“…covers neurological disorders in clinical practice,.... [and] an up-to-date review of the epidemiology of acute and chronic neurological disorders across the globe. It includes real world cases with questions to facilitate critical thinking…. [P]rovides information for those wishing to learn more about neurological disorders including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and epidemiology…. [and] covers disorders from a full range of neurological subspecialties including both peripheral and central nervous system disorders…. Discussions of disorders of consciousness and cognition such as delirium, coma, dementia, and behavioral disorders are detailed…. [and] includes other neurological disorders of the autonomic nervous system, peripheral disorders, and spinal cord disease. It also reviews infections such as meningitis, prior disease, and other brain infections…. [A]n excellent book for non-neurologists or trainees in the field. The book is easy to follow and provides sufficient information.” --©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Teshamae Sereen Monteith, MD, FAHS (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine)

ISBN: 9780323959018

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 450g

452 pages