Summary:
The thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition of this best-selling Spiral Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders.
Completely reorganised for faster, easier information retrieval, this Manual is perfect for on-the-spot reference.

This edition's chapters follow a systematic template, with standardized headings Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment. All chapters have been completely rewritten to emphasize treatment. New chapters cover sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and mental retardation. An updated patient information appendix lists agencies and resources for patients with specific disorders.

This edition is available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details.

FEATURES:

Outline format with standardized major headings of Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment.
Major headings in outline will be icons in the PDA that can be used to access information.
Expert authors well known both in neurology and other disciplines.
Patient information guide to help users provide patient resources.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

Revised systematic chapter template makes information easier to access
All chapters completely rewritten
New chapters on sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, Alzheimers and other dementias, and mental retardation.
Increased emphasis on treatment

Contents

Chapter 1. Neurologic Critical Care
Chapter 2. Epilepsy
Chapter 3. Neurootology Dizziness
Chapter 4. Back and Neck Pain
Chapter 5. Sleep Disorders
Chapter 6. Neurooncology
Chapter 7. Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases
Chapter 8. Motor Neuropathies and Peripheral Neuropathies
Chapter 9. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders and Myopathies
Chapter 10 Chronic Pain
Chapter 11. Headache and Facial Pain
Chapter 12. Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 13. Movement Disorders
Chapter 14. Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology
Chapter 15. Neuroophthalmologic Disorders
Chapter 16. Toxic and Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 17. Infections of the Nervous System