Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice [recurso electrónico] / by K. Ray Chaudhuri, William Ondo.

Por: Chaudhuri, K. Ray [author.]Colaborador(es): Ondo, William [author.] | SpringerLink (Online service)Tipo de material: TextoTextoEditor: London : Springer London, 2010Descripción: IX, 100p. 15 illus. in color. online resourceTipo de contenido: text Tipo de medio: computer Tipo de portador: online resourceISBN: 9781849960656Tema(s): Medicine | Emergency medicine | Family medicine | Neurology | Medicine & Public Health | Neurology | General Practice / Family Medicine | Emergency MedicineFormatos físicos adicionales: Printed edition:: Sin títuloClasificación CDD: 616.8 Clasificación LoC:RC346-429.2Recursos en línea: Libro electrónicoTexto
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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.
En: Springer eBooksResumen: 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
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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.

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

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