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Perfect for neurology residents and clinical neurologists, Headache Medicine: Questions and Answers is the only question-and- answer book for the new headache subspecialty exam, with more than 500 questions, answers, explanations, and references to help readers self-assess their knowledge and to prepare for the subspecialty exam, as well as the neurology Board exam. It covers everything from the basics of epidemio-logy and co-morbidity, to "mu...

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Extensively illustrated and liberally laced with clinically helpful tools, "Clinical Adult Neurology" is an affordable reference for all clinicians and residents. With emphasis on diagnostic tools and strategies as well as management pearls and perils, "Clinical Adult Neurology" will meet the needs of all health care practitioners caring for patients with neurologic disorders. This book is organized into three sections, with Section 1 covering...

Management of Medical Problems in Patients with Neurologic Disabilities provides a reference that busy clinicians can refer to in the daily management of the diverse medical problems faced by those living with neurologic disabilities. The alphabetically listed chapters cover basic information about pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, and practical treatment advice. With an emphasis on algorithms, clinical pearls...

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This text is an overview of the current state of clinical and pre-clinical research in combining radiotherapy with targeted biological agents to fight cancer. The text provides a general overview of targeted agents, reviews the current clinical trials, and includes a look at the future of this state-of-the-art practice. This book begins with a general overview of the topic, including an introduction to the subject, the basic science rationale ...

This examines complex issues in MS management and reflects a new philosophy of MS care: one of empowerment. The focus is on the numerous settings in which MS nurses practice, as well as their many roles and responsibilities in managing this highly variable disease. It will provide the reader with an updated view of MS along with a greater understanding of its lifelong impact.

An estate-planning guide dedicated to the issues faced by for those living with a chronic disease or disability.

Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide???but thankfully, endovascular procedures are rapidly expanding the spectrum of treatment for CV disease. Atlas of Interventional Neurology is the first comprehensive review of the basic principles of endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease. The first book on this topic, and a thorough review of techniques and management strategies, Atlas of Interventi...

Designed for the busy practitioner seeking quick answers when diagnosing and treating common - and not so common - disorders, each volume in the series focuses on a key area of rehabilitation medicine and breaks down the problems, treatments, and expected results into succinct facts, organized alphabetically and presented in bullet-point style for quick reference in the office or clinic. Whether the practitioner needs to look up a diagnostic q...

The Consultant Pathology" series is designed to disseminate the knowledge of expert surgical pathology consultants in the analysis and diagnosis of difficult cases to the full community of pathology practitioners. The volumes are based on actual consultations and presented in a format that illustrates the expert's process of evaluating the case, including indications for consultation, the consultant's findings and comment, and discussion of th...

Neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (IOM) - neurologic monitoring during complex operative procedures - is increasingly used to help prevent damage to the nervous system during surgery. "Intraoperative Neurophysiology" discusses all aspects of IOM with a hands-on approach to this challenging and exciting new frontier. Everything is covered from set-up, monitoring and mapping, troubleshooting, interpretation of results, and medical manag...

The second issue of Radiation Medicine Rounds focuses on lower gastrointestinal malignancies. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009 there were a total of 152, 000 new cases of colorectal and anal cancers diagnosed with over 50, 000 deaths from these cancers. Colorectal cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States. Thus it is crucial for the practitioner to be up to date on the latest insights r...

The content will be in the form of review articles, but the volume format will allow for much more in-depth discussion than the typical journal review article. The goal will be to provide for the practicing clinician a source of thorough, ongoing analysis and translational assessment of hot topicsA" and areas of rapidly emerging new data in cancer therapeutics with significant implications for clinical care. The second issue of Emerging Cancer...

With the many options available in imaging technology, a key decision for the cardiovascular practitioner is to evaluate the alternatives available among these techniques and decide what is clinically appropriate and cost-effective in a given situation. Multimodality Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine presents a clear and in depth review of the available technologies and evidence supporting their appropriate clinical applications. Hundreds of ...

The rapid pace of device development and complexity in applications along with a lack of concise, problem-oriented references has made it difficult for non-electrophysiologists to confidently manage patients with implanted cardiac rhythm devices (ICRDs). This book will address this problem by compiling providing a practical, easy-to-read, problem-oriented, and case-based reference to assist in troubleshooting and management of the common compl...

Based upon a course originally developed at the Kessler Institute, the "Mclean Course in Electrodiagnostics" offers an electrodiagnostic curriculum designed to help junior residents in PM&R, and neurology gain competency in electrodiagnostic skills and prepare them to be 'functional electrodiagnosticians' from day one of their clinical rotations. "The Mclean Course in Electrodiagnostics" can be used as a self-teaching tool for the individual s...

The key role of histopathology in analysis of a melanocytic tumor is the recognition or exclusion of a malignant melanoma. The analysis of typical features leads to a correct diagnosis in the majority of cases. However, there are cases that are problematic, because of conflicting or insufficient criteria, in which a confident diagnosis is difficult. These difficult lesions account for a large proportion of the diagnostic errors and lawsuits in...