This single-volume reference covers the natural course, treatment, and management of all neurological diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord nerves and muscles. This comprehensive text reference seeks to assist physicians with treatment by providing an easy-to-use compendium covering the treatment and management of all neurological diseases along with details on the natural course of these diseases. Organized for ease of use and quick reference, each chapter presents a neurological disorder or key symptoms and systematically discusses the clinical syndrome and differential diagnosis, natural course, principles of therapy, and practical management of each. Key Features * Covers wide range of neurological conditions and potential treatments, including the evidence for and against each treatment * Describes the spontaneous course of neurological diseases along with discussion of the management of different stages and variants of a disorder * Presents special situations and exceptional cases in which alternative therapies should be considered.

Acute and Chronic Pain. -- Cranial Nerves and Brain Stem. -- Cognitive and Behavioral Disorders. -- Cerebrovascular Disorders. -- Infections and Inflammatory Diseases. -- Intensive Care in Neurology. -- Tumors and Developmental Disorders. -- Metabolic and Progressive Disorders. -- Movement Disorders. -- Muscle and Peripheral Nervous System. -- Endocrine and Autonomic Function. -- Neurological Side Effects of Therapy. -- Molecular Genetics of Neurological Disorders.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acute and chronic pain -- Cranial nerves and brain stem -- Cognitive and behavioral disorders -- Cerebrovascular disorders -- Infections and inflammatory diseases -- Intensive care in neurology -- Tumors and developmental disorders -- Metabolic and progressive disorders -- Movement disorders -- Muscle and peripheral nervous sytem -- Endocrine and autonomic function -- Neurological side effects of therapy -- Molecular genetics of neurological disorders.

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