Overview
- The book provides a clear overview of the process of neurodegeneration and introduces the reader to a new synthesis of ideas in these disorders as a brief introduction to the cell and molecular biology of the commonest neurodegenerative diseases.
- Succinct clinical information is given in a standardized format for easy access, including an algorithm at the end of each chapter to assist the reader in quickly and easily accessing key clinical features and diagnostic protocols.
- Comprises all the common neurodegenerative diseases, including conditions that may be misdiagnosed, and medical conditions that may mimic neurodegeneration to assist the reader in generating a differential diagnosis.
- Provides a framework for clinical management, with the introduction of a treatment matrix, based on the principles of palliative care for non-neoplastic disease as a guide to the management of end of life decisions, and to an approach towards those with impaired competence.
- Provides a summary of the most recent advances in the past 5 years, and the most likely advances in the coming 5 years for each condition to contextualize research for general readers.
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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About this book
Neurodegenerative Disorders provides an accessible guide to the commonest neurodegenerative diseases, outlining the main clinical features, treatment options and outcomes of the conditions most frequently encountered in clinical practice.
Beginning with an overview of the general principles that underlie degeneration, and the contribution of established and new diagnostics techniques, the book goes on to describe the most common neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer Disease; Dementia and Cerebrovascular Disease; Parkinson’s Disease; Fronto-Temporal Dementia; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Huntington’s Disease; Parkinsonism Plus syndromes and Prion Diseases. Final chapters cover important management issues including the use of palliative care strategies, advance directives and competence.
Written by experts in the field internationally Neurodegenerative Disorders is a practical guide for clinicians that will be indispensable for the management of these conditions.
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Reviews
From the reviews:
“This is a comprehensive overview of degenerative conditions in behavioral neurology, movement disorders, and neuromuscular neurology. … It is intended as a clinical guide for a wide variety of neurodegenerative disorders, which is important given the complexity of these conditions. Neurology staff physicians or residents who see older patients who are most susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases are the intended audience. … This is an excellent book for any practicing neurology clinician. It is concise yet thorough and serves as an excellent reference.” (Greg Thaera, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2012)
“This book is an absolute must for clinicians who deal with patients presenting symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease; Dementia and Cerebrovascular Disease; Parkinson’s Disease; Fronto-Temporal Dementia; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; and Huntington’s Disease. With outstanding analysis of both treatment/management approaches as well as implementation of palliative-care strategies.” (The Electric Review, October, 2012)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Neurodegenerative Disorders
Book Subtitle: A Clinical Guide
Editors: Orla Hardiman, Colin P. Doherty
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-011-3
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84996-011-3Published: 15 June 2011
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 298
Number of Illustrations: 15 b/w illustrations, 22 illustrations in colour
Topics: Neurology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics/Gerontology