Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

Publisher: CRC Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: 2008-08-06 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 084939578X ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849395789 Binding: Paperback Product Description: While new insights into the mechanisms and the treatment of stroke have been obtained from animal experiments over the past several years, this is the first book in more than two decades to compile research in this essential area. Calling on a group of cutting-edge researchers, it offers detailed explanations of the methods and techniques for accomplishing different stroke models in rats. As of now, no specific neuroprotective treatment for ischemic stroke is available. This book provides a starting point for those researchers employing stroke models to develop new drugs to counteract this problem. Download Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical Management and Neurophysiology

Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: 2008-06-02 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521689783 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521689786 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Spasticity is a disabling problem for many adults and children with a variety of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. A practical guide for clinicians involved in the management of spasticity, this book covers all aspects of upper motor neurone syndrome from basic neurophysiology and measurement techniques to practical therapy and the use of orthoses. Surgical techniques are also covered, as well as the particular problems of management of spasticity in childhood. Download Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity

Case Studies in Neurological Rehabilitation

Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number Of Pages: 204 Publication Date: 2008-04-21 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521697166 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521697163 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Rehabilitation medicine is one of the fastest growing specialities in medicine. The largest sub-set of this field is neurological rehabilitation. This timely book, presented as a series of case studies, describes the wide range of clinical scenarios encountered by the rehabilitation medicine team and advises on management issues and options. Areas covered include ethical, medico-legal and social factors, touching on issues such as service organisation and patient reintegration. Case_Studies_in_Neurological_Rehabilitation.pdf

Syncope Cases

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number Of Pages: 344 Publication Date: 2006-08-18 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405151099 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405151092 Binding: Paperback Product Description: This book presents a unique collection of clinical cases to help combat the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment of Syncope. Medical professionals using this book are provided with a reference to a large array of succinctly described and illustrated clinical scenarios. Each case is presented with the results of appropriate tests and critical comments about the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment according to guidelines. Syncope is considered a difficult diagnostic and treatment problem for all who work in the field. Regardless of your prior knowledge, you will find the case studies easy to digest, enlightening, and immediately pertinent to improving the care patients – giving you confidence in your diagnosis and your advice. syncop01_rar

Stroke Units: An Evidence Based Approach

Publisher: BMJ Books Number Of Pages: 112 Publication Date: 1998-08-15 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0727912119 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780727912114 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Based on a major systematic review from international centres this concise text discusses the benefits of managing stroke patients in specialised units compared to management outside the hospital. It provides invaluable information in the most effective management for this chronically disabled sector. Stroke_Units_An_Evidence_Based_Approach.rar

Dementia

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Number Of Pages: 406 Publication Date: 2000-07-18 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471606987 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471606987 Binding: Hardcover Book Description: The third volume in the excellent World Psychiatry Association Series, Evidence and Experience in Psychiatry, compares research evidence and clinical experience concerning controversial issues in the clinical psychiatry of Dementia. Dementia is at present underdiagnosed and undertreated all over the world. Discrepancies in the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions implemented in the various clinical contexts are very significant. Through comprehensive reviews and accompanying commentaries it will meet the urgent need to explore the current, available research evidence and discuss the various clinical practices occurring at present. 0471606987.rar

Diseases of the Brain, Head & Neck, Spine: Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Techniques

Publisher: Springer Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: 2008-05-08 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8847008395 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788847008397 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Written by internationally renowned experts, this volume is a collection of chapters dealing with imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in neuroradiology and diseases of the spine. The different topics are disease-oriented and encompass all the relevant imaging modalities including X-ray technology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance, as well as image-guided interventional techniques. It represents a unique experience for residents in radiology as well as for experienced radiologists wishing to be updated on the current state of the art. 8847008395.rar

Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Textbook

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Number Of Pages: 3056 Publication Date: 2007-09-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781757770 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781757775 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: Written and edited by world-renowned authorities, this three-volume work is, to quote a reviewer, "the definitive textbook about seizures and epilepsy". This Second Edition is thoroughly updated and gives you a complete print and multimedia package: the three-volume set plus access to an integrated content Website. More than 300 chapters cover the spectrum of biology, physiology, and clinical information, from molecular biology to public health concerns in developing countries. Included are detailed discussions of seizure types and epilepsy syndromes; relationships between physiology and clinical events; psychiatric and medical comorbidity; conditions that could be mistaken for epilepsy; and an increasing range of pharmacologic, surgical, and alternative therapies, including vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation. Download DIRAYA_teodio.rar

Dementia (WPA Series in Evidence & Experience in Psychiatry)

Publisher: Wiley Number Of Pages: 412 Publication Date: 2003-02-21 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470849630 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470849637 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Dementia is most frequently associated with aging and is, at present, under-diagnosed and under-represented all over the world. Discrepancies in the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions implemented in the various clinical contexts are significant and consequently, the need for a review of the currently available research evidence and a discussion of different clinical practices is urgently needed. This book provides a much needed review of the diagnostic procedures and the implementations of therapeutic interventions. * Provides accompanying commentaries by an outstanding line up of contributors * Covers developments in diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, economic evaluation and quality improvement * Provides an unbiased and reliable reference point Download Dementia_pdf_0470849630.rar

Handbook of Neuroemergency Clinical Trials

Publisher: Academic Press Number Of Pages: 360 Publication Date: 2005-12-15 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0126480826 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780126480825 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: During the 1990s, scientific advances in understanding the mechanisms and pathophysiology of acute central nervous system injury were offset by a history of disappointing results from Phase III clinical trials of novel neuroprotective drugs. Numerous novel compounds were tested, and seemingly fell by the wayside. This book is intended to focus on novel therapies and the unique challenges their intended targets pose for the design and analysis of clinical trials. Download Handbook_of_Neuroemergency_Clinical_Trials.rar