European Handbook of Neurological Management

Spis treści:
Section 1: Introductory Chapters.
Introduction: background to the book.
Guidance for development, refereeing and dissemination of guidelines.
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Section 2: Investigation.
Routine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
Use of imaging in acute stroke.
Use of imaging in multiple sclerosis.
Neurophysiological tests and neuroimaging procedures in non–acute headache.
Use of anti–interferon beta antibody measurements in multiple sclerosis.
Use of anti–nerve antibodies.
Use of skin biopsy in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy.
Assessment of neuropathic pain.
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Section 3: Major Neurological Diseases.
Acute stroke.
Migraine.
Cluster headache.
Dystonia.
Mild traumatic brain injury.
Early (uncomplicated) Parkinson’s disease.
Late (complicated) Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders associated with dementia.
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Section 4: Neuromuscular Diseases.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Post–polio syndrome.
Autoimmune neuromuscular conduction disorders.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.
Multifocal motor neuropathy.
Paraproteinaemic demyelinating neuropathy.
Limb girdle muscular dystrophies.
Section 5: Infections.
Neurological complications of HIV infection.
Encephalitis.
Section 6: Neurological Problems.
Treatment of neuropathic pain.
Acute relapses of multiple sclerosis.
Status epilepticus .
Alcohol–related seizures.
Brain metastases.
Paraneoplastic syndromes.
Nystagmus and oscillopsia.
Orthostatic hypotension.
Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis.
Cerebral vasculitis.
Neurological problems in liver transplantation.
Fatty acid mitochondrial disorders.
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Section 7: Sleep Disorders.
Narcolepsy.
Sleep disorders in neurologic disease.
Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder.
Section 8: Rehabilitation.
Cognitive rehabilitation

Nota biograficzna:
Professor Nils Erik Gilhus, Professor of Neurology, University of Bergen, Norway
Professor Michael Brainin, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Donau University, Austria
Professor Michael Barnes, Honorary Professor of Neurology, University of Newcastle, UK