Description
Clinical Neuroepidemiology of Acute and Chronic Disorders explores the epidemiology of disorders that affect the nervous system, providing comprehensive discussions on incidence, prevalence, and more. With thorough coverage of a variety of disorders, chapters detail etiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, global incidence and prevalence, age-specific incidence, global mortality, prevention, treatment and prognosis for each disorder. Chapters uniquely discuss the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus upon the nervous system and in relation to several diseases, including new discoveries and treatments for Alzheimer's disease and migraine headaches. Real-world case studies with critical thinking questions and "Focus On" boxes highlight important information.- Covers a variety of disorders and their etiology, including risk factors, pathophysiology clinical manifestations diagnosis, incidence of mortality, prevention, treatment and prognosis- Features real-world case studies with critical thinking questions and answers- Includes Focus On boxes that highlight key information in each chapter- Highlights treatments for various disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and migraines- Discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the nervous system in relation to several diseases
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction1. Prevalence and Incidence in Neuroepidemiology2. Neurologic Examination3. Neurologic Tests and Procedures4. NeurotransmissionPart II: Neurologic Disorders5. Pain6. Meningitis7. Brain Infections8. Headache9. Function and Dysfunction of the Cerebral Lobes10. Stroke11. Seizure Disorders12. Delirium and Dementia13. Movement and Cerebellar Disorders14. Demyelinating Disorders15. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders16. Motor Unit and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders17. Prion Diseases18. Spinal Cord Disorders19. Neuro-ophthalmologic and Cranial Nerve Disorders20. Brain and Spinal Tumors21. Sleep and Wakefulness Disorders22. Coma and Impaired Consciousness
