Wiley-Blackwell International Neurology: A Clinical Approach

Product Description A truly global textbook for neurological practice Neurological disease varies in its presentations and pathology throughout the world. In today's interconnected world, neurologists need to be aware that patients can come from anywhere in the world with presentations and pathologies that may not be typical of their local context. This unique textbook deals with the differences in etiology, genetics, age of onset and clinical presentations of neurological disease internationally. This is the first book to take a truly global approach to neurological illness. Consisting of 22 sections and 173 chapters with contributions from experts in many countries, it serves as an invaluable guide for physicians to expand their knowledge of different neurological disorders around the world. More importantly it is a definitive source of practical information to aid diagnosis and treatment. Review "This outstanding book is a unique opportunity for neurologists (and family doctors) around the world to have an excellent overview of their specialty." ("The Lancet", March 2010) "An intriguing title to an atypical textbook of neurology. The usual, repetitive, and often boring contributions of standard text-books have happily been omitted, with the result of a rather fresh and stimulating look of most chapters." (Eur Neurol, 8 February 2011) "This outstanding book is a unique opportunity for neurologists (and family doctors) around the world to have an excellent overview of their specialty." ("The Lancet," March 2010) From the Back Cover A truly global textbook for neurological practice Neurological disease varies in its presentations and pathology throughout the world. In today's interconnected world, neurologists need to be aware that patients can come from anywhere in the world with presentations and pathologies that may not be typical of their local context. This unique textbook deals with the differences in etiology, genetics, age of onset and clinical presentations of neurological disease internationally. This is the first book to take a truly global approach to neurological illness. Consisting of 22 sections and 173 chapters with contributions from experts in many countries, it serves as an invaluable guide for physicians to expand their knowledge of different neurological disorders around the world. More importantly it is a definitive source of practical information to aid diagnosis and treatment. About the Author Robert P. Lisak, MD, FAAN, FRCP, Parker Webber Chair in Neurology, Professor and Chair of Neurology, Professor of Immunology and Microbiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine; Neurologist-in-Chief, Detroit Medical Center; Chief of Neurology, Harper University Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA Daniel D. Truong, MD, Head, The Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Institute, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Fountain Valley, California, USA William Carroll, MD, Head, Department of Neurology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia Roongroj Bhidayasiri, MD, FRCP, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand; University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA