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A large number of neurological conditions result in abnormal
movements of the body; these are often characterized by changes in
coordination and altered speed of voluntary movement. Many obscure
diseases, conditions and environmental insults can cause movement
disorders but these are often overlooked. This volume expands and
differentiates the many varied clinical presentations of movement
disorders. Written by an international team of authors, including
some of the most prominent clinicians in the field, disorders are
defined and expanded in a clinically useful manner.
Pathophysiological theories, genetic discoveries, new
classifications, differential diagnoses and therapies are discussed
extensively. Uncommon Causes of Movement Disorders provides a broad
and comprehensive review of the field, concentrating on conditions
infrequently seen but essential for practitioners to recognize in
order to implement appropriate management. This is a key text for
movement disorders specialists and general neurologists at all
stages of their career.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Movement Disorders is the first book
to focus in detail on MRI in a range of movement disorders. Since
MRI was first employed in imaging Parkinson's disease, the number
of imaging techniques and their application in diagnosis and
management has extended widely. The book shows various imaging
strategies ranging from functional, structural and chemical methods
as they relate to both motor and non-motor aspects of Parkinson's
disease and other conditions such as Huntington's disease and
dystonia. Chapters on MRI in surgery and using MRI as a potential
outcome measure in clinical trials show the clinical relevance of
methods. Novel methods including DTI, tractography and resting case
studies are described in detail. The book also summarises the
relevance of fMRI to various aspects of movement disorders.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Movement Disorders is essential
reading for neurologists, radiologists and movement disorder
specialists.
Parkinson's disease--a chronic disorder that causes a progressive
loss of nerve cell function in the part of the brain that controls
muscle movement--is an incurable neurological condition with
debilitating symptoms. Over 1.5 million Americans are affected, and
the numbers continue to grow. From the first moment of her
Parkinson's diagnosis, author Jackie Christensen took charge and
educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a
"patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step by step
through their first year with Parkinson's. She provides crucial
information about the nature of the disease, treatment options,
diet, exercise, charts and tables, social concerns, emotional
issues, networking with others, and much more. The First
Year--Parkinson's Disease will be an invaluable guide for all those
who want to be an informed, active participant in the management of
their condition.
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