International neurology a clinical approach

• Other Authors: Lisak, Robert P. (Editor), Truong, Daniel D. (Editor), Carroll, William (Editor), Bhidayasiri, Roongroj (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester Wiley-Blackwell 2009
• Subjects: Nervous System Diseases; Neurology > methods
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• Physical Description: xxvii, 695 pages, [8] pages of plates illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781405157384; 1405157380

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