Dysimmune Neuropathies Book

Dysimmune Neuropathies

  • Author : Yusuf Rajabally
  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release Date : 2020-04-26
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 266
  • ISBN 10 : 9780128145739
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Dysimmune Neuropathies Excerpt :

Dysimmune Neuropathies provides readers with detailed, basic information that will enable users to recognize and differentiate each neuropathy to adequately guide an investigation and create a treatment plan. An overview of recent progress, avenues for future research, and the desired benefits are also covered. The book highlights the many developments in the field that have occurred in terms of pathophysiological mechanisms, particularly immunological, that have direct implications on treatment strategies. This book is a great reference for trainees, clinicians and researchers specializing in neurology, neuromuscular diseases and neurophysiology. Encompasses all dysimmune neuropathies Describes clinical features, epidemiology, pathophysiology and immunology Provides differential diagnosis Identifies new investigation techniques

Muscle Aging Inclusion Body Myositis and Myopathies Book

Muscle Aging Inclusion Body Myositis and Myopathies

  • Author : Valerie Askanas
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release Date : 2012-02-27
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 250
  • ISBN 10 : 9781405196468
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Muscle Aging Inclusion Body Myositis and Myopathies Excerpt :

Muscle weakness with ageing is almost inevitable, generally beginning to manifest beyond the age of 40, and is usually unstoppable. It can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falling, injury, and even death. But ?you?re just getting old? is not a sufficient diagnosis. Specific causes of neuromuscular symptoms may explain progressive muscle weakness, and should be investigated for potential treatment. Muscle Ageing, Inclusion-Body Myositis and Myopathies explores the clinical and pathological expression of muscle weakness in aging persons. Case studies demonstrate how physicians can more accurately diagnose weakening elderly patients and make better management decisions. It also explores sporadic inclusion-body myositis and hereditary inclusion-body myopathies. The former, the most common progressive muscle disease in the over 50s, is frequently under-diagnosed and, with the increasing population of aged individuals, is presenting a greater challenge. This disease of muscle has pathological similarities with the well-known Alzheimer and Parkinson brain diseases. Edited and written by a leading international cast of authors, Muscle Ageing, Inclusion-Body Myositis and Myopathies provides a state-of-the-art guide to ageing-associated neuromuscular disorders. It should be in the hands of all those involved in the care of aging and muscle-weakened patients. Titles of Related Interest Neuromuscular Disorders Tawil and Vennance (eds); ISBN 978-0-470-65456-9 European Handbook of Neurological Management, Vol 1, 2e Gilhus, Barnes, Brainin (eds); ISBN 978-1-4051-8533-2 European Handbook of Neurological Management, Vol 2, 2e Gilhus, Barnes, Brainin (eds); ISBN 978-1-4051-8534-9

From Basic Immunology to Immune Mediated Demyelination Book

From Basic Immunology to Immune Mediated Demyelination

  • Author : Gianvito Martino
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release Date : 2012-12-06
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 315
  • ISBN 10 : 9788847021433
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From Basic Immunology to Immune Mediated Demyelination Excerpt :

This book covers the immunological and clinical aspects of central and peripheral nervous system inflammatory diseases characterized by myelin damage. Leading scientists in the field have summarized in short reviews the state of the art of neuroimmunology, with particular emphasis on basic aspects of the regulation of immune responses during demyelinating disorders. The volume will be helpful to neuroimmunologists, but also to clinicians which will find a clear and concise understanding of the main features of neuroinflammatory disease.

Neurobehavioral Toxicology Neurological and Neuropsychological Perspectives Volume II Book

Neurobehavioral Toxicology Neurological and Neuropsychological Perspectives Volume II

  • Author : James W. Albers
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release Date : 2005-08-15
  • Genre: Psychology
  • Pages : 496
  • ISBN 10 : 9781135421069
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Neurobehavioral Toxicology Neurological and Neuropsychological Perspectives Volume II Excerpt :

This book, the second of three volumes, concentrates on peripheral nervous system disorders. Examining the effects of neurotoxicants on nerve, muscle and the neuromuscular junction, it builds on the scientific principles outlined in volume 1 by looking at the application of the methods discussed, particularly in terms of the evaluation and diagnosis of individual patients and the related process of establishing causation. Neurobehavorial Toxicology, Volume 2 will be of interest to practicing neurologists and neuropsychologists, as well as to occupational medicine physicians and medical toxicologists.

Chronic Dysimmune Neuropathies Book

Chronic Dysimmune Neuropathies

  • Author : Mark Ian Busby
  • Publisher : Unknown
  • Release Date : 1999
  • Genre: Uncategoriezed
  • Pages : null
  • ISBN 10 : OCLC:1184572000
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The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine Book

The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Author : John A. Downey
  • Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
  • Release Date : 2013-10-22
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 782
  • ISBN 10 : 9781483193991
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The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine Excerpt :

The Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine: Second Edition presents a comprehensive examination of the management of patients with functional impairments due to disease or trauma. It discusses the distinction between disabilities and impairments per se. It addresses the method in which the human body adapts and compensates for the stress produced by physical injuries. Some of the topics covered in the book are the physiology of cerebellum and basal ganglia; description of upper and lower motor neurons; anatomy of the vascular supply to the brain; characteristics of the autonomic nervous system; structure, chemistry, and function of skeletal muscle; the receptors in muscle; and cardiopulmonary physiology. The role of muscle spindles in perception of limb position and movement is fully covered. An in-depth account of the physiology of synovial joints and articular cartilage are provided. The cellular and glandular components of the skin are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to the factors involve in wound healing. Another section focuses on the nerve conduction and neuromuscular transmission. The book can provide useful information to doctors, dermatologists, students, and researchers.

Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Book

Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

  • Author : Marinos C Dalakas
  • Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
  • Release Date : 2013-10-22
  • Genre: Health & Fitness
  • Pages : 360
  • ISBN 10 : 9781483163048
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Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Excerpt :

Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis provides extensive information regarding Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis (PM/DM), which is described as a heterogeneous disease complex. This book is divided into four sections: Part I (Clinical Features) covers the classification of PM/DM, details of the clinical presentation, and the disease's association with the other connective tissue disorders and malignancies. Part II (Etiology and Mechanisms) covers advances in the immunopathology and viral etiology of PM/DM along with a frequently recognized entity: inclusion body myositis. Part III (Diagnosis and Treatment) covers the histologic, muscle enzyme histochemical, electron microscopic, and resin histology features of PM/DM along with those electromyographic features that could help make a more accurate diagnosis. Part IV (Overview) summarizes the issues that may not have been clear and highlights differing and unsettled views or present available data. This text is directed to clinicians in private practice or in academic institutions concerned with PM/DM patients, including neurologists, rheumatologists, pediatricians, dermatologists, physiatrists, and neuromuscular investigators. This book is intended as well for neuromuscular pathologists who interpret muscle biopsy specimens and electromyographers who perform EMG studies to help determine the clinical diagnosis. Researchers in immunology and immunopathology of neuromuscular diseases will find discussions in this book invaluable.

Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Book

Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

  • Author : William W. Campbell, MD
  • Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
  • Release Date : 2013-09-17
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 240
  • ISBN 10 : 9781617050411
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Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Excerpt :

Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine is an intermediate level text for residents, fellows, and practitioners. This practical book is readable in the course of a standard resident rotation and ideal for board exam review, while also comprehensive enough to be a useful reference. The second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout while retaining the key features of the first edition. Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine is divided into two parts. The first part covers the theoretical and technical fundamentals including basic electronics, instrumentation, and the anatomical, physiological, and pathological underpinnings of electrodiagnostic medicine. The second half of the book is devoted to the clinical applications and electroclinical correlations of the most common diseases and conditions. Each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with a bulleted list of key points and annotated bibliography that succinctly summarizes the relevant literature. Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine features: Practical, readable, treatment of the fundamentals of electrodiagnostic medicine Designed for use during a standard EMG rotation Covers clinical neuromuscular disease in addition to basic electrodiagnostic concepts Each chapter contains detailed summaries, key points, and an annotated bibliography

Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Book

Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

  • Author : William W. Campbell
  • Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
  • Release Date : 2013-09-17
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 416
  • ISBN 10 : 9781936287123
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Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Excerpt :

" Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine is an intermediate level text for residents, fellows, and practitioners. This practical book is readable in the course of a standard resident rotation and ideal for board exam review, while also comprehensive enough to be a useful reference. The second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout while retaining the key features of the first edition. Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine is divided into two parts. The first part covers the theoretical and technical fundamentals including basic electronics, instrumentation, and the anatomical, physiological, and pathological underpinnings of electrodiagnostic medicine. The second half of the book is devoted to the clinical applications and electroclinical correlations of the most common diseases and conditions. Each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with a bulleted list of key points and annotated bibliography that succinctly summarizes the relevant literature. Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine features: Practical, readable, treatment of the fundamentals of electrodiagnostic medicine Designed for use during a standard EMG rotation Covers clinical neuromuscular disease in addition to basic electrodiagnostic concepts Each chapter contains detailed summaries, key points, and an annotated bibliography "

Peripheral Nerve Disorders Book

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

  • Author : Andreas Steck
  • Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
  • Release Date : 2013-08-17
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 1008
  • ISBN 10 : 9780128078426
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders Excerpt :

The identification of autoantibodies associated with dysimmune neuropathies was a major contribution to the characterization of peripheral nerve disorders, the understanding of their pathophysiology, and the clinical diagnosis of neuropathies. Antibodies directed to GM1, GQ1b, and disyalilated gangliosides, and anti-MAG antibodies are very useful in the diagnosis of acute or chronic motor or sensory-motor neuropathies with or without monoclonal IgM. Anti-onconeural anti-Hu and anti-CV2/CRMP antibodies allow when they are detected the diagnosis of paraneoplastic neuropathies. This chapter focuses on the description of these antibodies as diagnostic markers and on their immunopathogenesis. We give a background overview on the origin of these antibodies, their detection, and review those studies, which clearly show that these antibodies are capable of binding to the target tissues in peripheral nerve and thereby can exert a variety of pathophysiological effects. The corresponding electrophysiological and histological changes observed both in human and animal models are exemplified in order to get a better understanding of the immune mechanisms of these antibody-mediated neuropathies.

Acquired Neuromuscular Disorders Book

Acquired Neuromuscular Disorders

  • Author : Corrado Angelini
  • Publisher : Springer
  • Release Date : 2016-05-25
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 288
  • ISBN 10 : 9783319295145
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Acquired Neuromuscular Disorders Excerpt :

This book provides state of the art information on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of inflammatory, autoimmune, and idiopathic neuromuscular disorders. The opening section discusses the differential diagnosis of acquired myopathies based on clinical, electrophysiological, muscle biopsy, and serological criteria, with special focus on the role of electromyography and antibody testing. Each of the relevant clinical entities is then discussed in detail, the coverage including, for example, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, immune-mediated neuropathies, multifocal motor neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, paraneoplastic neuropathies, and diabetic polyneuropathy. Clear guidance is provided on currently available treatments, with descriptions of the latest advances in physiotherapy, drug therapy, and respiratory care. Other features of this clinically oriented book are the inclusion of many illustrative case presentations and contributions by international authors from leading centers.

Guillain Barre Syndrome Book

Guillain Barre Syndrome

  • Author : Silvia Iannello
  • Publisher : Nova Publishers
  • Release Date : 2005
  • Genre: Medical
  • Pages : 234
  • ISBN 10 : 1594541701
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Guillain Barre Syndrome Excerpt :

The Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) or Landry-Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome, also known as post-infectious polyneuropathy or acute idiopathic polyneuritis, is an acute acquired, frequently severe, monophasic autoimmune illness of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). GBS manifests itself with the clinical picture characterised by gait disturbance, pain, weakness, rapidly ascending symmetric flaccid muscle paralysis, areflexia with distal predominance (involving lower motor neuron), sensory disturbance, variable autonomic involvement, and increased cerebrospinal fluid protein without pleocytosis . Although GBS had previously been viewed as a unitary disorder with variations, it is today considered as a group of syndromes with several distinctive variants or subtypes. The aim of this book is to describe and discuss this disease that is not exactly rare but is almost the only inflammatory polyneuropathy and the most frequent cause of acute flaccid paralysis in general medical practice.

Cumulated Index Medicus Book

Cumulated Index Medicus

  • Author : Anonim
  • Publisher : Unknown
  • Release Date : 1991
  • Genre: Medicine
  • Pages : null
  • ISBN 10 : UIUC:30112055104829
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