Guide to Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Guide to Assessment Scales in Attention-deficit.Hyperactivity Disorder-1

Editor C. Keith Conners 2010 Rating scales have been an important component of both the clinical and scientific study of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) since the 1960s; and, accordingly, the number and quality of these scales has increased dramatically. The wide range of ages, covering early childhood, school ages, adolescents, and adults, requires tools with normative coverage across those periods.

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Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders

Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders-1

Edited by Henry J. Kaminski 2009 The objective of the second edition of Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders is identical to the first, to provide the clinician and the scientist a common source for understanding the complex disorder, myasthenia gravis (MG). Although the first edition appeared in 2003, there have been surprising advances in the field that recommend […]

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Neurorehabilitation Technology

Neurorehabilitation Technology-1

Volker Dietz • Tobias Nef William Zev Rymer Editors 2012 The aim of this book is to provide a current overview of rehabilitation technology with a strong emphasis on current and future clinical applications. Rehabilitation technology is a rapidly developing and expanding field, which involves a broad range of therapeutic robotics, assistive devices, and related supporting technologies such as […]

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Vertigo and Dizziness

Vertigo and Dizziness-1

Thomas Brandt Marianne Dieterich Michael Strupp 2005 Vertigo and dizziness are not disease entities, but rather unspecific syndromes consisting of various disorders with different causes. For this reason, our clinically oriented book is for physicians of different specialisations who treat patients with vertigo and for medical students.

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Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke

Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke-1

Edited by Patrick D. Lyden 2005 Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke, Second Edition remains intended for any physician seeking to learn to use thrombolytic therapy for acute stroke. As in the first edition, we present facts and data for the reader to consider; opinion is clearly segregated and labeled (see the debate chapters provided by Dr. Lou Caplan and […]

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The Aging Spine

The Aging Spine-1

M.Aebi · R.Gunzburg · M. Szpalski (Editors) 2005 It is the merit of the “Bone and Joint Decade” to draw our attention with increased intensity to the problem of the changes related to aging of our musculoskeletal system and the associated socioeconomic implications. In view of the increasing age of the worldwide population the impact seems to be tremendous.

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Status Epilepticus

Status Epilepticus-1

Edited by Frank W. Drislane 2005 Status epilepticus is a wonderful field of study and of clinical activity. Its fantastically varied presentations offer insights into the workings of the human brain. Basic science and clinical studies of generalized convulsive status alone have taught us enormous amounts about brain processes, from cellular function to neuronal morphologic changes and cell death.

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