Progress In Clinical Neurosciences Volume 23

This volume of Progress in Clinical Neurosciences is devoted in large part to various aspects of epilepsy--both medical and surgical. Spine and peripheral nerve surgery for various disorders is covered in detail. Both these sections have lively chapters on Controversies in surgical management. Current treatment options for neurological infections and Parkinson disease are other highlights of the book. Experimental stem cell therapy in neurological illnesses takes a look into the future, while Paediatric traumatic brain injury and Primary prevention of stroke offer solutions to everyday problems. These exhaustive reviews will benefit not only postgraduate students but will also update the knowledge of practising clinicians.

This volume of Progress in Clinical Neurosciences follows the tradition of selecting topics likely to be of common interest to neurosurgeons, neurophysicians and other neuroscientists. Cutting-edge research and knowledge has been provided on neurogenetics, cognitive neuropsychology for aphasia and magnetoencephalography. The management of diffuse low-grade gliomas and aggressive and recurrent meningiomas has been updated. Reviews on lumbar arthroplasty and asymptomatic tethered cord highlight differing opinions. The chapters on Rating scales in neurosciences, Cerebral dominance and Neuromuscular disorders in the critical care unit present cross-disciplinary aspects.

The topics covered in Volume 27 would be of direct relevance to neurospecialists in their day-to-day clinical practice. Advances in multiple sclerosis, ischemic stroke, epilepsy surgery and syringomyelia are elaborated for the reader. There is a comprehensive coverage of management of tumors in eloquent areas. Evidence-based management of spinal etastasis and the scientific evidence for decompressive craniotomy are presented. The controversies regarding the management of recurrent glioblastomas as well as the need to shunt a syrinx associated with Chiari malformation are strongly debated. Allied fields such as radiation therapy and neuropsychology are demystified and explained in a lucid manner.

This volume of Progress in Clinical Neurosciences comprises review articles on various aspects of movement disorders and cerebrovascular diseases in Neurology, and vascular surgery and neuro-oncology in Neurosurgery. Besides these, there are chapters on the Consumer Protection Act, normal pressure hydro-cephalus and miscellaneous topics. The authors of these chapters are well recognized for their work and the exhaustive review of the literature contained in the chapters will benefit not only postgraduate students but will also update the knowledge of practising clinicians.

This volume of Progress in Clinical Neurosciences emphasizes on topics of common interest such as trauma and evidence-based neuro-oncology. Chapters on advances in MRI, newer radiation modalities such as CyberKnife and the search for new chemotherapeutics for brain tumours provide in-depth knowledge of the current trends. The chapters on an evidence-based approach to neurological examination, legal quantification of disability, myelopathies, CSF circulation disorders and painful ophthalmoplegias will be of interest to postgraduates as well as clinicians. Chapters on cervical disc disease and MCA aneurysm throw light on emerging debates.

Neurological emergencies are different'in that they appear abruptly, generally have a stormy course and necessitate a rushed and yet balanced approach. This book has been conceived and written keeping in mind the needs felt by a first-contact doctor who may be a neurology trainee, a seasoned or junior neurology consultant, a physician or an intern. Special attention has been focused on the various aspects of management of patients in the emergency department, from the point of taking a good clinical history, performing a quick and targeted clinical examination to investigating and starting treatment. Emergency management of neurological conditions can be a challenge as well as reap rich dividends if it is understood and practised with maturity, skill and energy. The nihilism associated with neurological emergencies in the past is increasingly being replaced by aggressive emergency management leading to better outcomes. This book should be an asset for all practitioners who seek answers to questions that arise while managing neurological emergencies.

This volume of Progress in Clinical Neurosciences has updates on interesting topics ranging from skull base and vascular neurosurgery to innovation in endoscopic surgery including 3D and spinal surgery. In clinical neurology, there are updates on topics of common interest, i.e. neuroinfection, demyelination, stroke and headache. The role of embryogenesis is emphasized in the management of neurological disorders and the cranio-vertebral junction. The chapter on radiation biology and its complications focuses on the emerging field of tumour management. The chapters on vestibular schwanoma and multilevel cervical compressive myelopathy address the debate on the optimal surgical approach.