Atypical Parkinsonian disorders; clinical and research aspects. (DVD included).RC382 2004-008993 1-58829-331-9 Atypical Parkinsonian disorders; clinical and research aspects. (DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. included) Title main entry. Ed. by Irene Litvan. (Current clinical neurology) Humana Press Inc., [c]2005 512 p. $175.00 While much has been written about Parkinson's Disease, there are few books dedicated to atypical Parkinsonian disorders (APD APD atrial premature depolarization (see atrial premature complex, under complex ); pamidronate. ), which were previously known as "Parkinson plus syndromes." Because the progress and diagnoses of patients with Parkinson's Disease and APD differ, distinguishing between the two disorders is critical for both researchers and clinical practitioners, who are the intended audience for this book. Litvan (U. of Louisville School of Medicine) and other contributors address historic aspects, epidemiology, neuropathology neuropathology /neu·ro·pa·thol·o·gy/ (-pah-thol´ah-je) pathology of diseases of the nervous system. neu·ro·pa·thol·o·gy n. The study of diseases of the nervous system. , genetics, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric neu·ro·psy·chi·a·try n. The medical study of disorders with both neurological and psychiatric features. neu , ophthalmogic, neurologic, and radiologic diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic approaches. Chapters range from discussions about computer modeling, quality of life assessment, the role of CT and MRI CT and MRI Two high technology methods of creating images of internal organs. Computerized axial tomography (CT or CAT) uses x rays, while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnet fields and radio-frequency signals. Both construct images using a computer. in diagnosis and research, to directions for future research. An accompanying DVD shows exam procedures, tests, differential diagnosis, radiologic and pathologic findings, diverse speech disturbances, and more. |
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