K. Ray Chaudhuri Bücher

Although briefly covered in neurology texts, until now there has been no professional-level publication dedicated solely to restless legs syndrome (RLS). Most of what is available is either out-of-date or too general. Written by a panel of experts, Restless Legs Syndrome fills the void. Focusing on diagnosis and management, the authors discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology and its clinical associations, and clinical features of RLS. They also explore how to correctly diagnose the many different types of patients who present with this disorder. The book's discussions of the wide range of treatment options available gives clinicians the information they need to formulate appropriate pharmacological or non-pharmacological therapeutic regimens.

Parkinson's disease is one of the most distressing and disabling illnesses of later life, but effective management and support of both patients and carers can offer enormous improvement in quality of life. This second edition of "Fast Facts: Parkinson's Disease" is a thorough update on the original text. New sections include welding-induced parkinsonism, non-motor symptoms, transcranial ultrasound scanning, sleep disorders and autonomic problems. The book also covers the most up-to-date drug treatments, recent developments in the genetics of the disease and the latest NICE guidelines (introduced in 2006) for the management of the disease. This fully revised handbook will help all doctors, nurses and therapists to provide the best possible care for their patients with Parkinson's disease or related disorders.