Mechanism and Management of Headache - Hardcover

Goadsby BMedSc MB BS MD PhD DSc FRACP, Peter J.; Lance AO CBE MD Hon DSc FRCP(London) FRACP FAA, James W.

9780750637282: Mechanism and Management of Headache

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750637285 ISBN 13: 9780750637282

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998

For this sixth edition of Mechanism and Management of Headache, Professor Lance has been joined by Dr Peter Goadsby to present a practical account of the latest advances in research into the clinical aspects, pathophysiology and treatment of headache. The text has been completely revised, and provides an easily followed guide to the management of headache problems in practice as well as insights acquired from functional MRI, PET scanning and new work on the neurotransmitters involved in the production of headache.

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From the Publisher:

This edition begins with information on history taking and diagnosis and physical examination, before going on to detailed descriptions of each type of headache organized according to the classification by the International Headache Society. Current views on pathophysiology have been summarized and new medication evaluated, with references provided for those who want to pursue a particular topic. The book is intended for all medical practitioners dealing with headache patients and covers a spectrum of interest to general practitioners, specialist physicians and neurologists. Headache is one of the most common of symptoms and can interfere with many of life's pleasures as well as working ability. It deserves to be taken seriously.

About the Author:

James W. Lance is Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Neurological Sciences, The Prince Henry and Prince of Wales Hospitals and Emeritus Professor of Neurology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

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