S. Chamberlin – The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders (2 Volumes)

Автор: S. Chamberlin
Название книги: The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders (2 Volumes)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 1025
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
(GEND) is a one-stop source for medical information that
covers diseases, syndromes, drugs, treatments, therapies,
and diagnostic equipment. It keeps medical jargon to a
minimum, making it easier for the layperson to use. The
Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders presents authoritative
and balanced information and is more comprehensive
than single-volume family medical guides.
SCOPE
Almost 400 full-length articles are included in The
Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders. Articles
follow a standardized format that provides information at
a glance. Rubrics include:
Diseases
• Definition
• Description
• Demographics
• Causes and symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment team
• Treatment
• Recovery and rehabilitation
• Clinical trials
• Prognosis
• Special concerns
• Resources
• Key terms
Drugs
• Definition
• Purpose
• Description
• Recommended dosage
• Precautions
• Side effects
• Interactions
• Resources
• Key terms
Treatments
• Definition
• Purpose
• Precautions
• Description
• Preparation
• Aftercare
• Risks
• Normal results
• Resources
• Key terms
INCLUSION CRITERIA
A preliminary topic list was compiled from a wide variety
of sources, including professional medical guides,
consumer guides, and textbooks and encyclopedias. The
advisory board, made up of seven medical and healthcare
experts, evaluated the topics and made suggestions for inclusion.
Final selection of topics to include was made by
the medical advisors in conjunction with Gale editors.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. GEND medical
advisors reviewed most of the completed essays to insure
that they are appropriate, up-to-date, and medically
accurate.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
has been designed with ready reference in mind:
• Straight alphabetical arrangement allows users to locate
information quickly.
• Bold faced terms function as print hyperlinks that point
the reader to full-length entries in the encyclopedia.
• A list of key terms is provided where appropriate to define
unfamiliar words or concepts used within the context
of the essay.
• Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia direct
readers to where information on subjects without their
own entries can be found. Cross-references are also used to
assist readers looking for information on diseases that are
now known by other names; for example, there is a crossreference
for the rare childhood disease commonly known
as Hallervorden-Spatz disease that points to the entry entitled
Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration.
• A Resources section directs users to sources of further
information, which include books, periodicals, websites,
and organizations.
• A glossary is included to help readers understand unfamiliar
terms.
• A comprehensive general index allows users to easily
target detailed aspects of any topic.
GRAPHICS
The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders is
enhanced with over 100 images, including photos, tables,
and customized line drawings