Occupational Neurology: Handbook of Clinical Neurology Series

Occupational Neurology, a volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology provides a comprehensive overview of the science, clinical diagnosis and treatment for neurotoxin related neurological and psychiatric disorders. This timely collection provides not only a complete scientific reference on the chemical origin of this class of neurological and psychiatric disorders but also a practical guide to diagnosis and treatment challenges and best practices. * Comprehensive coverage of neurotoxins, especially in the workplace* Details the latest science as the foundation for neurotoxicity diagnosis and treatment* Provides coverage of diagnosis and treatment essential for clinical neurologists and occupational medicine specialists INDICE: SECTION I. INTRODUCTION1. Principles and practice - overview2. Evaluating suspected work-related neurological disorders3. Neuropsychological examination in neurotoxicity4. Exposure assessment for chemical and physical agents5. The mechanisms of neurotoxicity and the selective vulnerability of nervous system sites6. Recognizing neurotoxic diseaseSECTION II.  NEUROBEHAVIORAL DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO NEUROINTOXICANTS7.  Animal models of toxic encephalopathy8.  Occupation and the risk of developing a chronic toxic leukoencephalopathy9.  Neurotoxicity of solvents10. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide intoxication11. Organophosphate and carbamate pesticide12. The neurotoxicity of organochlorine and pyrethroid pesticides13. Neurotoxicity of metalsSECTION III.  MOVEMENT DISORDERS (PARKINSONISM OR OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERS)14. Extrapyramidal neurotoxicology and animal studies15. Occupation and the risk of developing Parkinsonism16. Tremor secondary to neurotoxic exposureSECTION IV.  TOXIC NEUROPATHIES17. Animal models of toxic neuropathies18. Clinical descriptions of toxic neuropathiesSECTION V.  SPECIAL SENSORY ORGAN SYSTEMS19. Olfaction and taste20. Vision21. HearingSECTION VI.  MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS22. Mechanical stress23. Low back pain24. Occupational mononeuropathies in industry25. Upper extremity/neck disorders associated with computer/mouse use and other input devicesSECTION VII.  OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND WORK RESTRICTION/ACCOMMODATION26. Sleep deprivation due to shift work27. Headache-migraine leading cause of absenteeism28. Accommodation of workers with chronic neurologic disorders - ADA29. Traumatic brain injury30. Complex region pain syndrome

• ISBN: 978-0-444-62627-1
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 640
• Fecha Publicación: 15/06/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés