Neuroepidemiology covers the foundations of neuroepidemiological research and the epidemiology of disorders primarily affecting the nervous system, as well as those originating outside the nervous system. The etiology of many important central nervous system disorders remains elusive. Even with diseases where the key risk determinants have been identified, better prevention and therapy is needed to reduce high incidence and mortality. Although evolving technologies for studying disease provide opportunities for such, it is essential for researchers and clinicians to understand how best to apply such technology in the context of carefully characterized patient populations. By paying special attention to methodological approaches, this volume prepares new investigators from a variety of disciplines to conduct epidemiological studies in order to discern the etiologic factors and underlying mechanisms that influence the onset, progression, and recurrence of CNS disorders and diseases. The book also provides current information on methodological approaches for clinical neurologists seeking to expand their knowledge in research. Includes coverage of the foundations of neuroepidemiological research and the epidemiology of disorders primarily affecting the nervous system, as well as those originating outside the nervous systemDescribes the most recent methodologies to define and quantify the burden of CNS disorders and to understand the underlying mechanisms, with neuroimaging and molecular methods receiving particular emphasisOffers extensive description of those neurological conditions that are secondary to other diseases whose incidence is on the rise because of longer survival ratesFeatures chapters authored by leaders in the field from around the globe INDICE: Section 1 Principles and Foundations of Epidemiology and Neurology Research 1. Epidemiological methods: overview and general principles Mini E. Jacob and Mary Ganguli 2. Epidemiological methods: population neuroscience Tomas Paus 3. Advanced epidemiological analytical methods Emiliano Albanese 4. Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology foundations Cindy K. Barha, Lindsay S. Nagamatsu and Teresa Liu-Ambrose 5. Imaging Meike Vernooij 6. Molecular epidemiology (genetic) Christiane Reitz and Giuseppe Tosto 7. Neuropsychological assessment Michelle C. Carlson, Beth Snitz and Priya Palta Section 2 Epidemiology of Disorders Primarily Affecting the Nervous System 8. Dementias Simona F. Sacuiu 9. PD-DLB Rodolfo Savica 10. Epilepsy Anto Bagic 11. Multiple sclerosis Douglas S Goodin 12. Traumatic brain injury Ross D. Zafonte and Andrew J. Gardner 13. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Evelyn O. Talbott, Angela M. Malek and David Lacomis 14. Cerebrovascular diseases Marileen LP Portegies, Peter J. Koudstaal and Mohammad Arfan Ikram 15. Peripheral neuropathy Rens Hanewinckel, Mohammad Arfan Ikram and Pieter A. Van Doorn 16. Migraine Todd A. Smitherman Section 3 Neurocognitive Consequences of Conditions Originating Outside the Nervous System 17. Cancer Brenna C. McDonald and Pascal Jean-Pierre 18. Other diseases (Sickle cell disease, rheumatoid arthritis) John J. Strouse
- ISBN: 978-0-12-802973-2
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 30/09/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés