Brain & Neurological Disorder:A Simplified Health Education Guide

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Quick Overview The first chapter begins with an overview of the nervous system, followed by the important topic of neuroradiology where computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have assumed great significance in the diagnosis and management of neurological illnesses today. Stroke, epilepsy, headache, central nervous system infections, movement disorders, demyelinating disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and other topics have all been covered extensively. In the concluding chapters, the authors have listed the important side effects of commonly used medicines for neurological disorders and also given very useful tips to remember for a hospitalized patient. Each chapter begins with a memorable quotation, followed by key points and a brief historical description. At the end of the chapter, we find “pearls of wisdom” to give us the essence of the chapter Key Features • The book is a humble attempt to fill the gap in the understanding of neurological disorders by providing authentic, research backed information in a simple and lucid manner for one and all • This edition is primarily intended to benefit the patients, their families, and care givers. It will also be useful for physicians, medical students, paramedics, and physiotherapists who have to counsel the patients and their families as well as nurse practitioners • The purpose of this book is to educate people in a fair depth and help them navigate through complexities of neurological disorders as and when affected/confronted. It is also to enlighten and inspire community towards prevention as well as early detection of diseases, all in a reassuring and reader friendly language • Supplemented with a large number of figures and diagrams, it further makes learning and understanding simpler for everyone • Presented in a simple and lucid format, the book is for all who are keen to learn but do not have the time to pool all the relevant authoritative information concisely in a small span of time • Written with a noble and benevolent cause, the authors wish to strengthen the scholarship imbued with a spirit of compassion and life. This will serve the purpose of authors to help humanity by saving lives and preventing morbidities. Target Audience Patient with neurological disorder, their relatives and caregivers, healthy lay people, physicians, family practitioners, medical students and all paramedics.