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Medical Management of Adults with Neurologic Disabilities

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As a result of advances in modern medicine and public health, adults with neurologic disabilities are living longer and often very productive lives. Because of this increased longevity, however, these patients often have secondary medical issues related to the ageing process. For example, the management of hypertension, obesity and Diabetes are quite different in Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis patients than in the standard treatments for typical patients. Medical Management of Adults with Neurologic Disabilities provides a reference that busy Clinicians can refer to in the daily management of the diverse medical problems faced by those living with neurologic disabilities. The chapters have been selected based on the most common medical problems and health care issues that Clinicians face daily, with each covering basic information about pertinent anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment and practical treatment advice. With an emphasis on algorithms, clinical pearls and guidelines, this concise and portable book is an essential means of quick reference for all Physicians managing patients ageing with neurologic disabilities. Special features of this unique handbook include: Alphabetically-listed chapters, facilitating quick reference Discussion of management strategies for each medical issue, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical options Inclusion of pediatric issues where appropriate Contributions from the diverse fields of neurology, PM&R, orthopedics, psychiatry and internal medicine An emphasis on patient education and patient safety throughout all chapters

Author Biography:

Dr. Adrian Cristian is Chief of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine as well as as Chief of the Amputee Care Program at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and its graduate medical training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Release date Australia
December 30th, 2008
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
448
Dimensions
175x249x28
ISBN-13
9781933864457
Product ID
2722253

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