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ABC of Headache
ABC Series, Band 91 1. Aufl.
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31,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 15.04.2009 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781444312461 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 88 |
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Beschreibungen
In its different presentations, headache is one of the most common symptoms seen by family practitioners. The difficulty is in diagnosing the cause of the headache so that the appropriate treatment is provided, or if referral to a specialist is the recommended course of action. <br /> <p>The <i>ABC of Headache</i> helps with this dilemma and guides the healthcare professional to look for the possible causes of presenting symptoms. Based on real case histories, each chapter guides the reader from symptoms through to diagnosis and management.<br /> </p> <p>This new <i>ABC</i> is a highly illustrated, informative, and practical source of knowledge. With links to further information and resources, it is a valuable text for healthcare professionals at all levels of practice and training.</p>
<p>Preface v</p> <p>Contributors vi</p> <p>1 Approach to Headaches 1<br /><i>Anne MacGregor</i></p> <p>2 Migraine 9<br /><i>Anne MacGregor</i></p> <p>3 Tension-type Headache 15<br /><i>Anne MacGregor</i></p> <p>4 Cluster Headache 20<br /><i>David W. Dodick</i></p> <p>5 Medication Overuse Headache 24<br /><i>David W. Dodick</i></p> <p>6 Menstrual Headaches 28<br /><i>Alison Frith</i></p> <p>7 Childhood Periodic Syndromes 36<br /><i>Ishaq Abu-Arafeh</i></p> <p>8 Teenage Headache 41<br /><i>Ishaq Abu-Arafeh</i></p> <p>9 Exertional Headache 46<br /><i>R. Allan Purdy</i></p> <p>10 Thunderclap Headache 50<br /><i>David W. Dodick</i></p> <p>11 Headache and Brain Tumour 53<br /><i>R. Allan Purdy</i></p> <p>12 Headache and Neck Pain 56<br /><i>Anne MacGregor</i></p> <p>13 Headache and Depression 60<br /><i>Anne MacGregor</i></p> <p>14 Pain in the Temple 68<br /><i>R. Allan Purdy</i></p> <p>15 Facial Pain 72<br /><i>David W. Dodick</i></p> <p>Further resources 76</p> <p>Index 77</p>
"With many tables and illustrations, it is highly didactic. Helpful to every pediatrician and practitioner." <i>(</i><i>Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews</i>, June 2010)<br /> <br />
<b>Anne MacGregor</b><br /><i>Director of Clinical Research, The City of London Migraine Clinic, London, UK</i> <p><b>Alison Frith</b><br /><i>Clinical Research Sister, The City of London Migraine Clinic, London, UK</i></p>
In its different presentations, headache is one of the most common symptoms seen by family practitioners. The difficulty is in diagnosing the cause of the headache so that the appropriate treatment is provided, or if referral to a specialist is the recommended course of action. <br /> <p>The <i>ABC of Headache</i> helps with this dilemma and guides the healthcare professional to look for the possible causes of presenting symptoms. Based on real case histories, each chapter guides the reader from symptoms through to diagnosis and management.<br /> </p> <p>This new <i>ABC</i> is a highly illustrated, informative, and practical source of knowledge. With links to further information and resources, it is a valuable text for healthcare professionals at all levels of practice and training.</p>
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