1. Short History of Epilepsy 2. Febrile Seizures 3. Epilepsy and Epilepsy Syndromes in Children 4. New-onset Epilepsy in Adults 5. Epilepsy in Elderly 6. Women, Epilepsy and Pregnancy 7. Seizures but Not Epilepsy 8. Epilepsy and Psychiatric Aspects 9. Genetics of Epilepsy 10. Investigations in Epilepsy 11. Emergencies in Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management 12. Drug Treatment: Choice of Antiepileptic Drugs 13. Diagnosis of Epilepsy 14. Drug Withdrawal after Seizure Freedom: When and How? 15. Therapy Resistance and Management 16. Surgery for Epilepsy 17. Epilepsy and Counseling 18. Prevention of Epilepsy 19. Epilepsy and Law 20. Epilepsy: Education and Employment 21. Role of Yoga, Exercise, and Leisure Activities in Patients with Epilepsy 22. Diet, Television and Computer 23. Indian Epilepsy Association: A Brief History Appendices Index
This book is a reference guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of history, examination and investigations, the following chapters cover numerous common neurological problems including headache, dizziness, and cerebrovascular stroke. The text also describes neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and dementia, and includes discussion on symptom-oriented diseases like tension headache and migraine. The text places emphasis on the importance of history taking and clinical examination for accurate diagnosis. Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, the book also features clinical cases and tables for quick reference. Key points Guide to diagnosis and management of neurological disorders Covers numerous common diseases with emphasis on accurate history taking and clinical examination Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams Features clinical cases and tables for quick reference
This book provides the latest information in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the cornea and sclera. Beginning with an overview of corneal topography, the following chapters compare LASIK and SMILE procedures for refractive surgery, and their potential complications. The remaining sections discuss numerous disorders, covering both common conditions and more complex, less common infections such as fungal keratitis and acanthamoeba keratitis. Corneal dystrophies and their latest classification and management are explained in depth, as is DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty). A chapter on corneal changes in contact lens wearers, is also included."--Provided by publisher
Higher Education in India: New Perceptions and Perspectives is meant for all those who are working in the field of higher education (HE) and for all those who care for HE in India today. It discusses the philosophy, the legacy, the crisis in HE and the efforts to overcome them. It reviews all the main reports of all the commissions and committees appointed to form HE policy and to reform the system in the context of globalization of HE. It also provides a review of NAAC efforts to enhance the quality of Indian HE Institutions. Theory and practice are combined in this book to make it up to date and practically very useful to all the stakeholders of HE in India. The book is clear in views, highly informative in its contents, lucid in its style and a recent comprehensive statement with clear ‘perceptions’ and ‘perspectives’ of the HE scenario in India today. It is the outcome of 50 years of continuous contemplation of the author. It is a critique of Indian HE in the context of national development and global knowledge society.
New edition presenting latest developments in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures. Fully revised and many new chapters. Previous edition published in 2009.
Part of the new series Gems of Ophthalmology, this book provides the latest information in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and its progressive optic neuropathy that leads to complete blindness. The book begins with an introduction to diagnostic investigations such as gonioscopy, optic disk assessment, perimetry and ultrasound. The following chapters provide in depth discussion on different types of glaucoma and detail on appropriate treatment modalities including medical, laser and surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on the role of imaging in glaucoma management, and special investigations such as ultrasound biomicroscopy and optical coherence tomography, are also covered. This comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical and surgical photographs. Other topics in the series include: Diseases of the Uvea, Cornea & Sclera, and Retina. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of glaucoma Part of the new Gems of Ophthalmology series Covers different types of glaucoma and emphasises role of imaging Other topics in the series include: Diseases of the Uvea, Cornea & Sclera, and Retina
This book is the latest volume in the Recent Advances in Ophthalmology series providing ophthalmic trainees and ophthalmologists with the latest surgical and technological developments in the field. Divided into 21 chapters, each section is dedicated to a specific topic, explaining symptoms, investigation techniques, imaging, differential diagnosis and treatment methods. The pros and cons of various surgical procedures are covered in depth. New to this volume is discussion on advances in lamellar keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and a new technique – keratopigmentation. The text features nearly 400 clinical photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables to assist learning. Key points Latest volume in Recent Advances in Ophthalmology series Covers latest surgical and technological developments in the field Features new topics and nearly 400 images, flowcharts and tables Previous volume (9789386322784) published in 2017
This book is a reference guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of history, examination and investigations, the following chapters cover numerous common neurological problems including headache, dizziness, and cerebrovascular stroke. The text also describes neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and dementia, and includes discussion on symptom-oriented diseases like tension headache and migraine. The text places emphasis on the importance of history taking and clinical examination for accurate diagnosis. Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, the book also features clinical cases and tables for quick reference. Key points Guide to diagnosis and management of neurological disorders Covers numerous common diseases with emphasis on accurate history taking and clinical examination Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams Features clinical cases and tables for quick reference
1. Short History of Epilepsy 2. Febrile Seizures 3. Epilepsy and Epilepsy Syndromes in Children 4. New-onset Epilepsy in Adults 5. Epilepsy in Elderly 6. Women, Epilepsy and Pregnancy 7. Seizures but Not Epilepsy 8. Epilepsy and Psychiatric Aspects 9. Genetics of Epilepsy 10. Investigations in Epilepsy 11. Emergencies in Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Management 12. Drug Treatment: Choice of Antiepileptic Drugs 13. Diagnosis of Epilepsy 14. Drug Withdrawal after Seizure Freedom: When and How? 15. Therapy Resistance and Management 16. Surgery for Epilepsy 17. Epilepsy and Counseling 18. Prevention of Epilepsy 19. Epilepsy and Law 20. Epilepsy: Education and Employment 21. Role of Yoga, Exercise, and Leisure Activities in Patients with Epilepsy 22. Diet, Television and Computer 23. Indian Epilepsy Association: A Brief History Appendices Index
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