Neurologic Disease in Women
by: Peter W. Kaplan (Author, Editor)
Publisher:Demos Medical
Publication Date: 1 Jan. 2006
Language:English
Print Length:496 pages
ISBN-10:1888799854
ISBN-13:9781888799859
Book Description
Although there appears to be a general understanding that the human brain functions similarly in women and in men, an increasing body of knowledge indicates that neuronal connectivity, recruitment, and disease patterns exhibit gender differences. There are clear gender differences in genetic expression, physiologic function, metabolism, hormonal makeup, and psychosocial profile, which often modify the clinical expression of neurologic and other diseases. In addition, ethnic, cultural, and economic factors are frequently overlooked in dealing with health problems of women, even though they undoubtedly have a strong influence on the clinical course of the illness. The second edition of Neurologic Disease in Women ,is the only text to specifically cover this important topic, will help physicians and other medical personnel seeking information relevant to clinical care. Sections address general anatomic, hormonal, epidemiologic, and drug aspects of women's health; neurologic conditions that arise during childhood, pregnancy, adulthood, and old age in females; and particular neurologic conditions that present differently or predominantly in females. There have been important advances in several areas prompting new chapters, new approaches and additional information provided in chapters on hormonal effects in women and the use of HRT; the adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs on hormonal homeostasis, weight and bone health; and cardiovascular diseases in women. New chapters include ones on reproductive and metabolic disorders with AED use, and on movement disorders.
About the Author
Review ...This book reminds us that women with neurologic disease deserve special attention...Neurologic Disease in Women presents the physiological, genetic, and anatomical aspects of neurology and gynecology in a clear and concise format that can be readily grasped by general health care providers.--The New England Journal of Medicine ""There are issues specific to females that influence both disease, investigation, and treatment (pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause, to name the most obvious) and that not all neurological diseases attack the sexes equally... [This is] a beautifully presented book; clearly headed and with wide use of well constructed tables. It encourages one to read on... not only a good addition to any neurological library but a useful purchase for anyone interested in female medical issues."" -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry ""Extremely accessible...Useful to general neurologists, internists, and primary care physicians who care for women with neurological disorders as well as students and residents...This is the sort of book that will serve as a useful reference when specific questions arise, and is also sufficiently accessible that individual chapters can be read from beginning to end."" -- Doody's Reviews""
About the Author Peter W. Kaplan, MD - Peter W. Kaplan, MD is Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.
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