Aminoff M.J., Boller F., Swaab D.F. (Eds.) Neuroepidemiology

Elsevier, 2016. — 330 p. — (Handbook of Clinical Neurology 138). — ISBN: 978-0-12-802973-2Neuroepidemiology covers the foundations of neuroepidemiological research and the epidemiology of disorders primarily affecting the nervous system, as well as those originating outside the nervous system. The etiology of many important central nervous system disorders remains elusive. Even with diseases where the key risk determinants have been identified, better prevention and therapy is needed to reduce high incidence and mortality. Although evolving technologies for studying disease provide opportunities for such, it is essential for researchers and clinicians to understand how best to apply such technology in the context of carefully characterized patient populations.
By paying special attention to methodological approaches, this volume prepares new investigators from a variety of disciplines to conduct epidemiological studies in order to discern the etiologic factors and underlying mechanisms that influence the onset, progression, and recurrence of CNS disorders and diseases. The book also provides current information on methodological approaches for clinical neurologists seeking to expand their knowledge in research.
Includes coverage of the foundations of neuroepidemiological research and the epidemiology of disorders primarily affecting the nervous system, as well as those originating outside the nervous systemDescribes the most recent methodologies to define and quantify the burden of CNS disorders and to understand the underlying mechanisms, with neuroimaging and molecular methods receiving particular emphasisOffers extensive description of those neurological conditions that are secondary to other diseases whose incidence is on the rise because of longer survival ratesFeatures chapters authored by leaders in the field from around the globeHandbook of Clinical Neurology 3rd SeriesEpidemiology for the clinical neurologist
Population neuroscience
Advanced epidemiologic and analytical methods
Basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
Population imaging in neuroepidemiology
Use of “omics” technologies to dissect neurologic disease
Neuropsychologic assessment
Dementias
Epidemiology of alpha-synucleinopathies: from Parkinson disease to dementia with Lewy bodies
Epidemiology of epilepsy
The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis: insights to a causal cascadeᾠ
Neuroepidemiology of traumatic brain injury
The epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cerebrovascular disease
Peripheral neuropathies
Migraine
Neuroepidemiology of cancer and treatment-related neurocognitive dysfunction in adult-onset cancer patients and survivors
Sickle cell disease