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\u003cp\u003eTaking a practical, easy-to-reference signs and symptoms approach, \u003ci\u003eFenichelâs Clinical Pediatric Neurology, 8th Edition\u003c/i\u003e, provides a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of primary neurologic disorders of childhood while bringing you fully up to date with recent developments in the field. It offers \u003cb\u003estep-by-step, authoritative guidance\u003c/b\u003e that considers each presenting symptom in terms of differential diagnosis and treatment, \u003cb\u003ereflecting real-life patient evaluation and management.\u003c/b\u003e Perfect for board exam preparation, office use, or residency reference, this well-organized, revised edition is an ideal introduction to this complex and fast-changing field.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a \u003cb\u003enew chapter on genetics\u003c/b\u003e in relation to epilepsy, autism, and many neurometabolic disorders, with up-to-date coverage of genetic testing, diagnosis, and pharmacogenomics.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings you up to date\u003c/b\u003e with the new definition of status epilepticus; new guidelines for Lennox Gastaut syndrome; new FDA-approved drugs for epilepsy, ADHD, dystonia, and more; new data on sudden infant death syndrome; and revised consensus criteria which unifies the concepts of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines age at onset, course of illness, clinical features, and treatment options for each neurological disease, all \u003cb\u003elogically organized by neurological signs and symptoms\u003c/b\u003e in a highly templated format.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cb\u003eweighted differential diagnosis tables and treatment algorithms\u003c/b\u003e that help you quickly identify the more common and most treatable neurological disorders, as well as evaluate and manage the most difficult neurodegenerative disorders, including those caused by inborn errors of metabolism.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares the knowledge and experience of Dr. J. Eric Piña-Garza, MD, a longtime associate and protégé of Dr. Gerald Fenichel, and Dr. Kaitlin C. James, Medical Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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