Publisher's Synopsis
Neurology is a sub-field of medical science that deals with the disorders of the nervous system. Neurology applies neuroscience to study the nervous system. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all the conditions and diseases of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, whereas the peripheral nervous system includes the nerves and ganglia present outside the brain and spinal cord. This discipline also studies their coverings, blood vessels, and all the effector tissue like muscle. The treatment of diseases depends on the neurological problem. Certain neurological disorders are diagnosed by using EEG and intra-operative monitoring. This book consists of contributions made by international experts. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.
