Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine. Группа авторов

Introduction Myoclonus Tremor Dystonia Tardive dyskinesia Chorea Functional movement disorders Restless legs and periodic limb movements during sleep and while awake References CHAPTER 55: Diabetic neuropathy Introduction Epidemiology and risk factors Pathogenesis Classifications Clinical presentation Diagnosis Management Conclusion References CHAPTER 56: Disorders of the neuromuscular junction Introduction Myasthenia gravis Lambert‐Eaton myasthenic syndrome Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability Acknowledgement References CHAPTER 57: Muscle disorders Introduction Clinical assessment Acquired myopathies Inherited myopathies Acknowledgements References CHAPTER 58: Motor neuron disease Clinical presentation Epidemiology Genetic aspects Diagnostic criteria Heterogeneity and variants Physiopathology Treatments References CHAPTER 59: Chronic pain Introduction Pain and ageing Assessment Management Conclusions Acknowledgement References CHAPTER 60: Multiple sclerosis Introduction Pathophysiology, aetiology, and epidemiology Diagnostic evaluation Visual, brainstem, and cerebellar dysfunction Cognitive involvement Seizures and other paroxysmal manifestations Prognosis Comorbidities Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Access to healthcare Fostering healthy living and resilience References

      3  Volume II Dedication Page Title Page Copyright Page About the Editors About the Associate Editors List of Contributors Preface to the Fifth Edition Preface to the Sixth Edition Foreword SECTION 7: Dementia and Cognitive Disorders CHAPTER 61: Delirium in older patients Introduction Rates of delirium Consequences of delirium Delirium phenotypes Pathophysiology Predisposing and precipitating factors Delirium identification: screening versus diagnosing Pharmacologic prevention of delirium