The thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition of this best-selling Spiral(R) Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders.Completely reorganised for faster, easier information retrieval, this Manual is perfect for on-the-spot reference.This edition's chapters follow a systematic template, with standardized headings Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment. All chapters have been completely rewritten to emphasize treatment. New chapters cover sleep disorders, metabolic disorders, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and mental retardation. An updated patient information appendix lists agencies and resources for patients with specific disorders.This edition is available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details.

FEATURES: Outline format with standardized major headings of Description, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment. Major headings in outline will be icons in the PDA that can be used to access information. Expert authors well known both in neurology and other disciplines. Patient information guide to help users provide patient resources. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Revised systematic chapter template ma.