Cerebrospinal Fluid in Neurologic Disorders, Volume 146 (Handbook of Clinical Neurology) (PDF)

Cerebrospinal Fluid in Neurologic Disorders, Volume 146 provides a brief overview of the current use of CSF in clinical routine, its physiology, usefulness, and potential as a biomarker. The book’s second part describes CSF from a research perspective in the context of the most important diagnostic entities in neurology. The authors offer insight into the current understanding of CSF changes in various conditions and what it tells us about neurological diseases. The book discusses methodological aspects as well as identifies shortcomings that need to be addressed.

Moreover, Cerebrospinal Fluid in Neurologic Disorders, Volume 146 provides an outlook for potential directions that can be explored to improve the various aspects of CSF research with the ultimate goal of incorporating it into clinical practice. The book is edited by leading authors in CSF research from around the globe, presenting the broadest and most expert coverage available.

• Provides a brief overview of the current use of CSF in clinical routine, its physiology, usefulness, and potential as a biomarker
• Describes CSF from a research perspective in the context of the most important diagnostic entities in neurology
• Edited by leading authors in CSF research from around the globe, presenting the broadest and most expert coverage available