Volpe's neurology of the newborn

Neural tube development -- Prosencephalic development -- Congenital hydrocephalus -- Cerebellar development -- Neuronal proliferation -- Neuronal migration -- Organizational events -- Myelination events -- Neurological examination : normal and abnormal features -- Specialized neurological studies -- Neurodevelopmental follow-up -- Neonatal seizures -- Pathophysiology : general principles -- Encephalopathy of prematurity : neuropathology -- Encephalopathy of prematurity : pathophysiology -- Encephalopathy of prematurity : clinical-neurological features, diagnosis, imaging, prognosis, therapy -- Intrauterine, intrapartum assessments in the term infant -- Hypoxic-ischemic injury in the term infant : neuropathology -- Hypoxic-ischemic injury in the term infant : pathophysiology -- Hypoxic-ischemic injury in the term infant : clinical-neurological features, diagnosis, imaging, prognosis, therapy -- Stroke in the newborn -- Intracranial hemorrhage : subdural, subarachnoid, intraventricular (term infant), miscellaneous -- Cerebellar hemorrhage -- Preterm intraventricular hemorrhage/posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus -- Glucose -- Bilirubin -- Amino acids -- Organic acids -- Degenerative disorders of the newborn -- Evaluation, special studies -- Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita -- Levels above lower motor neuron to neuromuscular junction -- Muscle involvement and restricted disorders -- Viral, protozoan, and related intracranial infections -- Bacterial and fungal intracranial infections -- Injuries of extracranial, cranial, intracranial, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system structures -- Brain tumors and vein of Galen malformations -- Passive addiction and teratogenic effects.

A clear, engaging writing style, hundreds of full-color images, and new information throughout make Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn, 6th Edition, an indispensable resource for those who provide care for neonates with neurological conditions. World authority Dr. Joseph Volpe, along with Dr. Terrie E. Inder and other distinguished editors, continue the unparalleled clarity and guidance you've come to expect from the leading reference in the field - keeping you up to date with today's latest advances in diagnosis and management, as well as the many scientific and technological advances that are revolutionizing neonatal neurology.