by Joseph J. Volpe, Terrie E. Inder
Stay
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, with the definitive text in the
field. Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn, 7th Edition, shares the
knowledge and expertise of world authority Dr. Joseph Volpe, who, along with Dr. Terrie E. Inder of Children’s Hospital of Orange County and other distinguished editors, brings a wealth of insight to
this classic text. Known for its clear, engaging writing style, vibrant,
full-color illustrations, and authoritative information throughout,
this reference is an indispensable resource for those who provide care
for neonates with neurological conditions.
- Provides clear, comprehensive coverage
of neonatal neurology in Dr. Joseph Volpe’s own legendary, readable
manner—for a masterful, cohesive source of answers to any question that
arises in your practice.
- Brings the latest science into the clinical setting, with an emphasis on translating new knowledge to the infant’s bedside.
- Offers comprehensive updates with summary tables and text to
reflect major advances in the study of hemorrhage; new insights into
molecular genetics and molecular characterization of brain tumors;
significant advances in drugs and the developing nervous system; and
much more.
- Includes new chapters
on fetal neurology which address the importance of understanding and
investigating the maternal-fetal origins of neonatal disease, as well as
new chapters on neurodevelopmental follow-up, inflammation, and
neurology in low-resource settings.
- Contains more than 1,000 illustrations:
clinical and pathological specimens, key experimental findings,
schematics, algorithms, anatomical drawings, and neuroimaging
throughout, as well as numerous tables and boxes that synthesize key
points.
