Swaiman’s Pediatric Neurology, by Drs. Kenneth Swaiman, Stephen Ashwal, Donna Ferriero, and Nina Schor, is a trusted resource in clinical pediatric neurology with comprehensive, authoritative, and clearly-written guidance. Extensively updated to reflect advancements in the field, this fifth edition covers new imaging modalities such as pediatric neuroimaging, spinal fluid examination, neurophysiology, as well as the treatment and management of epilepsy, ADHD, infections of the nervous system, and more. The fully searchable text is now available online at www.expertconsult.com, along with downloadable images and procedural videos demonstrating intraventricular hemorrhage and white matter injury, making this an indispensable multimedia resource in pediatric neurology. Gain a clear visual understanding from the numerous illustrations, informative line drawings, and summary tables. Tap into the expertise of an authoritative and respected team of editors and contributors. Get comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pediatric neurology with a clinical focus useful for both the experienced clinician and the physician-in-training. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with 16 additional online-only chapters, downloadable images, videos demonstrating intraventricular hemorrhage and white matter injury, and links to PubMed. Stay current on recent developments through extensive revisions: a new chapter on paraneoplastic syndromes in children; a new section on congenital brain malformations written by leading international authorities; and another one on cutting-edge pediatric neuroscience concepts relating to plasticity, neurodegeneration of the developing brain, and neuroinflammation. Apply the latest information on diagnostic modalities, including pediatric neuroimaging, spinal fluid examination, and neurophysiology

Since 1975, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman's classic text has been the reference of choice for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology, and the 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough revisions that bring you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Five new sections, 62 new chapters, 4 new editors, and a reconfigured format make this a comprehensive and clearly-written resource for the experienced clinician as well as the physician-in-training. - Nearly 3,000 line drawings, photographs, tables, and boxes highlight the text, clarify key concepts, and make it easy to find information quickly.

For fifty years, experienced clinicians and physicians in training have relied on Swaiman's cornerstone text as their #1 source for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology. Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition, continues this tradition of excellence under the expert editorial direction of Drs. Stephen Ashwal and Phillip L. Pearl, along with a team of key leaders in the field who serve as associate and section editors in their areas of expertise. Thorough revisions—including new chapters, new videos, new editors, and expanded content—bring you up to date with this dynamic field. - Contains new sections on global child neurology and environment and brain development and a greatly expanded section on neurogenetics, in addition to new chapters on autoimmune epilepsies, immune-mediated movement disorders, and more. - Offers expanded online content, including additional figures, tables, and text, as well as new personal introductory videos by many chapter authors. - Covers new, emerging, or controversial topics such as COVID-19, teleneurology, environment and brain development, immune-mediated disorders of the nervous system, functional neurological disorders in children, nonverbal learning disorders, and the pharmacological and future genetic treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities. - Provides authoritative coverage of perinatal acquired and congenital disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, extensive sections on pediatric epilepsy and movement disorders, nonepileptiform paroxysmal disorders, and disorders of sleep. - Features nearly 3,000 line drawings, photographs, tables, and boxes that highlight the text, clarify key concepts, and make it easy to find information quickly.

For fifty years, experienced clinicians and physicians in training have relied on Swaiman's cornerstone text as their #1 source for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology. Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition, continues this tradition of excellence under the expert editorial direction of Drs. Stephen Ashwal and Phillip L. Pearl, along with a team of key leaders in the field who serve as associate and section editors in their areas of expertise. Thorough revisions-including new chapters, new videos, new editors, and expanded content-bring you up to date with this dynamic field. Contains new sections on global child neurology and environment and brain development and a greatly expanded section on neurogenetics, in addition to new chapters on autoimmune epilepsies, immune-mediated movement disorders, and more. Offers expanded online content, including additional figures, tables, and text, as well as new personal introductory videos by many chapter authors. Covers new, emerging, or controversial topics such as COVID-19, teleneurology, environment and brain development, immune-mediated disorders of the nervous system, functional neurological disorders in children, nonverbal learning disorders, and the pharmacological and future genetic treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Provides authoritative coverage of perinatal acquired and congenital disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, extensive sections on pediatric epilepsy and movement disorders, nonepileptiform paroxysmal disorders, and disorders of sleep. Features nearly 3,000 line drawings, photographs, tables, and boxes that highlight the text, clarify key concepts, and make it easy to find information quickly. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

"Since 1975, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman's classic text has been the reference of choice for authoritative guidance in pediatric neurology, and the 6th Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough revisions that bring you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Five new sections, 62 new chapters, 4 new editors, and a reconfigured format make this a comprehensive and clearly-written resource for the experienced clinician as well as the physician-in-training"--Publisher's description.

The third edition of this 2-volume reference has beenupdated, expanded and reorganized to include the latest in treatment of epilepsy, seizures and drug therapies, coma, head injuries, as well as genetics and their related metabolic conditions. With detailed coverage from birth to adolescents, content is accessible from four directions: history and physical exams; lab tests; signs and symptoms; and disease. New coverage includes the latest imaging technologies, guidelines for evaluation, DSM-IV, and a chapter on how to best utilise the Internet and other information service providers. * Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage from birth through adolescence, in a leading two-volume set. * Includes a section on the important subspecialty of neonatal neurology for the unique problems of gestation and birth and the immature nervous system. * Includes twice as many photographs and illustrations as any comparable resource. * Features a strong art program which is invaluable in bridging the gap between comprehension and application. * Features greatly expanded content to accommodate new material in genetics, including those associated with amino acid, lipid storage and energy differential. * Includes the explosion of new information that affects the understanding of metabolic conditions, particularly mitochondrial diseases. * Presents a much broader view of epilepsy with multiple chapters, including a thorough overview, comprehensive coverage of seizures, the role of surgery and new medications. * Introduces expanded information on higher cortical function throughout the book. * Features a new section on perinatal-acquired and congenital disorders. * Provides increased material on coma and head injuries. * Includes the latest imaging technologies, guidelines for evaluation, DSM-IV, and a section on how to best utilize the Internet and other information service providers. * Incorporates up to 175 new photos and line drawings. Content has been greatly expanded to accommodate new material in genetics and the explosion of new information that affects the understanding of metabolic conditions. Provides the reader with a much better understanding of metabolic diseases including those associated with amino acid, lipid storage and energy differential. Presents a much broader view of Epilepsy. Coverage has been broken into multiple chapters including a thorough background/overview, comprehensive coverage of seizures, the role of surgery and new medications. Expanded information on higher cortical function is introduced throughout the book as appropriate. New section on perinatal acquired and congenital disorders. Increased material on coma and head injuries. New coverage includes the latest imaging technologies, guidelines for evaluation, DSM-IV, and a section on how to best utilize the Internet and other information service providers. Up to 175 new halftones and line drawings - some additions - some replacements.