Neuroepidemiology is the epidemiologic study of neurological conditions. This text provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of research methods for conducting epidemiologic and clinical research on these conditions. It is aimed at neurologists, epidemiologists and public health professionals, as well as students of these disciplines. The book has three parts, each emphasizing the unique aspects of studying neurologic disorders. The first focuses on classic principles of epidemiologic and clinical research, including study design, sources of study bias, and methods for assessing the role of environmental and genetic factors in neurologic disorders. The second part covers each of the major neurologic disorders, with an emphasis of the methodologic aspects of studying these disorders and discussion of future research directions. The third part is devoted to clinical and translational research methods, including the design and conduct of clinical trials and prognostic studies, as well as the principles of health services research and evidence-based medicine.

A comprehensive review of epidemiology of neurological disorders
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"A much needed reference...well-organized and consise, [the book] provides easy to understand case scenarios and examples...highly recommended for all practitioners in the field of evidence-based neurology and clinical neurological research." --New England Journal of Medicine "A much needed reference...well-organized and consise, [the book] provides easy to understand case scenarios and examples...highly recommended for all practitioners in the field of evidence-based neurology and clinical neurological research." --New England Journal of Medicine



Book Information
ISBN 9780195133790
Author Lorene M. Nelson
Format Hardback
Page Count 480
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1193g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 181mm * 33mm