Aicardi’s Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood

The Premier Reference Book on Clinical Child Neurology Congenital or early-onset disorders of the nervous system have a profound and lifelong impact on the lives of children and their families. Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood provides up-to-date information on the full range of these neurological disorders, from fetal and neonatal neurology to adolescence. Movement disorders, epilepsies and seizure disorders, metabolic diseases, auditory and visual disorders, and genetic anomalies are among the many topics covered in this text. Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter guide the clinician to further relevant reading. This fourth edition retains the patient-focussed, clinical approach of its predecessors. The international team of editors and contributors has honoured the request of the late Jean Aicardi, that his book remain ‘resolutely clinical’, which distinguishes Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood from other texts in the field. For further information about the history of this title and previous editions, please see Further Materials. This edition: Is completely revised and updated Includes latest developments in genetic advances Contains new chapters on basal ganglia diseases and psychogenic disorders Has an easy-to-use one volume format with full-colour illustrations Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood, 4th edition remains the classic, user-friendly resource for busy clinicians in paediatric neurology, general paediatrics, neurodisability, and all related medical disciplines. 'Jean Aicardi is a name synonymous with modern child neurology. Single-handedly, he wrote the first edition of the book, which bears his name and was published in 1995. The fourth edition, 23 years later, is edited by 4 eminent child neurologists and written by 47 authors. Recent advancement in areas of neuroimaging, molecular biology and molecular genetics have unravelled many of the mysteries that challenged paediatric neurologists over the years leading to a better understanding of many disease processes, but also bringing with them new challenges and higher expectations... Aicardi’s Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood is a valuable resource and a reference book to practicing child neurologists, trainees and all physicians looking after children in acute hospital setting, in office practice or managing children with chronic neurodisabilities. It will, undoubtedly, make its way to the desks, computers and laptops of many paediatric neurologists.' Abu‐Arafeh, I. (2018), Aicardi's Diseases of the Nervous System in Childhood; 4th Edition. Epileptic Disorders, 20: 563-564. doi:10.1684/epd.2018.1006 'This book is not only well organized and well written, it lives up to its goal of being practical and comprehensive. It is an important resource for anyone interested in child neurology. The fact that the senior authors are from France, the U.S., Scotland, and Australia and the contributors encompass a wide range of experts from all over the world provides an international perspective. This is definitely a reference that will be used on a regular basis.' Lawrence Brown, MD (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) 'The [chapters] are comprehensive. The print of illustrations (many in full color) is of good quality. The cost performance ratio is very favorable. Undoubtedly, the editors and authors have succeeded (as intended in the preface) in providing a reference book for practicing child neurologists...' Eugen Boltshasuer, Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Children’s Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.