Essential Tremor: Current Concepts and Controversies

Essential Tremor: Current Concepts and Controversies

Kuo, Sheng-Han
Louis, Elan

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Tremors, Volume 163 in the International Review in Neurobiology serial highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the International Review on Neurobiology serial Updated release includes the latest information on Tremors INDICE: What's in a name? nomenclature of essential tremor- syndrome or family of diseases? Is essential tremor a family of diseases or a syndrome? A family of diseases. Is essential tremor a family of diseases or a syndrome? A syndrome.  Essential tremor- Is this an electrical or a degenerative disorder? Or is it both? Is essential tremor a degenerative disorder or an electric disorder? A degenerative disorder. Is essential tremor a degenerative disorder or an electric disorder? An electric disorder. How important is the inferior olive in essential tremor? An evolving story Is inferior olive central to the pathophysiology of essential tremor? Yes. Is inferior olive central to the pathophysiology of essential tremor? No. Essential tremor as a harbinger- what is the cognitive fallout of having essential tremor? Does essential tremor increase the risk of dementia? Yes. Does essential tremor increase the risk of dementia? No. Is essential tremor a disorder primarily due to GABA dysfunction? Is essential tremor a disorder of primary GABA dysfunction? Yes. Is essential tremor a disorder of primary GABA dysfunction? No. The future of pharmacotherapies for essential tremor: enhancing GABA neurotransmission or reducing neuronal hyper-excitability? What is the next generation of medication for essential tremor? Enhancing GABAergic inhibition. What is the next generation of medication for essential tremor? Reduction of hyper-excitability.

  • ISBN: 978-0-323-89974-1
  • Editorial: Academic Press
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 322
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2022
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés