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Mechanism and management of headache

by James W. Lance

"For this sixth edition of Mechanism and Management of Headache, Professor Lance has been joined by Dr. Peter Goadsby to present a practical account of the latest advances in research into the pathophysiology, clinical aspects, and treatment of headache. The text has been completely revised, and provides an easily followed guide to the management of headache problems in practice, as well as insights acquired from functional MRI, PET scanning and new work on the neurotransmitters involved in the production of headache."--BOOK JACKET. "The book is intended for all medical practitioners dealing with headache patients and covers a spectrum of interest to general practitioners, specialist physicians and neurologists."--BOOK JACKET.