The mechanism and management of headache - Hardcover

This edition begins with information on history taking and diagnosis and physical examination, before going on to detailed descriptions of each type of headache organized according to the classification by the International Headache Society. Current views on pathophysiology have been summarized and new medication evaluated, with references provided for those who want to pursue a particular topic. 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. Headache is one of the most common of symptoms and can interfere with many of life's pleasures as well as working ability. It deserves to be taken seriously.

James W. Lance, AO, CBE, MD, Hon DSc, FRCP(London), FRACP, FAA, Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Neurological Sciences, The Prince Henry and Prince of Wales Hospitals; Emeritus Professor of Neurology, University of New South Wales, Australia; and Peter J. Goadsby, BMedSc MB BS MD PhD DSc FRACP, Wellcome Senior Research Fellow and Professor of Clinical Neurology, Institute of Neurology, University College London and Consultant Neurologist, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK