Volpe’s Neurology of the Newborn

Stay up to date with today’s latest advances in diagnosis and management, as well as the many scientific and technological advances that are revolutionizing neonatal neurology, with the definitive text in the field. Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn, 7th Edition, shares the knowledge and expertise of world authority Dr. Joseph Volpe, who, along with Dr. Terrie E. Inder of Children’s Hospital of Orange County and other distinguished editors, brings a wealth of insight to this classic text. Known for its clear, engaging writing style, vibrant, full-color illustrations, and authoritative information throughout, this reference is an indispensable resource for those who provide care for neonates with neurological conditions.

UNIT I: HUMAN BRAIN DEVELOPMENT1. Neural Tube Development2. Prosencephalic Development3. Ventricular Development, Ventriculomegaly, and Hydrocephalus in the Fetus and Newborn4. Normal and Abnormal Development of the Posterior Fossa Structures5. Neuronal Proliferation6. Neuronal Migration7. Organizational Events8. Myelination EventsUNIT II: FETAL NEUROLOGY9. Specialized Diagnostic Studies for Assessment of the Fetal Central Nervous System10. Placental Conditions With Consequences for the Fetal Brain11. Maternal and Fetal Conditions With Consequences for the Fetal BrainUNIT III: NEUROLOGICAL EVALUATION12. Neurological Examination: Normal and Abnormal Features13. Specialized Neurological Studies14. Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up of High-Risk NewbornsUNIT IV: SEIZURES15. Neonatal SeizuresUNIT V: HYPOXIC-ISCHEMIC AND RELATED DISORDERS16. Pathophysiology: General Principle17. Inflammation and the Newborn Brain18. Encephalopathy of Prematurity: Neuropathology19. Encephalopathy of Prematurity: Pathophysiology20. Encephalopathy of the Preterm-Clinical Aspects21. Intrauterine and Intrapartum Assessment of the Fetus22. Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy in the Term Infant: Neuropathology23. Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury in the Term Infant: Pathophysiology24. Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury in the Term Infant: ClinicalNeurological Features, Diagnosis, Imaging, Management, and Prognosis25. Stroke in the NewbornUNIT VI: INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE26. Intracranial Hemorrhage: Subdural, Subararachnoid, Subpial, Intraventricular (Term Infant), Miscellaneous27. Cerebellar Hemorrhage28. Preterm Intraventricular Hemorrhage/Posthemorrhagic HydrocephalusUNIT VII: METABOLIC ENCEPHALOPATHIES29. Glucose30. Bilirubin and Brain Injury31. Amino Acids32. Organic AcidsUNIT VIII: DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS33. Degenerative Disorders of the NewbornUNIT IX: NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS34. Evaluation, Special Studies35. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita36. Levels Above Lower Motor Neuron to Neuromuscular Junction37. Muscle Involvement and Restricted DisordersUNIT X: INTRACRANIAL INFECTIONS38. Viral, Protozoan, and Related Intracranial Infections39. Bacterial and Fungal Intracranial InfectionsUNIT XI: PERINATAL TRAUMA40. Injuries of Extracranial, Cranial, Intracranial, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nervous System StructuresUNIT XII: INTRACRANIAL MASS LESIONS41. Brain Tumors and Vein of Galen MalformationsUNIT XIII: DRUGS AND THE DEVELOPING NERVOUS SYSTEM42. Passive Addiction and Teratogenic EffectsUNIT XIV: NEUROLOGY IN LOW RESOURCE SETTINGS43. Neonatal Neurology in the Low Resource Setting for the Term and Preterm NewbornIndex