Principles of Neurobiological Signal Analysis

This volume is a practical and convenient reference on fever. It has been organized in a logical fashion and is comprehensive enough to answer most questions which should arise in a family practice setting. Starting with a review of the pharmacology of fever-fighting drugs, the authors proceed to a thorough discussion of the diagnostic tools, method, and logic used in appraising a febrile patient, and then to a complete summary of the principles and methods of treatment. There is included a section on headache associated with fever which is excellent. Not only are common symptoms such as chills and aches discussed, but respiratory, dermatological, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system symptoms are also considered. A special chapter on the epidemiology of fever does an adequate job of reviewing the seasonal fluctuation in the incidence of fever and the problem of patient contacts. Although the information presented in this book is largely secondhand, it is written in a highly readable manner and is handy as a one-source guide. Specialists interested in a very detailed evaluation of specific febrile episodes would do better by consulting a more comprehensive reference; general practitioners, however, might appreciate this compilation. Lay persons may also find some interesting reading here.