Lecture notes on neurology - Hardcover

Ivan T. Draper

 
9780632003112: Lecture notes on neurology

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Lecture Notes: Neurology is a core text for medical students and junior doctors on foundation programmes, who want a concise introduction to clinical neurology. The book is divided into two parts and contains the core neurological information required, whatever branch of clinical medicine is chosen. The latest advances in the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases are concisely covered.

Part 1
The Neurological Approach is examined and looks at Neurological history taking, consciousness and cognitive function. Vision and other cranial nerves, the motor function, sensation and the autonomic function are expanded and discussed in detail. A chapter is written specifically on how to investigate patients correctly.

Part 2
Neurological Disorders are discussed in depth. Disorders covered include:


  • Headache and facial pain
  • Epilepsy
  • Stoke
  • Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
  • Head injury and brain tumour
  • Neurological infections
  • Spinal conditions
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Nerves and muscles

Within this part of the book, development and degeneration is discussed along with other neurology and medical specialities. Neurological emergencies are covered as well as Neurorehabilitation.

Lecture Notes: Neurology is written specifically for medical students, junior docotrs on foundation programmes and specialist nurses and can be used as a core text or as a supplementary revsion resource.

About the Author

Dr Lionel Ginsberg is a Consultant Neurologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London. He is heavily involved with the Neurology teaching at The Royal Free and University College Medical School.

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9780632077403: Lecture Notes on Neurology (third edition)

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ISBN 10:  0632077409 ISBN 13:  9780632077403
Publisher: Blackwell Publications, 1970
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