Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide - Softcover

Mumenthaler, Marco; Mattle, Heinrich

9783131364517: Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131364513 ISBN 13: 9783131364517

Publisher: Thieme, 2005

The second edition of this practical guide provides a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of clinical neurology. Coverage includes history-taking; the neurological examination and ancillary tests; topical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of typical syndromes; the diseases of the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, and muscles; epilepsy; and inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Central to the book are the lucid structuring of complex contents allowing efficient learning, even without prior knowledge of the subject; and the vital link between theory and clinical practice, with essential information on history-taking, the clinical examination, and additional tests, all supported by informative graphics and appropriate computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies.

Key Features:

Complete revision of contents and an enhanced layout from the first edition
Brilliant format and structure, making the assimilation of complex information easy and efficient
Clear color illustrations and graphics, many new or revised for the second edition
Comprehensive tables expand and organize information on many topics
Vast clinical experience of two highly respected university teachers

Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide, Second Edition, is the ideal introduction to clinical neurology for medical students, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care.

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From the Back Cover:

Fundamentals in Neurology presents a thorough introduction to the underlying principles of neurology. It contains detailed discussion of the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of neurologic syndromes and diseases of the brain and meninges, cranial nerves, spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, peripheral nerves, including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as other myopathies and myelinopathies. Placing special emphasis on the importance of the clinical neurological examination, this text provides the clinician with the knowledge essential for the professional setting. More than 300 illustrations provide concrete, visual aids to complex subject matter. With an easy-to-access thumb index, tables, and shaded text boxes, this text speeds the medical student, post-graduate trainee, neurologist, or specialist through learning and review of key topics in neurology.

Review:

...a comprehensive overview of common neurologic and muscular disorders...the textbook's format, concise language, and straightforward illustrations will appeal to physicians of all training levels...the tables, diagrams, and radiologic images are of high quality and are well annotated... -- AJNR

Presented in a highly readable format...The format of the book is very pleasing with excellent drawings, crisp charts, and easy-to-read summary charts...This short text provides an excellent synopsis for those wanting a review of neurology. -- American Journal of Neuroradiology

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