Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

William J. Weiner, Christopher G. Goetz (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

608 Seiten

2004 | 5th Revised edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-7817-4631-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Offers a practical introduction to contemporary neurology for nonspecialists. This book offers guidance on diagnosis and management of various disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems. Each chapter includes case studies with multiple-choice questions, as well as a bulleted list indicating when to consult a neurologist.

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The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this popular book provides a practical introduction to contemporary neurology for nonspecialists. It offers straightforward guidance on diagnosis and management of all disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems. Each chapter includes case studies with multiple-choice questions, plus a bulleted list indicating when to consult a neurologist. This edition features increased emphasis on treatment, including drugs, devices, and rehabilitation. The authors provide complete information on all new neurologic drugs--including dosage and interactions--and discuss herbal and alternative medicines where appropriate. This edition also includes more tables and illustrations to speed clinicians' access to information.

Inhalt

The Neurological Examination An Approach to Neurologic Symptoms Clinical Use of Neurologic Diagnostic Tests Neuroradiology-Which Tests to Order? Examination of the Comatose Patient Cerebrovascular Disease Headaches Epilepsy Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders Neurologic Complications of Alcoholism Peripheral Neuropathy Vertigo and Dizziness Behavioral Neurology Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementia Neurotoxic Effects of Drugs Prescribed by Non-Neurologists Traumatic Brain Injury for the Non-Neurologist Neuromuscular Diseases Neurologic Aspects of Cancer Neurologic Evaluation of Low Back Pain Sleep Disorders Eye Signs in Neurologic Diagnosis Central Nervous System Infections Neurologic Emergencies The Neurologic Complications of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Neurologic Disorders in Pregnancy Principles of Neurorehabilitation Medical-Legal Issues in the Care of the Patient with Neurologic Illness

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.5.2004
• Zusatzinfo: 178 illustrations
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 178 x 254 mm
• Gewicht: 1066 g
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• ISBN-10: 0-7817-4631-0 / 0781746310
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-4631-1 / 9780781746311
• Zustand: Neuware