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Book SynopsisNeurology: An Oxford Core Text introduces neurology to the medical student in a concise, innovative and memorable way. Praised by lecturers and students alike for breaking down the barriers which conventionally surround this difficult subject, this book is highly recommended reading for medical undergraduates. It covers the most important neurological problems in clinical practice, highlights the crucial neuroanatomical and neurophysiological background, introduces the pathogenesis of neurological disease, discusses treatment and management, and also covers ethical and rehabilitation issues.Neurology: An Oxford Core Text* introduces the major neurological diseases* deals with weakness, visual symptoms, headaches, blackouts and stroke* covers the general principles of history-taking* gives practical advice on how to perform simple neurological examination* has detailed instructions on examination in particular clinical circumstances* includes 24 case histories* is fully illustrated with
Trade ReviewFrom reviews of the previous edition:
It beautifully illustrates the marriage of science and art by examining the most common neurological problems. * BMJ *
Neurology is difficult, but this book presents the subject in a friendly manner and makes it less daunting... this book is: more than enough, easy to read, a lot thinner than other neurology textbooks, highly recommended. * Sukhdev Chatu, 4th year medic, M.A.D. *
I get the impression that the examiners in Finals probably won't ask me anything that I couldn't find in this book... it is an excellent and efficient revision tool not only for the written papers in Finals, but also for the examination skills and OSCEs. It's small and easy to read. If you turn up a few times in outpatients and you read this slim book, I think you'll do well. Read the book first, and you might even impress the consultant! * Cambridge Medicine *
Table of Contents1. History taking ; 2. A basic neurological examination ; 3. Adding to the basic examination ; 4. Neurology in children and the elderly ; 5. Muscle weakness - differential diagnosis ; 6. Patterns of sensory loss ; 7. Weakness I: brain lesions ; 8. Weakness II: spinal cord lesions ; 9. Weakness III: nerve root lesions ; 10. Weakness IV: focal peripheral nerve lesions ; 11. Weakness V: generalised peripheral neuropathy ; 12. Weakness VI: muscle disease ; 13. Weakness of facial, swallowing and breathing muscles ; 14. Abnormal vision ; 15. Deafness ; 16. Dizziness, vertigo and imbalance ; 17. Abnormalities of smell and taste ; 18. Autonomic disorders ; 19. Facial pain ; 20. Headache ; 21. Epilepsy and blackouts ; 22. Sleepiness and coma ; 23. Speech disorders ; 24. Neuropsychological syndromes and dementia ; 25. Gait disorders and falls ; 26. Movement disorders ; 27. Stroke ; 28. Neurological infection ; 29. Head injury ; 30. Neurogenetics ; 31. Developmental disorders ; 32. Psychologically determined symptoms
