Ginsberg Lecture Notes

Neurology
9. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-118-31093-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

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Now in two colours throughout, this new edition of LectureNotes: Neurology contains the core neurologicalinformation required, whichever branch of clinical medicine youchoose. Reflecting current clinical practice, the latest advancesin the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases areconcisely covered.
The book is divided into two parts. The NeurologicalApproach looks at neurological history taking. Theneurological examination is then discussed in detail -consciousness, cognitive function, vision and other cranial nerves,motor function, sensation and autonomic function. In part two,Neurological Disorders, the common neurological conditions aredescribed, along with neurological emergencies andneuro-rehabilitation. Featuring a self-assessment section, and withclinical scenario and key points boxes throughout, LectureNotes: Neurology is ideal for medical students, junior doctors,and specialist nurses who want a concise introduction to clinicalneurology that can be used as a core text or as a revisionresource.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ginsberg, Lionel

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface to the ninth edition.
Preface to the seventh edition.
Acknowledgements.
PART 1: THE NEUROLOGICAL APPROACH.
1 Neurological history taking.
2 Consciousness.
3 Cognitive function.
4 Vision and other cranial nerves.
5 Motor function.
6 Sensation.
7 Autonomic function.
8 Investigating the patient.
PART 2: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.
9 Headache and facial pain.
10 Epilepsy.
11 Stroke.
12 Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
13 Neurosurgical topics: head injury and brain tumour.
14 Neurological infections.
15 Spinal conditions.
16 Multiple sclerosis.
17 Nerve and muscle.
18 Development and degeneration.
19 Neurology and other medical specialities.
20 Neurological emergencies.
21 Neurorehabilitation.
Multiple choice questions.
Answers to multiple choice questions.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Lionel Ginsberg is Consultant Neurologist, Royal Free Hospital, London; Honorary Consultant Physician, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London; Clinical Sub-Dean and Welfare Tutor, Royal Free Campus, University College London Medical School, London