Case Files Neurology

by Toy, Eugene; Simpson, Ericka; Pleitez, Milvia; Rosenfield, David; Tintner, Ron

• ISBN13: 9780071482875
• ISBN10: 0071482873
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Summary

EXCEL in your neurology clerkship and on the USMLE Step 2 CK "This book is extraordinary. The clinical cases are engaging and enjoyable to read, maximizing the absorption of valuable clinical information. I recommend this book to all medical students on clinical rotations."--Lance E. Davis, medical student, UT Southwestern Medical SchoolYou need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE and shelf exams and that's exactly what this innovative resource offers. Written by experienced educators,Case Files: Neurologyhelps you think through diagnosis and managemenet when confronting neurological clinical problems. 53 high-yield clinical cases focus on the core competencies for the neurology clerkship. Each case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-format review questions. It's an interactive learning system that helps youlearninstead of just memorize. Featuring: 53 neurology cases with complete discussions and review Q&A Clinical pearls highlight key points Primer on how to approach the patient Helps you learn in the context of real patients

Author Biography

Eugene C. Toy, MD (series editor) is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship there and is actively involved in teaching medical students.
Ericka P. Simpson, MD is Co-Director, MDA Neuromuscular Clinic in the Department of Neurology, The Methodist Hospital-Houston Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas.
Ron Tintner, MD, David Rosenfield, MD, and Milvia Pleitez, MD, are all faculty in the Department of Neurology, The Methodist Hospital-Houston Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas.

Table of Contents

Case Files: Neurology

Approach to Neurology

55 cases covering

Movement Disorders

Physical Injury

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Epilepsy

Headache

Degenerative Diseases

Demyelineating Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Cranial Nerve Disorders

Peripheral

Pediatric Neurology

Neuro-oncology

Listing of Cases by Topic and Alphabetically

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