Neurology: An Illustrated Colour Text

by Fuller, Geraint, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9780702032240
• ISBN10: 0702032247
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

An introductory textbook of neurology in the Illustrated Colour Text series, making full use of all the usual features of the series - double page spreads, short paragraphs, summary boxes, attractive use of colour etc. Clear explanation of neurological examination - often found very taxing by students. Demonstrates how to approach common neurological presentations, such as blackouts and numbness, before moving on to a comprehensive coverage of syndromes and diseases. Concentrates on the core curriculum which the medical student really needs to know. Updated management in the light of new evidence and new drugs most notably in Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Images, particularly MRI scans, updated with more modern and higher resolution images. Includes a new double-page spread on Sleep. Extra material added on giddiness to include the head thrust test and Epley's manoeuvre.

Table of Contents

Basic principles

Organisation of the nervous system

Neurological thinking

Pathological processes in neurology

History and examination

History taking

Examination - introduction

Speech and higher function

The eyes and visual system

Fundoscopy

Cranial nerves 1, 3-6

Other cranial nerves

Limbs:motor

Limbs: reflexes and sensation

Gait

Coordination and abnormal movements

Neurological investigation

Neuroradiology

Neurophysiological investigations

Nerve conduction studies and electromyography

Neurogenetics

Cerebrospinal fluid and lumbar puncture

Neurological problems

Headache

Blackouts and"funny do's"

Giddiness

Intracranial pressure

Coma and alteration of consciousness

Confusion and delirium

Dementia

Disturbances of vision

Weakness

Numbness and sensory disturbance

Walking difficulties and clumsiness

Disorders of sleep

Neurological syndromes and diseases

Stroke

Transient ischaemic attacks and prevention of strokes

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Epilepsy I: Diagnosis

Epilepsy II: Treatment and management

Head injury

Spinal cord syndromes

Radiculopathy

Multiple sclerosis I

Multiple sclerosis II

Parkinson's Disease and other akinetic rigid syndromes

Other movement disorders

CNS neoplasia 1: intracranial tumours

CNS neoplasia 11:special situations

Infections of the nervous system

Peripheral neuropathies 1: clinical approach and investigation

Peripheral neuropathies 11: clinical syndromes

Common peripheral nerve lesions

Disorders of the motor neurone

Disorders of the neuromuscular junction

Muscle disease

The autonomic nervous system

Functional disorders

Neurology and psychiatry

Rehabilitation

Case histories

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