Clinical Neurology

Description:

The 2nd edition of this concise handbook has been produced to help junior doctors, those preparing for the MRCP examination and practising physicians to have a better understanding of the principles of neurology. The basic aims of history taking, careful neurological examination and assessment of the probable anatomical site or sites of the lesion remain the core of this work which has been expanded to include new sections on neuro-imaging, AIDS and rehabilitation. As in the first edition, emphasis has been given to common neurological disorders presented in a clear and accessible manner. The chapters on ataxias, peripheral neuropathies and muscle diseases have been updated to include new classifications and the identification of some disorders by DNA testing. Material has also been added to take account of the latest advances in therapy and of the recent developments in genetics of some neurological disorders.

Key Features:

* Appropriate level for trainees and generalists
* User-friendly, attractive text design with boxed and tabular matter throughout for easier assimilation of information
* Completely updated with the latest information on clinical neurology

Contents:

Preface
Contributors
Introduction
Neuroimaging
Symptoms of neurological disease
Examination of the nervous system
Diseases of muscle and the neuromuscular junction
Peripheral neuropathies
Nerve and root lesions
Cranial nerve syndromes
Spinal disease
Movement disorders
Cerebellar ataxias and herditary spastic paraplegias
Motor neurone disease and spinal muscular atrophies
Dementia
Epilepsy and sleep disorders
Migraine
Head injury
Raised intracanial pressure
Infections of the central nervous system
Neurological complications of AIDS
Demyelinating diseases of the CNS
Paediatric neurology
Cerebrovascular disease
Neurological complications of medical disorders
Psychiatric disorders
Neurorehabilitation

Readership:

General physicians in training, including MRCP candidates, and in practice. Trainee neurologists, psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists.