Neurology Board Review. an Illustrated Study Guide

Description

Preparing the reader for the written portion of the Neurology Board examination and the Residency In-Service Training Examination (RITE) of the American Academy of Neurology, this reference provides a comprehensive review of the most critical topics in neurology. With the abundance of neuropathology and neuroimaging figures and neuroanatomy and neurophysiology illustrations, readers will not need to refer to multiple sources for a comprehensive review to prepare for the Neurology Boards and in-service examination. Thorough coverage of material relevant to the Neurology Boards and in-service examinations was ensured by involvement of residents and fellows in writing of the text.

Table of Contents:

Embryology and Developmental Disorders of the Nervous System. Basic Principles of Neuroscience and Neurogenetics. Neuro-Ophthalmology. Disorders of the Cranial Nerves.Clinical Neurophysiology. Basic Principles of Psychiatry. Behavioral Neurology.Movement Disorders. The Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders. Principles of Critical Care Neurology. Cerebrovascular Disease. Epilepsy. Neurocutaneous Syndromes. Inflammatory and Demyelinating Disorders of the Central Nervous System. Neurology ofInfectious Diseases. Neoplasms of the Nervous System and Related Topics. Toxic and Metabolic Disorders of the Nervous System. Headache. Neurology of Sleep Disorders. Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Anterior Horn Cells. Disorders of the PeripheralNervous System. Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System. Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission. Disorders of Muscle. Inborn Errors of Metabolism.