The 5-Minute Neurology Consult

Description

This volume in the 5-Minute Consult series focuses on neurological diseaes and disorders, as well as key symptoms, signs, and tests. Dozens of noted authorities provide tightly organized, practical guidance. Using the famous two-page layout and outline format of The 5-Minute Consult Series, the book provides instant access to clinically-oriented, must-have information on all disorders of the nervous system. Each disease is covered in a consistent, easy-to-follow format: basics (including signs and symptoms), diagnosis, treatment, medications, follow-up, and miscellaneous considerations (including diseases with similar characteristics, pregnancy, synonyms, and ICD coding).

Features

• NEW Significantly revised and expanded coverage in areas such as stroke therapy, multiple sclerosis, neurogenetic disorders, and Lewy Body dementia
• Comprehensive scope
• Uniform chapter organization to facilitate quick reference
• Popular 5-Minute format

About the Author

D. Joanne Lynn MD
Associate Dean for Student Life, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH

Herbert Newton MD
Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Oncology, Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology, Esther Dardinger Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology, Co-Director, Dardinger Neuro-Oncology Center, Ohio State University Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital

Alexander Rae-Grant MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University