Neurology for the Non-Neurologist

Description

Neurology for the Non-Neurologist, Sixth Edition is a practical guide for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other non-neurologist clinicians who encounter patients with neurologic problems. The book begins with overviews of neurologic symptoms, the neurologic examination, diagnostic tests, and neuroradiology, and then covers the full range of neurologic disorders that non-neurologists encounter.

Chapters follow a consistent structure with key elements highlighted for quick scanning. Each chapter begins with Key Points and includes Special Clinical Points interspersed with the text to focus readers on the most crucial details. The authors alert readers to Special Considerations in the Hospitalized Patient and When a Non-neurologist Should Consider Referring to a Neurologist. Each chapter ends with an Always Remember section emphasizing the most important practical issues and a series of self-study questions.

Contents

1: The Neurologic Examination
Robert K. Shin and Neil C. Porter

2: Neurologic Symptoms

3: Diagnostic Tests

4: Neuroradiology

5: Neurologic Emergencies
Lisa M. Shulman and Tricia Y. Ting

6: The Comatose Patient

7: Cerebrovascular Disease
Roger E. Kelley and Alireza Minagar

8: Headache Disorders
Amy Wilcox Voigt and Joel R. Saper

9: Epilepsy
Donna C. Bergen

10: Sleep Disorders
Ružica Kovacevic-Ristanovic and Tomasz J. Kuzniar

11: Multiple Sclerosis
Peter A. Calabresi and Scott D. Newsome

12: Parkinson's Disease
Bradley J. Robottom, Lisa M. Shulman, and William J. Weiner

13: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders
Gonzalo J. Revuelta, William J. Weiner, and Stewart A. Factor

14: Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Neelum T. Aggarwal and Raj C. Shah

15: Behavioral Neurology
Robert S. Wilson and Christopher G. Goetz

16: Traumatic Brain Injury for the Non-neurologist
Michael J. Makley

17: Neuromuscular Diseases
Dianna Quan and Steven P. Ringel

18: Peripheral Neuropathy
Joshua Gordon and Morris A. Fisher

19: Neurologic Evaluation of Low Back Pain
Megan M. Shanks

20: Eye Signs in Neurologic Diagnosis
James A. Goodwin

21: Vertigo and Dizziness
Judd M. Jensen

22: An Approach to the Falling Patient
Kathryn A. Chung and Fay B. Horak

23: Neurotoxic Effects of Drugs Prescribed by Non-neurologists
Katie Kompoliti

24: Neurologic Complications of Alcoholism
Allison L. Weathers

25: Central Nervous System Infections
Larry E. Davis

26: Neurologic Aspects of Cancer

27: Principles of Neurorehabilitation
David S. Kushner

28: Medicolegal Issues in the Care of Patients With Neurologic Illness
Maria R. Schimer and Lois Margaret Nora