Neurology for the non-neurologist / edited by William J. Weiner, Christopher G. Goetz.

By:

William J. Weiner

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2004.Edition: 5th edDescription: xiv, 610 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

0781746310

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DDC classification:

616.8 22 NEU-W 2004 503549

Contents:

1. The neurologic examination / Neil C. Porter and William J. Weiner -- 2. An approach to neurologic symptoms / Steven L. Lewis -- 3. Clinical use of neurologic diagnostic tests / Thomas P. Bleck -- 4. Neuroradiology - which tests to order? / M. J. Bernadette Stallmeyer and Gregg H. Zoarski -- 5. Examination of the comatose patient / Jordan L. Topel and Steven L. Lewis -- 6. Cerebrovascular disease / Roger E. Kelley and Alireza Minagar -- 7. Headache disorders / Joel R. Saper and Todd D. Rozen -- 8. Epilepsy / Donna C. Bergen -- 9. Multiple sclerosis / Peter A. Calabresi -- 10. Parkinson's disease / William J. Weiner and Lisa M. Shulman -- 11. Hyperkinetic movement disorders / Stewart A. Factor and William J. Weiner -- 12. Neurologic complications of alcoholism / Winona Tse and William C. Koller -- 13. Peripheral neuropathy / Morris A. Fisher -- 14. Vertigo and dizziness / Judd M. Jensen -- 15. Behavioral neurology / Christopher G. Goetz and Robert S. Wilson -- 16. Alzhemer's disease and other dementias / David A. Bennett and Neelum T. Aggarwal -- 17. Neurotoxic effects of drugs prescribed by non-neurologists / Katie Kompoliti -- 18. Traumatic brain injury for the non-neurologist / Michael J. Makley -- 19. Neuromuscular diseases / Hans E. Neville, Dianna Quan and Steven P. Ringel -- 20. Neurologic aspects of cancer / Deborah Olin Heros -- 21. Neurologic evaluation of low back pain / Russell H. Glantz -- 22. Sleep disorders / Ruzica Kovacevic-Ristanovic -- 23. Eye signs in neurologic diagnosis / James A. Goodwin -- 24. Central nervous system infections / Larry E. Davis -- 25. Neurologic emergencies / Lisa M. Shulman and Tricia Y. Ting -- 26. Neurologic complications of human immunodeficiency vires infection / Meriem K. Bensalem and Joseph R. Berger -- 27. Neurologic disorders in pregnancy / Kathleen M. Shannon -- 28. Principles of neurorehabilitation / David S. Kushner -- 29. Medical-legal issues in the care of the patient with neurologic illness / Lois Margaret Nora and Robert E. Nora.

Review: "Ideal for the internist, general practitioner, or family medicine physician, the updated Fifth Edition of this book provides a practical, non-specialist's perspective on today's neurology. The book's straightforward clinical guidance addresses the diagnosis and management of all disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous system - preparing you for the clinical scenarios you face in daily practice."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference	University College of Medicine Library Shelf No. 36, LBS	Not for loan and check out is restricted	616.8 NEU-W 2004 503549 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan (Restricted Access)		503549

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Ideal for the internist, general practitioner, or family medicine physician, the updated Fifth Edition of this book provides a practical, non-specialist's perspective on today's neurology. The book's straightforward clinical guidance addresses the diagnosis and management of all disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous system - preparing you for the clinical scenarios you face in daily practice."--BOOK JACKET.