Main description:

Clinics in Neurology presents clinicians and trainees with the most up to date concepts in the field. Beginning with an introduction, the following chapters discuss commonly encountered disorders in the different regions of the nervous system.

Presented as problems encountered in a clinical setting, the text provides a complete understanding of the history, neurologic and psychiatric features, examination, tests and management options of each condition; helping the reader bridge the gap between basic neuroscience and current approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

The book is well-illustrated with high quality diagrams and useful tables.

Key points

Complete guide to neurology for clinicians and trainees
Problems presented as encountered in clinical setting
Helps bridge the gap between basic neuroscience and current diagnosis and treatment
Well-illustrated with high quality diagrams and tables

Contents:

Chapter 1: Nervous System: An Introduction
Chapter 2: Localization of the Lesion
Chapter 3: Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 4: Dysfunctions of Urinary Bladder
Chapter 5: Paraplegia
Chapter 6: Syringomyelia
Chapter 7: Motor Neuron Disease
Chapter 8: Flaccid Paraplegias
Chapter 9: Diseases of the Muscles
Chapter 10: Extrapyramidal Disorders
Chapter 11: Cerebellar Disorders
Chapter 12: Unconsciousness-COMA
Chapter 13: Meningitis
Chapter 14: Encephalitis and Brain Abscess
Chapter 15: Myasthenia Gravis
Chapter 16: Speech/Language Disorders
Chapter 17: Cranial Nerves