Introduction to the Neurologic Examination


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Organized to reflect the logical sequence of performing a neurologic exam, this guide explains each stage of the exam from thinking through and performing it to interpreting the results and presenting findings. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




White Book Of Neurologic Examination, The: A Beginner's Essential


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The neurologic examination is often viewed as a daunting monstrosity, byzantine in nature, complex to teach and cumbersome to learn. However, neurologic conditions are not uncommon in GP and hospital practice, and a grounded understanding of pertinent neurologic symptoms, signs and conditions is absolutely vital.This book serves to demystify the seemingly convoluted processes behind the neurologic examination, with chapters focussing on bringing the reader back to the basics, breaking complicated techniques down into its individual steps, supplemented by clear and concise explanation of neurologic principles. The book discusses neurologic signs and symptoms commonly encountered in our daily practice, with flow-charts, pictures and tables to help the reader learn, shape and build a solid foundation in neurology. Tips from examiner and specific case examples are included to improve the reader's grasp of the topics.This easy-to-read guidebook is essential for all medical students and physicians seeking to prepare for their professional examinations, to improve on their care of our patients, or simply to understand the wonderful inner-workings of neurology a little better.Well written textbooks which focus on neurologic examination and written in a palatable manner for the non-neurologist, are rare and few. They are often admixed with other non-neurologic topics (e.g. respiratory, cardiac or abdominal examination), with superficial and cursory discussion of neurologic conditions.At the other end of the spectrum, neurology textbooks are often written in a manner better suited to neurologists than to non-neurologists, struggling to better understand the basic concepts.In my years of teaching students from all 3 local medical schools studying for their undergraduate medical degrees, and medical officers preparing for the MRCP PACES examination, a common problem they encountered was the lack of a palatable yet informative neurologic text which helps them understand the concepts without murdering their interest in the topic. I believe this book serves to fill that gap, and to hopefully better prepare our doctors in their careers, and to nurture their love and interest in this subject I so love.




The Neurologic Examination


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Table of Contents Table of Boxes Preface Explanatory Notes Chapter 1 Diagnosis of Neurological Diseases (General Principle) Chapter 2 History Taking Chapter 3 Physical Examination Chapter 4 Evaluation of Consciousness Chapter 5 Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Territories Chapter 6 Olfactory Sensation Chapter 7 Visual Functions Chapter 8 Pupils and Accommodation Chapter 9 Extraocular Muscles, Gaze, and Eye Movements Chapter 10 Trigeminal Nerve Chapter 11 Facial Nerve Chapter 12 Auditory Function Chapter 13 Sense of Equilibrium Chapter 14 Swallowing, Phonation, and Articulation Chapter 15 Neck and Trunk Chapter 16 Motor Functions Chapter 17 Tendon Reflexes and Pathologic Reflexes Chapter 18 Involuntary Movements Chapter 19 Somatosensory Function Chapter 20 Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 21 Posture and Gait Chapter 22 Mental and Cognitive Functions Chapter 23 Aphasia, Apraxia, and Agnosia Chapter 24 Paroxysmal and Functional Disorders Chapter 25 Ion Channel Disorders Chapter 26 Psychogenic Neurological Diseases Chapter 27 Thalamus Chapter 28 Hypothalamus and Neuroendocrinology Chapter 29 Neurological Emergency Chapter 30 Disability, Functional Recovery, and Prognosis Chapter 31 How to Plan Laboratory Tests Afterword: For Those Who Wish to Study Neurology.




DeJong's The Neurologic Examination


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Now in its Seventh Edition, DeJong’s The Neurologic Examination has been streamlined and updated for a new generation. An absolutely comprehensive, detailed guide to techniques on the neurologic examination, this book integrates details of neuroanatomy and clinical diagnosis in a readable manner. The text is supplemented by helpful boxes that highlight clinical pearls and offer illustrative cases, and tables summarize differentials and lists of clinical findings.







The Neurologic Diagnosis


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An introductory text that transitions into a moderately advanced, case-based analysis of neurologic disorders and diseases, this book emphasizes how to simplify the process of making a neurologic diagnosis. Medical students and residents are often intimidated by a deluge of data, perception of anatomic complexity, extensive differential diagnoses, and often have no organized structure to follow. Diagnostic methods of general medicine are not applicable. Indeed, neurology is a unique specialty since it requires the intermediary step of an anatomic diagnosis prior to proffering a differential diagnosis. Yet the required knowledge of neuroanatomy need not be profound for the student or resident who will not specialize in neurology or neurosurgery. The Neurologic Diagnosis: A Practical Bedside Approach, 2nd Edition is primarily directed to neurology and neurosurgery residents but it will be useful for medical and family practice residents who will discover that a great percentage of their patients have neurologic symptoms. A one-month neurology rotation out of four years of medical school is not sufficient to make a cogent neurologic diagnosis. The aim of this concise, practical book -- which includes an in-depth video of how to perform a neurologic examination -- is to facilitate the process of establishing a neuroanatomic diagnosis followed by a rigorous analysis of symptoms and signs to reach a well-thought out differential diagnosis. Focused and succinct, this book is an invaluable resource for making a lucid neurologic diagnosis.




DeMyer's the Neurologic Examination


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"The classic step-by-step guide to learning how to perform the diagnostic neurologic examination -- now in full color Rave reviews of earlier edition: Without question the best book available on the neurologic examination.--Four Stars from Doody Excellent. The information is detailed, pertinent, and excellently arranged. What is surprising is the incredibly complete, interesting, and worthwhile information it contains. The author is obviously an excellent clinician and teacher who has taught many years. One can easily detect that [DeMyer's] book contains the distilled best of his teaching experiences. --Archive of Internal Medicine The book presents much more information than the title suggests; it has excellent parts on neuroanatomy and clinical neurosciences. --Four Stars (Excellent) from Mayo Clinic Proceedings For more than four decades, The Neurologic Examination has provided neurologists and psychiatrists in training with a uniquely clear and didactic way of learning the complicated technique of using the physical examination to diagnose neurologic illness. This trusted classic also reviews the anatomy and physiology necessary to interpret the examination, and it details the laboratory tests best suited for a particular clinical problem. Utilizing a proven-effective, learn-at-your-own-pace teaching approach, it allows you to work through real-life clinical situations and rehearse the skills and procedures that make the neurologic examination productive for both patient and clinician. You will also learn how to tailor the exam for different clinical needs, including: The Unconscious Patient The Face and Head Vision The Peripheral Ocular Motor System The Central Ocular Motor System Cerebellar Dysfunction The Somatic Motor System The Special Senses The Neurologic Examination features a new full-color presentation that includes the latest imaging modalities for assessing disease, questions and answers to help you monitor your progress, and content that reflects the knowledge and experience of outstanding teachers/clinicians"--Provided by publisher.




Introduction to Clinical Neurology


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A practical guide to an often intimidating subject! Readers will appreciate the clear, sensible discussions of common neurologic conditions in this nicely updated New Edition. It details the initial examination, interpretation of results, diagnosis, treatment options, and more. Dr. Gelb's systematic approach to patient management, and his reader-friendly style, makes complex information easy to understand and apply.




Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination


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Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving clinicians the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. The clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms. Also included is a concise appendix of common neurologic tests, with brief summaries to help clinicians choose the best approach for each patient.




Introduction to Clinical Neurology


Book Description

Provides clear, sensible discussions of common neurologic conditions, detailing the initial examination, interpretation of results, diagnosis, treatment options, and more. The author's systematic approach to patient management, and his reader-friendly style, makes complex information easy to understand and apply. Emphasizing the information necessary for success on clinical rotations and clerkships in neurology, the book approaches neurology the way it is taught by clinical instructors, and offers step-by-step guidance on performing the initial neurologic examination. Includes problem-solving aids for the interpretation of difficult examination results.