Title: Netter's neurology /
Authors: Netter, Frank H. 1906-1991; Jones, H. Royden, 1936-; Srinivasan, Jayashri; Allam, Gregory J.; Baker, Richard A.
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Nervous System Diseases; Neurology; Neurology; Nervous system Diseases; Nervous System anatomy & histology; Neurologie.; Système nerveux Maladies.
Abstract: Netter's Neurology, 2nd edition, by Drs. H. Royden Jones, Jayashri Srinivasan, Gregory J. Allam, and Richard A. Baker uses visually rich Netter artwork to efficiently provide you with a concise overview of general neurology and its intersection with internal medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry, and orthopedics. From stroke and epilepsy to dementia and neuromuscular disorders, Netter's Neurology is a thorough synopsis of the state of the art in most areas of adult neurology. You'll rapidly access complete introductions to clinical details, complex concepts, and correlations between anatomical, pathological, physiological, and pharmacological aspects in the clinical settings. Master general neurology and its intersection with internal medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry, and orthopedics through comprehensive topic coverage. Get a quick and memorable overview of anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation from the precision and beauty of Netter and Netter-style plates that highlight key neuroanatomical and neurologic concepts. Explore specific clinical applications with vignettes included throughout the text that bring each topic to life. Find the information you need quickly and easily thanks to the short text and concise topic overviews.
Contents: I. Initial clinical evaluation -- II. Cranial nerves -- III. Headache and pain -- IV. Attention and consciousness -- V. Cognitive and behavioral disorders -- VI. Psychiatric disorders -- VII. Gait and movement disorders -- VIII. Spinal cord disorders -- IX. Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders -- X. Infectious disease -- XI. Neuro-oncology -- XII. Cerebrovascular diseases -- XIII. Trauma -- XIV. Radiculopathies and plexopathies -- XV. Mononeuropathies -- XVI. Motor neuron disorders -- XVII. Neuromuscular hyperactivity disorders -- XVIII. Polyneuropathies -- XIX. Neuromuscular transmission disorders -- XX. Myopathies.