Fundamentals of neurology : an illustrated guide /

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Author / Creator:Mattle, Heinrich, author.
Uniform title:Kurzlehrbuch Neurologie. English
Edition:2nd revised and updated edition.
Imprint:Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, [2017]
Description:1 online resource (xv, 438 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11549035
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Other authors / contributors:Mumenthaler, Marco, 1925-2016, author.
Gralla, Jan.
Schroth, Gerhard.
Inselspital (Bern, Switzerland)
ISBN:9783132022126
3132022128
9783131364524
3131364521
Notes:Includes index.
"This book is an authorized translation of the 4th German edition published and copyrighted 2015 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart. Title of the German edition: Kurzlehrbuch Neurologie"--ECIP t.p. verso.
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Summary:"The second edition of this practical guide provides a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of clinical neurology. Coverage includes history-taking; the neurological examination and ancillary tests; topical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of typical syndromes; the diseases of the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, and muscles; epilepsy; and inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Central to the book are the lucid structuring of complex contents allowing efficient learning, even without prior knowledge of the subject; and the vital link between theory and clinical practice, with essential information on history-taking, the clinical examination, and additional tests, all supported by informative graphics and appropriate computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies. Key Features: - Brilliant format and structure, making the assimilation of complex information easy and efficient - Clear color illustrations and graphics, many new or revised for the second edition - Comprehensive tables expand and organize information on many topics - New to the second edition: complete revision of contents and an enhanced layout - Vast clinical experience of two highly respected university teachers Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide is the ideal introduction to clinical neurology for medical students, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care"--Provided by publisher.
Other form:Print version: Mattle, Heinrich. Fundamentals of neurology. 2nd edition. Stuttgart : Thieme, [2017] 9783131364524