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Practical Neurology Visual Review 2nd Edition
Author(s): Jos Biller MD FACP FAAN FAHA (Author), Alberto Espay (Author)
- Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
- Publication Date: May 7 2013
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 344 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781451182699
- ISBN-13: 9781451182699
Book Description
Now in a fully revised and updated Second Edition,Practical Neurology Visual Reviewpreviously known as (Practical Neurology DVD Review) continues to be a powerful educational tool for mastering the clinical practice of neurologic diagnosis. The book opens new venues for teaching and learning the essentials of neurology by utilizing an interactive patient-based audiovisual electronic format.Discover today’s most practical guide to neurologic diagnosis.• Case-based formatincludes 131 real-world scenarios to sharpen readers’ critical thinking and diagnostic skills.• Over 370 multiple-choice questionsreinforce essential knowledge.• Over 130 online video clipsaddress common and unusual neurologic presentations.• Principles of bedside neurologyinclude description and localization of findings, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and counseling.NEW to the Second Edition…BR />• Full-color designfacilitates visual learning.• 50 new cases from two institutionsprovide new diagnostic challenges.• Additional diagnostic imageshighlight critical pathologic features.• QR codeslocated in the print book allow easy access to videos via any smartphone or tablet QR reader• Companion websitefeatures digital interactive case presentations• Presentations by expert instructorsensure clear and accurate descriptions of neurologic conditions, their signs, and symptoms.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This is a valuable tool for medical students or residents, including neurology residents. It includes a wide variety of cases with unique audiovisual presentations and provides a simple and practical way of learning about neurological problems rooted in bedside teaching techniques. It succinctly provides interactive cases that help reinforce the information for readers.”
Doody’s Review (September 2013)
Rebecca Hurst, M.D.(Mayo Clinic Florida)
Doody’s Review (September 2013)
Rebecca Hurst, M.D.(Mayo Clinic Florida)
About the Author
Jose Biller MD, FACP, FAAN, FAHAProfessor and Chairman, Department of Neurology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, ILAlberto J. Espay, MD, MScAssociate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, UC Neuroscience Institute, Cincinnati, OH
