Originally published in 2011 by Radcliffe Publishing.
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; About the author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Part I: Introduction to clinical neurology; 1 The neurological consultation; 2 History; 3 Basic neuroanatomy; 4 Mental state examination; 5 Examination of the speech; 6 Cranial nerves examination; 7 Upper limbs examination; 8 Lower limbs examination; 9 Points to remember; 10 Sensory examination; 11 Gait examination; 12 Neurological investigations; Part II: Neurological signs; 13 Cranial nerve disorders; 14 Common neurological patterns; 15 Peripheral nerve lesions.
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16 Coma (unconsciousness)Part III: Neurological problems and diseases -- the big five; 17 Headache; 18 Epilepsy; 19 Stroke; 20 Parkinson's disease; 21 Multiple sclerosis; Part IV: Neurological problems and diseases -- others; 22 Infections of the central nervous system; 23 Guillain-Barré syndrome; 24 Myasthenia gravis; 25 Motor neurone disease; 26 Dementia; 27 Intracranial tumours; 28 Head injury; 29 Other neurological disorders; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Neurological disorders account for 10% of consultations in primary care and 20% of acute hospital admissions, yet there is good evidence that 'neurophobia' is common among medical students lost in unnecessary detail. This has led to neurology's long-established reputation as a difficult subject. This book is the antidote to neurophobia. It is divided into four sections: Section I introduces the reader to clinical neurology by summarising the basic aspects of a neurological consultation including history and examination; Section II covers neurological signs related to cranial nerves, motor and sensory system and peripheral nerve lesions; Section III comprises the major and common diseases such as headache, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease and Multiple sclerosis; and Section IV addresses other main neurological problems. The scope of this book is limited to only the most fundamental principles and omits all superfluous detail - ideal for medical students needing a concise introduction to neurology and an overview for revision.