Child Neurology [Hardcover]

John H. Menkes (Author), Harvey B. Sarnat (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078172385X | ISBN-13: 978-0781723855 | Publication Date: April 15, 2000 | Edition: Sixth

Revised to incorporate the latest advances in the neurosciences and clinical neurology, the Sixth Edition of Dr. Menkes' classic text provides a thorough understanding of all diseases affecting the developing nervous system. In clinically relevant terms, the book explains how recent developments in molecular biology, genetics, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, and neuropathology impact on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients. Each chapter focuses on a specific disorder or group of disorders and emphasizes differential diagnosis, disease course, treatment, and prognosis.This edition is coedited by Harvey B. Sarnat, MD, a leading expert in neuroembryology, muscle diseases, and neonatal neurology. The list of contributors has been enlarged and includes experts in infectious diseases, cytogenetics, neuroimaging, neuroimmunology, and neuro-oncology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1296 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Sixth edition (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078172385X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781723855
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,560,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook, August 20, 2002

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mushpie (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Child Neurology (Hardcover)

I was recently introduced to this textbook by a child neurologist while I was on an elective at my medical school; he had used an earlier edition during his training and spoke glowingly of it. It's a quite comprehensive text written in a very clear style (a boon for tired eyes and tired minds at the end of the day), and its fairly reasonable price makes it accessible to medical students and residents. Another excellent child neurology book is the one by Berg, however, it has not been updated and there are apparently no plans to release another edition. In short, Menkes' and Sarnat's book is a very valuable addition to the aspiring child neurologist's library.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gold Standard reference text for Child neurology, June 9, 2003

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I. T. Gavrilovic (New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Child Neurology (Hardcover)

This is a reference text for Child Neurology. However, it is quite "readable" and can be finished in a month's rotation, if one is motivated to do so. It is very clearly written, but does not have many tables or illustrations. Still, it is the best and most current reference text available for Child Neurology.