Introduction to Clinical Neurology, 2e [Paperback]

Douglas J. Gelb MD PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0750672021 | ISBN-13: 978-0750672023 | Edition: 2

* Successful portable and concise basic textbook of clinical neurology

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dr. Patricia Davis of University of Iowa writes, "I think it is easy to read and covers the major areas of Neurology." good example cases, logical and common sense, excellent principles for students "Rapid and admittedly superficial review of this book reveals several deficiencies that make it unacceptable for the only major reference in an introductory course. eg: no mention of papilledema or optic disc edema other than "swollen" (p.299); similar deficiencies for visual fields (p.24); light near disassociation; Argyll Robertson Pupil; Parinaud's (dorsal midbrain) syndrome. Forgive me if I have missed your mention of these topics, but they are not readily located by either index or related chapter title. Also, pages are stilted, print on an angle due to faulty cutting/binding." -Larry Embree, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center easy to read, good diagrams, very good initial chapters on "Where's the Lesion?" and "Neurologic Exam" I like the selection of content. It deals with commonly encountered problems that primary care physicians are likely to encounter. This is an outstanding text. Excellent choice for medical students in a core clerkship in neurology. "Too long, too wordy table, etc., covers too much info and too many diseases for students to read in one month"

From the Publisher

Introduction to Clinical Neurology, Second Edition, is organized in the same way students learn neurology during their clerkships, beginning with the initial neurologic exam and some modifications on the exam and including interpretation of the exam and problem solving. Case studies, accompanying each chapter, have been proved in medical education to be an ideal learning tool. In addition, there will be updates regarding drugs and treatments, such as TPA, clopidogrel, and more recent endarectomy results. This concise and portable guide will continue to provide basic information to the student learning clinical neurology.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (May 4, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750672021
• ISBN-13: 978-0750672023
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,724,156 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 for shelf exams, February 9, 2009

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Medwhiz (Baltimore MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Paperback)

I was skeptical buying this book, because it isn't tried and tested like many of the other books for a medical student neurology rotation. To my surprise, I found this book such an easy read, that I was able to get through most of it within a week, and my knowledge had improved dramatically because the book provides a good context for apportioning useful bits of information. Unlike Blueprints, or Lange Neurology that most students recommend, this book lays out the foundations of Neurology in a manner that's so easy to learn. It makes thinking about neurological problems fluid, and intuitive. I also like the style the book is written -- it flows well, and it not disjointed. Definitely a keeper!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars View of a fourth year medical student, February 3, 2000

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Mike Barnum (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Paperback)

I found this book to be a great review of all the neuro I had forgotten since first year. It is clinically oriented and it includes a good run down on the neurological exam. Other books tend to cover just the exam and little else or they cover too much esoteric information. This is a good blend of both. It's also about 5.5 x 8.5 inches so it will fit in a lab coat pocket, something only a med student would care about. Overall a good resource for a clerkship.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, September 4, 2007

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Sushil Sompur "Psych Doc" (Salt Lake City UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Paperback)

This is a short and concise book for the boards and for the novice in the neurology clinic. I liked the examination chapter and the snippets at the beginning of each chapter.