Titulo: Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine
Autores: Stephen Hauser, Scott Josephson, Scott Andrew Josephson
Editorial: M c  G r a w  H i l l
Paginas: 784
Edicion: 2nd – 2010
Formato: PDF
Idioma: Ingles
Tamaño: 22MB       

Descripcion del Libro “Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine 2nd Edition – Stephen Hauser, Scott Josephson, Scott Andrew Josephson”

The authority of Harrison’s in a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Neurology in Clinical Medicine”…continues to be a hallmarkwork that provides a fundamentalapproach to understandingclinical neurology and at the sametime presents comprehensive informationon current pathogenic conceptsand new diagnostic and therapeuticapproaches that have beenintroduced into clinical practice….This book is highly recommendedfor everybody interested inclinical neurology. For students whohave not yet received much exposureto patients with neurologicaldisease, it serves as a textbook thatbrings the structure that they needto understand neurology. For experiencedneurologists who are beingconfronted with clinical neurologicalproblems on a daily basis, itserves as a stable, reliable, and up-to-date source of information thatcannot be equaled by the Internet.”–Archives of Neurology4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!”This new edition provides a necessary update, highlighting advances in the field that are of key clinical importance. Its quality, organization, and clinical relevance are outstanding. Students and practitioners in neurology, psychiatry, and primary care will find it a worthwhile resource.”–Doody’s Review Service”…a winning title for any college-level health reference collection….Over 80 questions and answers and over 50 chapters written by physicians, make for a powerful set of references and articles.”–The Midwest Book ReviewFeaturing the chapters on Neurology that appear in the landmark Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison’s.You’ll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors — presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies, Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine is a must for students and clinicians alike.Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine delivers:Current, complete coverage of need-to-know neurology topics, including clinical manifestations of neurologic disease, diseases of the nervous system, chronic fatigue syndrome, psychiatric disorders, and alcoholism and drug dependencyIntegration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented chapters4 complete chapters in print format from the acclaimed Harrison’s DVD80+ high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e52 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertiseReferences that have been updated since the publication of HPIM 17eThe Harrisons specialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought you Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

 Contenido del Libro “Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine 2nd Edition – Stephen Hauser, Scott Josephson, Scott Andrew Josephson”

Contents

Contributors

PrefaceSection I: Introduction to Neurology

1 Approach to the Patient with Neurologic Disease

2 Neuroimaging in Neurologic Disorders

3 Electrodiagnostic Studies of Nervous System Disorders: EEG, Evoked Potentials, and EMG

4 Lumbar Puncture

Section II: Clinical Manifestations of Neurologic Disease

5 Pain: Pathophysiology and Management

6 Headache

7 Back and Neck Pain

8 Syncope

9 Dizziness and Vertigo

10 Weakness and Paralysis

11 Gait and Balance Disorders

12 Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss

13 Confusion and Delirium

14 Coma

15 Aphasia, Memory Loss, and Other Focal Cerebral Disorders

16 Sleep Disorders

17 Disorders of Vision

18 Disorders of Smell, Taste, and Hearing

Section III: Diseases of the Central Nervous System

19 Mechanisms of Neurologic Diseases

20 Seizures and Epilepsy

21 Cerebrovascular Diseases

22 Neurologic Critical Care, Including Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

23 Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

24 Parkinson’s Disease and Other Extrapyramidal Movement Disorders

25 Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders

26 Ataxic Disorders

27 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Other Motor Neuron Diseases

28 Disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System

29 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy, and Other Cranial Nerve Disorders

30 Diseases of the Spinal Cord

31 Concussion and Other Head Injuries

32 Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Nervous System

33 Neurologic Disorders of the Pituitary and Hypothalamus

34 Multiple Sclerosis and Other Demyelinating Diseases

35 Meningitis, Encephalitis, Brain Abscess, and Empyema

36 Chronic and Recurrent Meningitis

37 HIV Neurology

38 Prion Diseases

39 Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndromes

40 Peripheral Neuropathy

41 Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Other Immune-Mediated Neuropathies

42 Myasthenia Gravis and Other Diseases of the Neuromuscular Junction

43 Muscular Dystrophies and Other Muscle Diseases

44 Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis

45 Special Issues in Inpatient Neurologic Consultation

46 Atlas of Neuroimaging

Section IV: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

47 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Section V: Psychiatric Disorders

48 Biology of Psychiatric Disorders

49 Mental Disorders

Section VI: Alcoholism and Drug Dependency

50 Alcohol and Alcoholism

51 Opioid Drug Abuse and Dependence

52 Cocaine and Other Commonly Abused Drugs

Review and Self-Assessment