DeMyer’s The Neurologic Examination 7th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0071841610

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DeMyer’s The Neurologic Examination: A Programmed Text 7th Edition by Jose Biller, ISBN-13: 978-0071841610

[PDF eBook eTextbook]

656 pages

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 7 edition (September 23, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9780071841610

ISBN-13: 978-0071841610

The single-best guide to learning how to perform the diagnostic neurologic examination.

Presented in full color, DeMyer’s provides neurologists and psychiatrists in training with a proven, didactic way to learn the complicated technique of using the physical examination to diagnose neurologic illness. This trusted classic also reviews the anatomy and physiology necessary to interpret the examination, and it details the laboratory tests and neuroimaging best suited for a particular clinical problem. You will also find complete, up-to-date coverage of the latest imaging modalities for assessing disease.

Utilizing a learn at your own pace teaching approach, DeMyer’s The Neurologic Examination features valuable learning aids such as:

· Full-color illustrations that clearly explain neuroanatomy and physiology

· Detailed tables and mnemonics to help you remember important steps and signs to look for during the examination

· Learning Objectives to help you organize and retain important takeaways from each chapter

· Questions and answers within the text to reinforce key points

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Examination of the Face and Head

Chapter 2: A Brief Review of Clinical Neuroanatomy

Chapter 3: Examination of Vision

Chapter 4: Examination of the Peripheral Ocular Motor System

Chapter 5: Examination of the Central Ocular Motor Systems

Chapter 6: Examination of the Motor Cranial Nerves V, VII, IX, X, XI, and XII

Chapter 7: Examination of the Somatic Motor System (Excluding Cranial Nerves)

Chapter 8: Examination for Cerebellar Dysfunction

Chapter 9: Examination of the Special Senses

Chapter 10: Examination of the General Somatosensory System

Chapter 11: The Patient’s Mental Status and Higher Cerebral Functions

Chapter 12: Examination of the Patient Who Has a Disorder of Consciousness

Chapter 13: Ancillary Neurodiagnostic Procedures—Lumbar Puncture and Neuroimaging

Chapter 14: Clinical and Laboratory Tests to Distinguish Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder) from Organic Disease

Chapter 15: A Synopsis of the Neurologic Investigation and a Formulary of Neurodiagnosis

About the Author

Jose Biller, MD is Chair of the Department of Neurology at Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois

Gregory Gruener, MD, MBA is Professor in the Department of Neurology and Director, Ralph P. Leischner, Jr. MD Institute for Medical Education at Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois

Paul W. Brazis, MD is Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology at the Mayo Medical School, and Consultant in Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville, Florida.

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