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Fundamentals of Neurologic Disease

  • Updated and expanded from the first edition, this concise and clearly illustrated guide covers the most common and important neurologic diseases

  • New features include video examples that range from performing the normal neurologic exam to abnormal exam findings

  • A must-have for anyone seeking to learn the fundamentals of neurology

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Approach to the Patient With a Neurologic Problem

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 1-7
  3. Neurologic Examination

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 9-21
  4. Common Neurologic Tests

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 23-39
  5. Disorders of Muscle

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 41-51
  6. Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 53-62
  7. Disorders of Peripheral Nerves

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 63-72
  8. Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Vertebral Bodies

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 73-90
  9. Disorders of the Brainstem and Cerebellum

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 91-101
  10. Disorders of the Cerebrovascular System

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 103-120
  11. Disorders of Myelin

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 121-132
  12. Disorders of Higher Cortical Function

    • Kathleen Y. Haaland
    Pages 133-145
  13. Disorders of the Extrapyramidal System

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 147-158
  14. Infections of the Nervous System

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 159-174
  15. Brain Tumors

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 175-187
  16. Seizures and Status Epilepticus

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 189-198
  17. Cardiac Arrest, Coma, and Cerebral Death

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 199-210
  18. Disorders of the Developing Nervous System

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 211-223
  19. Traumatic Brain Injury and Subdural Hematoma

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 225-233
  20. Neurologic Complications of Alcohol and B12 Deficiency

    • Larry E. Davis, Sarah Pirio Richardson
    Pages 235-244

About this book

This concise text delivers a basic introduction to neurology and is designed for use by medical students during their rotation in neurology and related disciplines. Updated and expanded, this second edition follows the same order as the first, starting with how to approach a patient with a neurologic problem followed by the latest information on the phenomenology, pathophysiology and symptoms of common adult and pediatric neurologic diseases.  Supplementing the learning experience are clinical cases that begin each chapter and videos of examples ranging from how to perform the normal neurologic exam to abnormal exam findings.

Easy-to-read and richly illustrated, Fundamentals of Neurologic Disease, 2nd Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to learn the fundamentals of neurology.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Chief Neurology Service, Distinguished Professor of Neurology, New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, USA

    Larry E. Davis, M.D.

  • Department of Neurology, Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA

    Sarah Pirio Richardson, M.D., Assistant Professor

About the authors

Larry E. Davis, MD

Chief Neurology Service

Distinguished Professor of Neurology

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Dr. SE

Albuquerque, NM, 87108

Sarah Pirio Richardson, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Neurology

Health Sciences Center

MSC 11 6035

1 University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fundamentals of Neurologic Disease

  • Authors: Larry E. Davis, M.D., Sarah Pirio Richardson, M.D., Assistant Professor

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2359-5

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-2358-8Published: 30 May 2015

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-2359-5Published: 29 May 2015

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XV, 294

  • Number of Illustrations: 29 b/w illustrations, 72 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Primary Care Medicine, Neurology, Internal Medicine

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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