Ultimate review for the neurology boards [E-Book]

Hubert H. Fernandez's name appears first in the previous edition.

Revised edition of: Ultimate review for the neurology boards / Hubert H. Fernandez, Stephan Eisenschenk, Michael S. Okun. �2010.

Includes bibliographical references.

Basic neurosciences. Neurochemistry/pharmacology -- Neurogenetics -- Neurohistology, embryology, and developmental disorders -- Clinical neuroanatomy -- Clinical neurology. Stroke -- Head trauma -- Neurocritical care -- Dementia -- Headache syndromes -- Neuromuscular disorders -- Epilepsy and related disorders -- Movement disorders -- Demyelinating disorders -- Infections of the nervous system -- Neurotoxicology and nutritional disorders -- Sleep and sleep disorders -- Neurophysiology. Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) -- Electroencephalography (EEG) -- Evoked potentials -- Sleep neurology -- Pediatric neurology. Pediatric neurology -- Subspecialties. Neurourology -- Neuro-ophthalmology -- Neuro-otology -- Neurorehabilitation -- Neuroendocrinology -- Neuro-oncology and transplant neurology -- Adult psychiatry -- Child psychiatry -- Neurobehavior and neuropsychology -- 50 practice questions with answers.

Online resource; title from pdf title page (R2 Digital Library, viewed October 28, 2016).

Now in its third edition, Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards is the definitive study guide for anyone preparing for the neurology board exam, RITE, or MOC exam. Compiled by nearly two dozen contributors and edited by four leading neurologists from the Cleveland Clinic, this comprehensive point form review presents the latest research, data, and knowledge on all aspects of neurology that you need to know to succeed on these exams. The book is organized into five sections for easy access and concludes with a practice test. The first section covers basic neurosciences, including neurochemistry, clinical neuroanatomy, andgenetics. The next section discusses clinical neurology, with chapters devoted to the major diseases and disorders including stroke, head trauma, dementia, epilepsy, and movement disorders, among others. In the third section, NCS, EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, and sleep neurology are covered, with images to enhance understanding of fundamental neurophysiologic techniques. After a dedicated chapter on pediatric neurology, the final section contains nine chapters on subspecialties, including neurorehabilitation, adult and child psychiatry, neurourology, neuro-oncology, and more. Each chapter has been fully reviewed, revised, and updated to reflect current knowledge and practice and presents the information in an outline format, ideal for test preparation. Crucial topics and high-yield data are highlighted in bold or italic for maximal retention. With several new features, such assuggested readings and a cheat sheet at the end of each chapter, this third edition of Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards is essential reading for anyone taking the neurology boards or MOC exam. The Revised Third Edition Features: A completely revised and expanded practice test with all new questions; NB (nota bene) items, which highlight key points to remember for the exams; A "Cheat Sheet" in each chapter, with quick pearls, mnemonics, and definitions; Suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter. -- Publisher.

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