The book covers neuroanatomy, cerebrovascular diseases, seizures and epilepsy, demyelinating disorders, nervous system tumors, paraneoplastic syndromes, headache, infections, metabolic diseases. Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology is the ultimate preparation guide for the required annual in-service exam and the ABNP exam for board certification. This book is also ideal as a quick reference for practicing neurologists preparing for the re-certification exam. Praise for the first edition: Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology makes a fine study tool for those who spend considerable time during residency preparing for the boards as well as those pressed for time. -- Sudha Tallavajhula, MD, Neurology , November, 2007 Comprehensive Board Review in Neurology, Second Edition, is an essential resource for neurology residents and fellows studying for the Resident In-Service Training Exam (RITE) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board examination. It is also useful for neurologists preparing for recertification exams. Written in a concise outline format, the text distills all the information typically needed to master the RITE and ABPN examinations. Updates included in this second edition include a section on coma, expanded coverage of epilepsy, an overview of new pharmacological treatments for multiple sclerosis, and much more! Key Features: Content reflects the core continuing medical education topics established by the American Academy of Neurology Full-color, detailed illustrations and pathology photos help elucidate the text Filled with efficient summary tables and boxed content to highlight the most salient take-aways A new appendix, Tight Association List, enables readers to recognize commonly associated clinical terms in a multiple-choice setting This reliable review book contains everything needed to successfully prepare for board exams or recertification exams in neurology. Beschreibung ausblenden