Neurology Board Review: An Illustrated Study Guide PDF

PREFACE

"To study the phenomenon of disease without books is to sail an uncharted sea, while to study books without patients is not to go to sea at all."

Sir William Osler

The elegance and complexity of the human nervous system continues to motivate many scholars and physicians in the fascinating field of neurology. The great many technological and research advances in this discipline have contributed to the ever-expanding volumes of textbooks often used as sources of reference by neurologists. Those studying for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification examination find it difficult to refer to many different sources for a complete review of the important topics and have been unable to be selective about the review material to be studied.

We now introduce Neurology Board Review: An Illustrated Study Guide. This book provides a comprehensive review of neurology and includes principles of basic neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, molecular biology and genetics of the neurologic systems and syndromes, and a detailed and thorough review of different neurologic disorders in a succinct outline format. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive review guide for those who wish to read a substantial amount of information in an efficient and timely manner. With more than 500 figures of pathology, neuroimaging, EEG tracings, EMG waveforms and nerve conductions, and illustrations of neuroanatomic pathways, this book is the first illustrated neurology board review book.

This review book is intended primarily for candidates seeking certification and recertification in neurology. Although it best serves the written portion of the neurology board examination and the Resident In-Service Training Examination of the American Academy of Neurology, the book can also be used as an easy reference and study guide throughout residency and fellowship.