Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have many books on TBI (traumatic Brain Injury) including some textbooks, and this is the best. It has everything you need to know about the brain and more importantly what happens when there is damage. It doesn't cover first hand experience, it is more of a encyclopedia of brain injury. Everyone who deals with patients should have one and I highly recommend survivors and thier families have one.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice

Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the management issues involved in caring for the person with brain injury - from early diagnosis and evaluation through the post-acute period and rehabilitation. It is the definitive core text needed by all practitioners in this area, including physiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, nurses, and other health care professionals.
Written by over 100 acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, the text deals with issues of neuroimaging and neurodiagnostic testing, prognosis and outcome, acute care, rehabilitative care, treatment of specific populations, neurologic problems following injury, neuromusculoskeletal problems, and general management issues.
Key features include:

Emphasis on a disease state management approach to patient assessment and treatment
Promotion of a holistic, biopsychosocial model of patient assessment and care
Review of current expert consensus on practice guidelines
Exploration of epidemiologic and basic pathophysiologic aspects of brain injury
Examination of clinical issues throughout the continuum of rehabilitative care
Cutting edge, practical information based on the authors' extensive clinical experience that will positively impact patients and families following brain injury
(20100503)

Get 24% OFF

Click here for more information about Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice

Read More...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Expert Consult- Online and Print (Expert Consult Title: Online + Print) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This 3rd edition, again never failes to deliver.
Has become a truly established classic Text reference of PM&R, now with stunning aesthetic improvements in line with the High tech age. Lots of Color Pictures etc. With the e-edition now, makes this reference even more readily available to people on the move with a computer, essentially does away a 'baby' edition of such a text (like the 2nd edition).
Strongly recommended to anyone interested looking up topics in PM&R.
Kudos to Prof Braddom and his Team.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Expert Consult- Online and Print (Expert Consult Title: Online + Print)

Get 18% OFF

Click here for more information about Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Expert Consult- Online and Print (Expert Consult Title: Online + Print)

Read More...

Navigating the Adult Spine: Bridging Clinical Practice and Neuroradiology Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This book is very well illustrated and easy to read.The concepts are well explained with graphics and the text is clear and concise.
Highly recommended.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Navigating the Adult Spine: Bridging Clinical Practice and Neuroradiology

This heavily illustrated introductory text covers the most important clinical, radiological, and management points in caring for the patient with spine problems. Both residents and practitioners will find the book simple but detailed enough to understand the nature of the patientÇ Ùs complaints, diagnose and manage common problems, and, most importantly, identify those patients at risk who require an early referral to a spine specialist.
Key Features Include:Clear, clinical descriptions of the most common spinal disordersGuidance in correlating key neuroradiologic findings with the full clinical picture for accurate diagnosis Hundreds of clinical Çpearls,Ç tables, and radiologic images that sharpen clinical acumen An emphasis on early diagnosis and timely referral for a favorable prognosis
Navigating the Adult Spine is a unique professional tool for residents in physiatry, neurology, and orthopedic surgery, as well as for professionals in those fields who need a quick and reliable refresher on common spinal conditions. For all readers, it will enhance clinical skills and ensure optimal care of spine patients. (20100503)

Get 11% OFF

Click here for more information about Navigating the Adult Spine: Bridging Clinical Practice and Neuroradiology

Read More...

Atlas of Interventional Neurology Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)As a trainee in interventional neurology, I'd have to say this book is "middle of the road." It does have good cases and illustrations. It consists of cases that are shown in a step-by-step manner. There are two reasons I do not give this a higher rating: 1. It is NOT an atlas as one might expect - it does not spend a lot of time on diagrammed anatomy. There are also not a lot of diagrammed angiographic images. 2. Only about half the cases have references.
As far as strengths, the best thing about the book is that all authors describe in detail which device they use and at what point in the procedure.
In summary, this is a nice addition to the library of anyone training in interventional neurology/neuroradiology. It is not really a reference book, and should only supplement other sources.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Atlas of Interventional Neurology

Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide ;but endovascular procedures are rapidly expanding the spectrum of treatment for CV disease. Atlas of Interventional Neurology is the first comprehensive review of the basic principles of endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease. It takes readers logically through each step of the procedures, reflecting real-time decision-making scenarios while highlighting anatomic landmarks and details. Concise instructions are presented in bulleted form, and indications and alternative methods are discussed where appropriate.Atlas of Interventional Neurology is essential reading for clinicians in interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, endovascular neurosurgery, interventional neurology, vascular surgery, and neuroradiology.Special features include:Step-by-step descriptions of each techniqueThousands of clearly illustrated angiographic imagesCase-based approach covering all common scenarios, perfect for cliniciansEmphasis on common pitfalls and how to avoid themDiscussion of billing codes and average fees, facilitating clinical usage by readersList of all suppliers of products used (20100503)

Click here for more information about Atlas of Interventional Neurology

Read More...

Principles of Neural Science Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I read this book in medical school. Although I would agree that it is probably to basic science oriented for a medical school neuroscience course, it was enjoyable, thorough, and inspirational. There are few books in my life that took as complex a topic as how the brain works and made it comprehensible. It is not a crib sheet for passing medical school exams. It is the first book I would recommend for anyone seriously interested in an understanding of the brain, sensory processes, etc... For anyone for whom a fundamental grounding in neuroscience is important this is the book.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Principles of Neural Science


A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This is a simply wonderful book that makes accessible in one place all the details of how the neuron and brain work. The writing is clear. The drawings are elegant and educational. The book is a feast for both the eye and mind. The richness, the beauty, and the complexity of neuroscience is all captured in this superb book."--Doody's Review Service
Now in resplendent color, the new edition continues to define the latest in the scientific understanding of the brain, the nervous system, and human behavior. Each chapter is thoroughly revised and includes the impact of molecular biology in the mechanisms underlying developmental processes and in the pathogenesis of disease. Important features to this edition include a new chapter - Genes and Behavior; a complete updating of development of the nervous system; the genetic basis of neurological and psychiatric disease; cognitive neuroscience of perception, planning, action, motivation and memory; ion channel mechanisms; and much more. (20011101)

Get 23% OFF

Click here for more information about Principles of Neural Science

Read More...

Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was taken back by the surprisingly simple and easily understandable explanations. I found it comppelling as well as extremely informative. Five stars!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis

Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis is a lavishly illustrated book that places special emphasis on the paramount importance of signs and symptoms for the accurate diagnosis of neurologic disorders.It opens with a comprehensive review of neuroembryology, enabling readers to gain knowledge of normal nervous system development and related developmental disorders.The second section of the book comprises an easily accessible presentation of the anatomy of regional parts and to-the-point information on the cardinal manifestations of disease.Separate chapters in the third section of the book present the anatomy of different functional systems and provide practical approaches to diagnosing patients with system disorders.A final chapter covers the anatomy of the vascular system and cerebrospinal fluid.

Highlights:
-Practical organization of chapters, according to regions and functional systems, reflects the clinician's approach to patient care
-Full-color illustrations provide an indispensable visual aid to learning and reviewing clinically relevant neurologic anatomy and pathways
-Numerous tables summarize key points

Ideal for reading cover-to-cover, this book is essential for residents and students seeking to fully understand the complexity of clinical neuroanatomy.Seasoned clinicians will find the book a valuable refresher.

Get 29% OFF

Click here for more information about Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis

Read More...

Medical Neuropsychology (Critical Issues in Neuropsychology) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)R. E. Tartar, M. Butters, and S. R. Beers (Eds.), Medical Neuropsychology (2nd ed.), Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, 2001
A lecturer in neurology once stated, "The human body is nothing more than a case for the human brain; it is made up of organs that are designed to protect and nurture it." This statement, though perhaps skewed, underscores a marvelous aspect of the human organism.
Medical Neuropsychology is an outstanding text that brings home the point that the brain is exquisitely dependent on other less glamorous natomical structures and their interactions. Behind every well-functioning brain is a healthy body.
This edited volume introduces the reader to a wealth of information concerning the relation between nonneurological medical disease and cognitive/emotional functioning. This text is unlike the many volumes devoted to specific neurobehavioral functions, neuropsychological
syndromes, assessment techniques and test measures, or neuroanatomic substrates of behavior.
The focus here is on the relation between body and brain, and between organ/system pathology and neuropsychological functioning. A total of 29 authors contribute their expertise to this 346-page volume in areas that encompass neuroendocrinology, pulmonary disorders, cardiovascular
disease, liver disease, renal dysfunction and its treatment, pancreatic disorders, thyroid disorders, gonadal steroid abnormalities, toxic chemical exposure, systemic autoimmune disease, sleep disorders, and HIV
infection. The 13 chapters are well written and neatly organized. In most cases, organ anatomy, physiology, and function are initially reviewed, followed by a thorough review of related diseases. The focus on pathology
and its physiological relation to brain function is then followed by a literature review of the cognitive and emotional correlates of these diseases. The literary flow is easily digestible.
This book achieves the editors' stated goal of providing a compendium of the empirical literature documenting the neuropsychological sequelae of organ and system pathology. Although several chapters are less than comprehensive in addressing the relevant neuropsychological literature, this book would be invaluable to any neuropsychologist, particularly anyone working in a general medical setting.
A challenge for all neuropsychologists, regardless of clinical setting, is to develop a better understanding of processes that occur outside the realm of the central nervous system and yet are vital to and constantly interactive with the operations of the brain. This volume will facilitate this understanding and guide the clinician in assessing and treating individuals whose cognitive and emotional functioning are subjected to the potentially adverse affects of common medical disorders.
Medical Neuropsychology is a solid reference text worthy of a four-star rating.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Medical Neuropsychology (Critical Issues in Neuropsychology)

Neuropsychologists have an important role in potentiating thepsychosocial adjustment and quality of life of patients througheffective diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive and psychomotordeficits caused by acute and chronic disease.Thoroughly updated and expanded, this second edition of the highlyacclaimed Medical Neuropsychology contains a complete review ofthe rapidly developing literature pertaining to the associationbetween cognition and medical diseases. As a compendium of the empirical literature documenting theneuropsychological sequelae of organ and system pathology, this volumewill be of interest of all practitioners interested in the integrationof neuropsychology into the mainstream of health service delivery.

Get 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Medical Neuropsychology (Critical Issues in Neuropsychology)

Read More...