A practical guide to an often intimidating subject! Readers will appreciate the clear, sensible discussions of common neurologic conditions in this nicely updated New Edition. It details the initial examination, interpretation of results, diagnosis, treatment options, and more. Dr. Gelb’s systematic approach to patient management, and his reader-friendly style, makes complex information easy to understand and apply.

Salient Features
* Emphasizes the information necessary for success on clinical rotations and clerkships in neurology.
* Approaches neurology the way it is taught by clinical instructors.
* Offers step-by-step guidance on performing the initial neurologic examination.
* Includes problem-solving aids for the interpretation of difficult examination results.
* Excellent board review with numerous case studies and review questions written in USMLE style.
* Illustrates key points with clearly executed line drawings.
* Portable reference with a pocket-sized format.

Table of Contents
Part I. THE BASIC APPROACH
* Where's the Lesion?
* The Neurologic Examination
* What's the Lesion?

Part II. COMMON DISEASES
* Stroke
* Seizures
* Neuromuscular Disorders
* Dementing Illnesses
* Movement Disorders
* Sleep Disorders
* Multifocal Central Nervous System Disorders

Part III COMMON SYMPTOMS
* Acute Mental Status Changes
* Headache
* Visual Symptoms
* Dizziness and Disequilibrium
* Back Pain and Neck Pain
* Incontinence

Part IV BOOKENDS
* Pediatric Neurology
* Geriatric Neurology

Part V PRACTICE CASES
* Case Histories
* Answers