Clinical Neuromythology and Other Arguments and Essays, Pertinent and Impertinent Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the best books I have ever encountered about practical neurology.As one of the house officers to Dr. Landau, and after the passage of time, I remember clearly his logic when rounding with him and discussing patients in the morning.Even during my oral examination, soon to be defunct, I still remembered his words:"The history is everything"."How do you know if the patient is telling or not the truth"."What this patient needs is a good doctor that will take care of him after he leaves the hospital"What can you do for this guy, how can we help him?

Dr. Landau's book is full of vignettes.I vouch for the veracity of the vignettes, as one of the many that have faced his inquisitive mind after a long night on-call at Barnes Hospital.Clinical Neuromythology is organized to reflect the actual cases a house officer will encounter while working in the hospital.It mainly deals with myths in neurology as they are transferred from generation to generation of neurologists, sometimes without much evidence to support them.Dr. Landau squarely attacks the classical approach to spasticity, the public efforts to "degrease" americans without paying attention to the role of obesity and other more important factors; the fiasco of the Deprenyl studies in Parkinson disease; the believe that dorsal rhizotomy is evidence-based when the treatment is actually of unproven efficacy, and much more.I highly recommend this book for all those who are involved in the decision-making process to treat patients in the field of Neurology.It will make you think twice whether your decisions are based on mythology or reality.

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Announcing the forthcoming publication of the enlarged edition of Clinical Neuromythology and Other Arguments and Essays, Pertinent and Impertinent, Updated Edition by William M. Landau, MD.Due to the success of the first edition, new material has been added.A major new section concerning pain and pain management addresses the confusion of temperomandibular pain and the efficacy and risk of intraspinal steroid treatment.Updated controversy about treatment for parkinsonism includes the failure of embryonic brain transplantation and the success of electrical brain stimulation.The slippery controversies regarding dietary fat, the obesity epidemic, cholesterol, stroke risk and treatment are described, and attention is directed to the fact that the popular extension of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment will produce dementia in a large proportion of survivors.The book is being re-issued in paperback at a special price.

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The Dystonia Patient: A Guide to Practical Management Review

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(More customer reviews)Okun's remarkable 248+ page practical guide, The Dystonia Patient, is the first book that exclusively focuses on patients diagnosed with the rare movement disorder, dystonia. It is well written, efficiently organized with plenty of gems and advice for healthcare providers, who provide direct care to this complex patient population. Most importantly, it highlights the role and application of the multidisciplinary care model for these patients; an under-emphasized care model that is intensely needed for these patients and their families. Many require assistance from a variety of health providers including the physical therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, pain management specialists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners etc.
Okun has truly given much thought to the total concept of "holistic ", "gestalt" care for these patients when writing this guide. It is quite obvious that the information, provided in a positive,easy-to-read approach, has been thoroughly researched in collaboration with other healthcare providers. I highly applaud the author, a practicing physician specializing in movement disorders, for recognizing the needs and the care required by these patients.
I highly recommend this book for nursing and medical students, newly practicing neurologists including those ready to enter the arena of movement disorders. The book is an absolute necessity in the office- libraries of all those providing care to the unique Dystonia Patient, as well as organizations providing support to patients and their families.A true Gem of a Must-Read for all !
Beka Serdans, RN, MS, NP
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Care4Dystonia, Inc.
Http://www.care4dystonia.org


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Written by the dystonia team at the University of Florida Movement Disorders Center, this book is designed as a practical and complete guide to the integrated management of the dystonia patient. It provides a current understanding of this common but often poorly appreciated condition and a framework for delivering comprehensive multi and intra-disciplinary care. Individual chapters review medical and surgical strategies, botulinum toxin therapy, and programming issues for deep brain stimulators. The remainder of the book is devoted to the important role of health professionals from various disciplines and what the physician needs to know to direct a successful long-term care team for dystonia patients. Features include:

Emphasis on a multi-disciplinary team approach to long-term management
Coverage of both adult and pediatric patients
Pearls and practical points within each chapter to guide the practitioner
Lists of resources and referral information for patients, families, and medical teams

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Navigating the Adult Spine: Bridging Clinical Practice and Neuroradiology Review

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(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.

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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 patient's 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 disorders
- Guidance in correlating key neuroradiologic findings with the full clinical picture for accurate diagnosis
- Hundreds of clinical "pearls," 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.

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Parkinsons Disease and Other Movement Disorders (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Neurology) with DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a Neurologist currently training in the field of movement disorders. I think this is an excellent book for anybody dealing with this group of patients. The book is very well organized and explanations are concise, clear and didactic. Its main strength is how it helps you with the differential diagnosis by using a symptom guided approach. It provides many very useful tables which allow you to keep in mind common and uncommon conditions when facing an unusual patient. It also includes practical information regarding diagnostic tests and treatment (different options, dosages, common side effects). I was amazed at the vast amount of information contained in such a small book. The DVD with patient videos, although a little bit short, is a great extra. The test is also very coherent, probably reflecting that it is the work of very few authors. In summary I would say it covers everything you need to know to work in a Movement Disorders clinic and a little bit more... And you can carry it in your pocket!

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Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that are characterised by problems with movement - either unwanted movements, such as tremors, jerks or twitches, or slowness and poverty of movement.Parkinson's disease is the most common of these conditions, and it affects approximately 1% of the population.Its treatment is complex, but effective, and there have been many recent exciting developments in the field.Other movement disorders are less common and extremely diverse, so it is difficult for practitioners to become proficient in diagnosing and treating them all.This book will help neurologists and other clinicians in the recognition and treatment of this important group of disorders.Written in a concise, easy-to-use handbook format, it should appeal to a multidisciplinary audience.The text is accompanied by a DVD with video clips illustrating the different movement disorders.

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review Review

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(More customer reviews)The previous two reviewers gave this book both stars. However, as a senior PM&R resident about to finish my residency I can tell you that this book is one of the most popular board review books being used by U.S. residents.

Obviously popularity does not win every contest, however, what this book does do is concisely organize the admittedly vast field and bring out frequently asked questions both from the standpoint of clinical care as well as board type questions which are totally different.

The book is organized into an outline format, with "high yield" points labeled with symbols next to them. All major physiatric topics are covered, some to a lesser degree than others. However, the assumption is that since this is a Board Review, those subjects which carry less weight in terms of questions have less pages devoted to them.

If you are looking for a Board review, I believe this book is currently a good tool to use. The Braddom textbook is too wieldy for the purpose of board studying and one has to filter through too many questions; PM&R Secrets does contain good material however much of it is not board specific and is written in a way that does not lend itself to studying.

The book is a bit rough around the edges. Its outline style makes it concise but at the same time a bit jumpy. As a previous reviewer pointed out it may have a few slightly outdated points but again, for *Board Purposes*, this field has not changed enough to make them drastic points of conflict.

Take what you will from this review. I have no affiliation with the writer or the editor.

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The new edition of the only review book dedicated to the PM&R Boards is here. Course tested, widely used, and now completely updated throughout. The Second Edition of the bestselling Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review is a must-have for residents preparing for the ABPMR board exams, for practicing physiatrists preparing for recertification, and for students, instructors and clinicians at all levels.
Developed in the residency training program in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, this concisely organized text concentrates on board-related concepts.
Written in outline format, with over 500 illustrations, the book provides a synopsis of the PM&R, orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical information candidates need to know to pass the boards.Board Pearls are highlighted throughout the text with an open-book icon to flag must-know information and assist with last-minute preparation. References to the key PM&R texts are included for further study.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Second Edition is essential reading for physicians preparing certification or recertification, and a valuable tool for managing patient care issues.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Second Edition
Uses Board pearls to highlight key concepts and stress clinical aspects of each topic making it easy to find and organize important information
Models the table of contents after the topic selection of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide.
Divides topics into major subspecialty areas, authored by physicians with special interest and clinical expertise in their respective area
Organizes information by topic for easy reference
Includes over 500 illustrations to clarify concepts
Provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout
Provides new and updated interventional spinal data throughout
Contains a new section on biostatistics in physical medicine & rehabilitation



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Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy (Cambridge Medicine) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is great. Aside from the simplified text, it has adequate illustrations too. This is definitely a good supplement for those wanting to learn about BOTOX.

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The Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy provides practical guidance on the use of botulinum toxin in a wide variety of disorders, in many areas of medicine. Using clear line drawings, it describes the relevant injection sites for each condition and gives comparative dosage tables for the various formulations of toxin used in different muscle groups. It also provides the most up-to-date review of the range of applications, including coverage of promising future developments. The emphasis throughout is on technique.This book can be read as a teaching aid, and will also be useful for immediate bedside guidance. This Manual will be of interest to the growing band of clinicians discovering the potential of botulinum toxin, including neurologists, otolaryngologists, urologists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, internists, pain management specialists, rehabilitation specialists and plastic surgeons.

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Botulinum Toxin Injection Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is well organized for quickly consult and have the essential information for neurologist practice. The small size is another advantage for pocket use.The muscles pictures could be more interesting with colors, or more detail...

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Botilinum toxin is used frequently by physiatrists for the treatment of patients with migraines, tics, spasms, dystonia, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), and pain. Botulinum Toxin Injection Guide by Ib R. Odderson, MD, PhD, is the first comprehensive manual that covers botulinum toxin injections for neurologic conditions and their wide range of practical applications.

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