Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach - Hardcover

Fenichel MD, Gerald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721668526 ISBN 13: 9780721668529

Publisher: Saunders, 1996

Synopsis

Here's the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the only reference in pediatric neurology organized by presenting symptom. Its unique format, with clear algorithms, offers a practical approach to diagnosis and management. Features coverage of new anticonvulsant drugs, an expanded discussion of pediatric AIDS, and new MR images. Cross references disorders with diverse initial features, enabling quick access to relevant information. A favorite reference for Board review.

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Review:

REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION - -If you intend to write an accessible review covering a specialized area of medicine, this book should be the paradigm. It is the sort of book that is widely sought but seldom found. Fenichel's survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with 'pearls of wisdom.'- - Pediatric Neurology REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION - "If you intend to write an accessible review covering a specialized area of medicine, this book should be the paradigm. It is the sort of book that is widely sought but seldom found. Fenichel's survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with 'pearls of wisdom.'" - Pediatric Neurology REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION - "If you intend to write an accessible review covering a specialized area of medicine, this book should be the paradigm. It is the sort of book that is widely sought but seldom found. Fenichel's survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with 'pearls of wisdom.'" - Pediatric Neurology REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION - "If you intend to write an accessible review covering a specialized area of medicine, this book should be the paradigm. It is the sort of book that is widely sought but seldom found. Fenichel's survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with pearls of wisdom.'" - Pediatric Neurology REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION - If you intend to write an accessible review covering a specialized area of medicine, this book should be the paradigm. It is the sort of book that is widely sought but seldom found. Fenichels survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with pearls of wisdom. Pediatric Neurology

Synopsis:

The third edition continues to be the only reference in pediatric neurology organized by "chief complaint". This unique format, which has been thoroughly revised and updated, presents a practical approach, from the initial features of the disease, to the possible causes and then to management. The book is organized into 18 chapters which cover the main neurological disorders of childhood. Review of the 2nd Edition: "An excellent reference source for pediatric neurology...Well organized and written...Strongly recommended...Valuable." --The Journal of Neurosurgery Features: * Up-to-date with all new references and new approaches to many complaints and diseases. * Features coverage of new anticonvulsant drugs, and an expanded discussion of childhood AIDS. * Where appropriate magnetic resonance images (MRI) have replaced CT scans in earlier editions. * Defines each complaint by age at onset, course of illness, discriminating features, and treatment options. * Includes a complete differential diagnosis of each presenting complaint, in table form, for easy reference. * Cross-references disorders with diverse initial features, offering fast access to relevant information.

About this edition

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0721668526
• ISBN 13: 9780721668529
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 412