Fundamentals in Clinical Neurology, 1st Edition

Fundamentals in Clinical Neurology, 1st Edition

Fundamentals in Clinical Neurology, 1st Edition by Aminur Rahman is a comprehensive introduction to the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of neurological disorders.

Published in Dhaka in 2023, the book was written to make complex neurological concepts more accessible to medical students, postgraduate trainees and practising physicians. It emphasises a logical, systematic approach to patients presenting with neurological symptoms.

The text provides detailed guidance on neurological history-taking, examination of the nervous system, interpretation of clinical findings and selection of appropriate investigations. Common and selected uncommon neurological diseases are discussed through their epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis and management.

Clinical data, radiological images and relevant illustrations support the text. Modern neuroimaging, molecular investigation and developments in neuropharmacology are also incorporated to reflect contemporary neurological practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to clinical neurology
• Written in clear and accessible language
• Emphasises a logical approach to neurological diagnosis
• Detailed guidance on neurological history-taking
• Step-by-step examination of the nervous system
• Explains how to interpret neurological signs and findings
• Covers common and selected uncommon neurological disorders
• Discusses epidemiology, presentation and differential diagnosis
• Includes current approaches to neurological management
• Supported by radiological images and clinical illustrations
• Includes modern neuroimaging and molecular investigations
• Covers recent developments in neuropharmacology
• Includes dedicated pediatric-neurology and neuropsychiatry content
• Useful for postgraduate training and day-to-day clinical practice

Major Parts

1. The Clinical Method of Neurology
2. Cardinal Manifestations of Neurological Disease
3. Major Categories of Neurological Disease
4. Diseases of the Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerves and Muscles
5. Psychiatric Disorders

Major Topics Covered

• Approach to patients with neurological disease
• Neurological history-taking
• Examination of the nervous system
• Clinical neurological localisation
• Investigation of neurological disorders
• Neuroimaging and radiological interpretation
• Headache and migraine
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
• Coma and altered consciousness
• Movement disorders and Parkinson disease
• Ataxia and disorders of coordination
• Dementia and cognitive disorders
• Central nervous-system infections
• Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases
• Cranial-nerve disorders
• Spinal-cord diseases
• Peripheral neuropathies
• Neuromuscular-junction disorders
• Muscle diseases and myopathies
• Motor-neuron disease
• Paediatric neurology
• Neuropsychiatry and psychiatric disorders
• Neurological emergencies

Recommended For

• Postgraduate trainees in neurology
• MD and FCPS medicine candidates
• Internal-medicine residents
• Medical students studying clinical neurology
• Neurologists and neuroscience trainees
• General physicians and medical officers
• Practising doctors requiring a neurology reference
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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