Martin A. Samuels Bücher

This definitive guide to neurology is recognized as one of the best textbooks in the field, offering insights from outstanding neurologic clinicians. The writing is clear, concise, and conversational, making it feel as if readers are on rounds with a superb clinician. This edition, now 1572 pages, expands on previous versions and continues to be a key resource for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and resident trainees, as well as internists, emergency physicians, and pediatricians. The book has been praised as a balanced textbook that combines a personal approach to studying neurology and neurologic diseases. Its ninth edition attests to its durability and credibility as a comprehensive source for understanding the pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of nervous system disorders. Each chapter is authored by the same experts, ensuring a uniform voice throughout the text. Providing essential information for addressing neurologic problems, the book covers a wide range of issues from motility disorders to degenerative diseases. It offers expert insights and practical, in-depth coverage of both common and rare illnesses, alongside accessible treatment and clinical management strategies. The text is organized logically into six parts, focusing on clinical methods, cardinal presentations, and various diseases, while also addressing growth, development, and aging related to neurologic disease.

This comprehensive resource is organized by clinical subspecialty, featuring an introductory section on basic organ system principles, a laboratory tests section with differential diagnoses, and a detailed examination of various disease entities. The fifth edition introduces significant innovations, including three new section editors and 160 new contributors. It boasts over 1,000 photos, illustrations, and algorithms, with nearly 400 new visuals. The book emphasizes quick access to essential information through tables and algorithms, facilitating understanding and treatment of each disease entity. It includes a new eight-chapter section on essential skills for internists and introduces chapters on clinical practice guidelines, medical informatics, managed care, interventional cardiac catheterization, injury prevention, women's health, chronic fatigue syndrome, and common eye and ENT problems. Additionally, "When to Refer" boxes offer guidance for specialist referrals. This edition is heavily illustrated with 1,300 visuals, enhancing its utility as a quick-reference guide for differential diagnoses and management strategies.