Preparing for the Neurology Boards, recertification, or the AAN's RITE® Residency In-Service Training Exam can be daunting, years of study, training, and volumes of material to be processed, organized, and distilled for ready recall when the moment arrives. It may seem impossible to retain so much information. However, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of this unique, easy-to-use bestselling review guide gives you all the tools you need to tie it all together no additional texts needed. And with Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards you have free web support including: access to online cases, flashcards, and a medications data bank. Free access when you register with the password included in the book. The book breaks down the field of neurology into 24 chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards including child and adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and neurophysiology. Using an expanded outline format and innovative heading hierarchy for in-depth or rapid review, the topics are arranged so that you will read the easiest-to-remember first and the most-likely-to-be-forgotten last. Every chapter has been brought up-to-date to reflect current science and practice and includes information on: pivotal trials, new medications and treatments, diagnostic criteria, genetic disorders, and AAN guidelines. Complete your study on the web with the hundreds of cases, flashcards, and images. The Expanded Second Edition Features: 24 thoroughly updated chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards A new Mini-Atlas of EEG tracings to hone proficiency in interpretation More NB (nota bene) items throughout flag must-know high-yield information More diagrams, illustrations, and tables to solidify concepts, streamline dense material, and enhance learning Additional Notes page the end of each chapter for personal annotations Are You Really Ready? - completely new practice test with questions, answers, and explanations to gauge preparedness Free access to enhanced web features and new case modules to extend and reinforce the material in the book Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards is a must-have for residents preparing for boards or studying for the RITE exam, and for neurologists preparing for recertification. The Second Edition continues to deliver the Ultimate in high-yield board review, in print and on the web.
Presents answers to common questions about Parkinson's disease, drawing on the content of the "Ask the Doctor" website column by the National Parkinson Foundation to address concerns related to heredity, treatments, and the future of stem-cell research
As a quick, user-friendly reference, this book covers all aspects of effectively managing patients with Parkinson's disease, with discussions of symptoms, causes, patient evaluation, and home care adviceÖ.Nurses, physicians, and associated healthcare professions from rehabilitation specialists to social workers will find this an excellent source of information on the many aspects of care of Parkinson's disease patients." --Doody's This book serves as a practical compendium on the management issues related to Parkinson's disease (PD). As a quick, user-friendly reference, the book covers all aspects of effectively managing PD, with discussions of symptoms, causes of PD, patient evaluation, and home care advice. Conveniently organized in bullet-point, encyclopedic format, Parkinson's Disease is the comprehensive, one-stop reference for health professionals treating patients with PD. Four key sections: Problems presents guidelines on addressing complications that occur during the disease process, including anxiety, hallucinations, depression, vision problems, and more Evaluation discusses the numerous patient evaluations required throughout the duration of the illness, such as genetic testing, brain imaging, speech and swallowing evaluation, and more Treatment presents both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches for patients with PD Appendices include supplemental reading, medication tools and assessment scales, rating scales, and additional notes Nurses, primary care doctors, and associated health care professionals--from rehabilitation specialists to social workers--will find Parkinson's Disease the one reference they cannot do without.
Written by the lead author of the popular review book Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards, Second Edition, this handy paperback is an essential tool for Board preparation and can be used independently or as a supplement to any review book. Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion contains structured test questions, answers, and explanations designed to help the busy clinician prepare for the neurology boards, the AANÌs RITE® exam, or recertification. Using a Q&A format to test recall and sharpen skills, all areas covered on the boards are represented. The book opens with a set of test-taking tips, and then breaks down the field of neurology into 23 chapters covering all the subjects tested on the boards including psychiatry. Each chapter contains from 8 to 30 multiple-choice questions, with answers and complete explanations. Case-based questions with radiologic, electrophysiologic, and color pathologic findings are liberally represented in the mix to simulate the full range of question types you will encounter on exam day. The book closes with a Mock Board Examination containing 125 additional random questions and answers to build confidence and a collection of 70 High-Yield Facts and Tables for last-minute reinforcement before the exam. The Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion ÷ is designed to give you the edge on test day. Q&A review of all topics contained on the neurology board exam, including psychiatry Over 450 board-type multiple-choice questions with clear, concise answers and explanations Contains a Mock Board Examination with 125 additional questions and answers for self-testing Includes illustrated case-based questions to prepare you for everything you will find on the Boards High-yield information section with 70 essential tables and facts distilled for quick last-minute review Use the code inside to access the FREE Ultimate Neurology website containing hundreds of cases, flashcards, and images for further study Whether as an adjunct to Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards or other review books, or as a stand-alone test preparation tool Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion is the perfect companion for test-takers in neurology at any level.
Presents answers to common questions about Parkinson's disease, drawing on the content of the "Ask the Doctor" website column by the National Parkinson Foundation to address concerns related to heredity, treatments, and the future of stem-cell research
As a quick, user-friendly reference, this book covers all aspects of effectively managing patients with Parkinson's disease, with discussions of symptoms, causes, patient evaluation, and home care adviceÖ.Nurses, physicians, and associated healthcare professions from rehabilitation specialists to social workers will find this an excellent source of information on the many aspects of care of Parkinson's disease patients." --Doody's This book serves as a practical compendium on the management issues related to Parkinson's disease (PD). As a quick, user-friendly reference, the book covers all aspects of effectively managing PD, with discussions of symptoms, causes of PD, patient evaluation, and home care advice. Conveniently organized in bullet-point, encyclopedic format, Parkinson's Disease is the comprehensive, one-stop reference for health professionals treating patients with PD. Four key sections: Problems presents guidelines on addressing complications that occur during the disease process, including anxiety, hallucinations, depression, vision problems, and more Evaluation discusses the numerous patient evaluations required throughout the duration of the illness, such as genetic testing, brain imaging, speech and swallowing evaluation, and more Treatment presents both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches for patients with PD Appendices include supplemental reading, medication tools and assessment scales, rating scales, and additional notes Nurses, primary care doctors, and associated health care professionals--from rehabilitation specialists to social workers--will find Parkinson's Disease the one reference they cannot do without.
Preparing for the Neurology Boards, recertification, or the AAN's RITE® Residency In-Service Training Exam can be daunting, years of study, training, and volumes of material to be processed, organized, and distilled for ready recall when the moment arrives. It may seem impossible to retain so much information. However, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of this unique, easy-to-use bestselling review guide gives you all the tools you need to tie it all together no additional texts needed. And with Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards you have free web support including: access to online cases, flashcards, and a medications data bank. Free access when you register with the password included in the book. The book breaks down the field of neurology into 24 chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards including child and adult psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and neurophysiology. Using an expanded outline format and innovative heading hierarchy for in-depth or rapid review, the topics are arranged so that you will read the easiest-to-remember first and the most-likely-to-be-forgotten last. Every chapter has been brought up-to-date to reflect current science and practice and includes information on: pivotal trials, new medications and treatments, diagnostic criteria, genetic disorders, and AAN guidelines. Complete your study on the web with the hundreds of cases, flashcards, and images. The Expanded Second Edition Features: 24 thoroughly updated chapters covering all subjects on the neurology boards A new Mini-Atlas of EEG tracings to hone proficiency in interpretation More NB (nota bene) items throughout flag must-know high-yield information More diagrams, illustrations, and tables to solidify concepts, streamline dense material, and enhance learning Additional Notes page the end of each chapter for personal annotations Are You Really Ready? - completely new practice test with questions, answers, and explanations to gauge preparedness Free access to enhanced web features and new case modules to extend and reinforce the material in the book Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards is a must-have for residents preparing for boards or studying for the RITE exam, and for neurologists preparing for recertification. The Second Edition continues to deliver the Ultimate in high-yield board review, in print and on the web.
Written by the lead author of the popular review book popular Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards, Second Edition, this handy paperback is an essential tool for Board preparation and can be used independently or as a supplement to any review book. Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion contains structured test questions, answers, and explanations designed to help the busy clinician prepare for the neurology boards, the AAN's RITEÆ exam, or recertification. Using a Q&A format to test recall and sharpen skills, all areas covered on the boards are represented. The book opens with a set of test taking tips, and then breaks down the field of neurology into 24 units covering all the subjects tested on the boards including psychiatry. Each unit contains 20+ multiple-choice questions, with answers and complete explanations. Ultimate Q&A is illustrated throughout, and includes a color plate section. The book closes with a practice test containing additional random questions and an appendix of high-yield facts, figures, and tables specifically selected for last-minute reinforcement before the exam. Special Features of Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion Include: Q&A review of all topics contained on the neurology board exam, including psychiatry Contains over 500 questions with clear concise answers and explanations, plus a mock board exam for self-testing Questions are arranged by topics and also in random order to simulate a real test High-yield information section for quick last-minute review of essential facts Illustrated throughout includes a color plate section
This books’ coverage ranges from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features of Parkinson’s Disease, assessment scales and surgical intervention, to the role of nurses, physio– and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, and to the use of complementary medicine.
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