Bedside Neurology

The new edition of this book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases and disorders. Beginning with an overview of neurological examination, each of the following chapters covers a different condition including peripheral nerve disease, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, various pareses (muscular weakness caused by nerve damage), Parkinsonism, dementia, dysphagia, and many more. Each disorder is presented in a step by step format, describing neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, history taking, symptoms and signs, examination, interpretation and diagnosis, and management strategies. The book concludes with a chapter on neurological examination of a child. The text is further enhanced by clinical photographs and diagrams, as well as a selection of case studies to assist learning. The second edition has been fully revised and updated to provide clinicians and trainees with the latest advances in the field. The content has been reorganised and new topics added to help trainees prepare for examinations. The previous edition (9789389587913) published in 2020.