Neurology

Author: Tian Ailan / Wang Jianjun / Wang Zuosheng (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-15
Features: The content of this book is appropriately deep and broad, emphasizing practicality, and introduces some new therapies with proven efficacy. It includes fundamental theories, specialized medical history collection, neurological examinations, and auxiliary tests. The book covers central nervous system diseases, peripheral nervous system diseases, neurological complications of internal diseases, and neurological rehabilitation. The types of diseases include infections, vascular diseases, space-occupying lesions, degenerations, immune-related conditions, genetic and congenital developmental abnormalities, etc. It focuses on explaining the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and management of common and frequently occurring neurological diseases. Additionally, it introduces the relationship between neurological lesions and other systemic diseases, as well as systemic diseases accompanied by neurological manifestations. This aims to remind medical students and readers to adopt a holistic approach when diagnosing neurological diseases, paying attention to the condition of all body systems during examinations, diagnosis, and treatment to avoid misdiagnosis and medical errors. This textbook was compiled based on the teaching experiences of various institutions, as well as domestic and international references and related materials. During its development, it considers both the scientificity and systematicity of a textbook while also ensuring its advancement, practicality, and accessibility. The content is comprehensive, easy to understand, concise, and focuses on clinical applications. It aims to cultivate students' ability to think independently and solve practical problems, while also incorporating the bio-psycho-social medical model and addressing community medicine.