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Blumenfeld (Yale U. School of Medicine) presents this innovative textbook on neuroanatomy. Traditional textbooks/courses focus most attention on memorization of anatomical details, with only limited searching for applications of this knowledge as time allows. Here, the author utilizes over 100 actual clinical cases as a teaching instrument, allowing students to appreciate the clinical importance of structural details as they are being learned, and motivating students to further study of normal anatomy and function. Intended mainly for first- or second-year medical students in neuroanatomy, neurobiology, or neuroscience courses. Also suitable as a reference text for advanced medical students and residents, and students in other health professions.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Andres Martin, José Merino, Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases seems a slam-dunk into the classics shelf.


Book Description
Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases brings a pioneering interactive approach to the teaching of neuroanatomy, using over 100 actual Clinical Cases and high-quality radiologic images to bring the subject to life. This approach allows students to appreciate the clinical relevance of structural details as they are being learned, and to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, since a single lesion may affect several different neural structures and pathways. Most of the book comprises chapters that explain the major neuroanatomical systems. Each chapter first presents background material including an overview of relevant neuroanatomical structures and pathways, and a brief discussion of related clinical disorders. The second half of each chapter is devoted to clinical cases. The cases begin with a narrative of how the patient developed symptoms, and what deficits were found upon neurological examination. Boldface type highlights important symptoms and signs. A series of questions challenges the reader to deduce the neuroanatomical location of the patient's lesion, and the diagnosis. Discussion and answers follow, and an epilogue reveals the actual outcome. One of the book's most innovative features is the inclusion of CT and MRI scans that depict each patient's lesion. These radiographs help the reader develop skills in interpreting the same kinds of diagnostic images employed in clinical practice. The book is intended primarily for first- or second-year medical students enrolled in a basic neuroanatomy, neurobiology or neuroscience course. It is also a valuable resource for advanced medical students and residents, as well as students of other health professions, notably physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, speech therapy, and neuropsychology.


Book Info
Yale Univ., New Haven, CT. Contains more than 100 clinical cases, accompanied by neuroradiological images, to encourage the student to delve into further study of normal anatomy and function. Color illustrations, highlighted clinical cases, boldface type, review exercises, and more are included. Softcover. DNLM: Nervous System Diseases--diagnosis--Case Report.

SYNOPSIS

Blumenfeld (Yale U. School of Medicine) presents this innovative textbook on neuroanatomy. Traditional textbooks/courses focus most attention on memorization of anatomical details, with only limited searching for applications of this knowledge as time allows. Here, the author utilizes over 100 actual clinical cases as a teaching instrument, allowing students to appreciate the clinical importance of structural details as they are being learned, and motivating students to further study of normal anatomy and function. Intended mainly for first- or second-year medical students in neuroanatomy, neurobiology, or neuroscience courses. Also suitable as a reference text for advanced medical students and residents, and students in other health professions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

FROM THE CRITICS

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Celso Agner, MSc, MD (Albany Medical Center)Description: A complete review of neuroanatomy is provided through clinical cases. Purpose: The purpose of the book is to approach neuroanatomy through a different perspective, i.e., clinical cases frequently seen in practice. Audience: The audience is mostly composed of neuroanatomists and neurology and neurosurgery residents, who, in limited time, need to constantly review the neuroanatomical concepts in order to better manage real clinical scenarios. Features: Throughout 19 chapters, the authors describe neuroanatomy in its full extent. In at least four chapters, there is mention of clinical situations and their direct anatomical correlates. The illustrations are pertinent and directly reflect the written text. The references are up-to-date. Assessment: This is an important book for neurology and neurosurgery residents, for its direct implications for their clinical practices.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

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