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Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology: A Multiple Choice Question Book for the Wards and Boards
"In neurology perhaps more than any other specialty, clinical vignettes increase learning efficiency by illustrating examples and placing sometimes challenging neuroscience concepts into clinical practice. With this in mind, the majority of questions in this book are case-based. A multitude of radiographic and pathologic images are carefully selected to supplement information in the cases while also contributing to knowledge of these respective areas. The anatomic diagrams and other graphics provide visual aids to consolidate information presented in the discussions. The book is organized so that the reader can review chapters in their entirety or select individual questions from each chapter for review. Despite the Q&A format, topical review is possiblewith this book as the chapters are organized by topics, the index is comprehensive, and most importantly, reference is made in the discussion to different questions related to a specific concept. This book is strengthened by the renowned specialists who painstakingly reviewed the chapters and contributed valuable suggestions and images" --Provided by publisher.
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751 pages, Paperback
First published April 29, 2011
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June 13, 2015
I used this book to revise for the UK neurology speciality certificate exam. It is generally a good book and I found it very helpful. There aren't any UK specific equivalent books as our exam is relatively new.
Since it was written for the American board exams it is a little different to the UK exams - there are a lot of negatively written questions ("which of these options is not correct?" instead of "which option would be the best"), and there is a lot more enthusiasm for eponyms and mnemonics than one would find in the UK. Also there is more detail on neuro-oncology, neuro-ITU and neuro-paediatrics than UK trainees would need to know.
However, the chapters on stroke, epilepsy and headache were particularly good. I also very much liked the online question bank where you could set it up to give you a test, and then you could get some idea of how you were doing overall. The explanations were very useful, and there are some good diagrams particularly of the brachial plexus and sympathetic pathways which I am sure I am not alone in finding difficult to retain in the long-term memory!
There was one question about lead poisoning which referred to the patient's "very old" house, built in the 1920s. My house is older than that. This cheered me up enormously. Revision is rubbish. I am very pleased the exam is over.
Update: I passed the exam. Thank goodness for that. I'm sure this book helped a lot.
Since it was written for the American board exams it is a little different to the UK exams - there are a lot of negatively written questions ("which of these options is not correct?" instead of "which option would be the best"), and there is a lot more enthusiasm for eponyms and mnemonics than one would find in the UK. Also there is more detail on neuro-oncology, neuro-ITU and neuro-paediatrics than UK trainees would need to know.
However, the chapters on stroke, epilepsy and headache were particularly good. I also very much liked the online question bank where you could set it up to give you a test, and then you could get some idea of how you were doing overall. The explanations were very useful, and there are some good diagrams particularly of the brachial plexus and sympathetic pathways which I am sure I am not alone in finding difficult to retain in the long-term memory!
There was one question about lead poisoning which referred to the patient's "very old" house, built in the 1920s. My house is older than that. This cheered me up enormously. Revision is rubbish. I am very pleased the exam is over.
Update: I passed the exam. Thank goodness for that. I'm sure this book helped a lot.
September 12, 2017
Could be more true to the book
Easy to read and essential for board prep. I have both the digital and the book version- and the kindle version definitely lacks a few things. The color plates are absent which is important for the neuropathology type questions. At the end of each chapter are the "buzz words" but they are difficult to read probably due to the electronic conversion process. Overall, if you had to buy one version- I would go with the hard copy. However, having both versions are helpful, as with any question book, since having to turn the pages back and forth can slow down efficiency. Good luck on those studying for the boards!
Easy to read and essential for board prep. I have both the digital and the book version- and the kindle version definitely lacks a few things. The color plates are absent which is important for the neuropathology type questions. At the end of each chapter are the "buzz words" but they are difficult to read probably due to the electronic conversion process. Overall, if you had to buy one version- I would go with the hard copy. However, having both versions are helpful, as with any question book, since having to turn the pages back and forth can slow down efficiency. Good luck on those studying for the boards!
February 14, 2016
This is an excellent, extensive review of neurology. Just reading through the answer choices is instructive, as Qs are often phrased in the format "which statement is incorrect?" Which is not to say the correct statements are obvious.
The Qs range from classic descriptions of schizophreniform disorder, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, to the more obscure such as Klein-Levine syndrome or Episodic ataxia type 2. Series of Qs go over mini-topics such as the progressive myoclonic epilepsies, or the neuronal migration disorders. The answers are detailed and provide a succinct overview. The chapters on CNs and Neuromuscular disorders do a nice job of reviewing neuroanatomy and localization. Series of Qs go through Horner's lesion at different levels, facial nerve injury at different levels, plexus and peripheral nerve lesions, etc., and provide a thorough review of the peripheral nervous system in particular.
The sections on Neuromuscular are probably the strongest - there are 3 chapters devoted to the topic! I also found the Child Neurology chapter helpful for simplifying a seemingly impenetrable topic. Of all the topics, the Neuroimmunology section was comparatively lacking, but that is totally nitpicking. Get this book! You will not regret it.
The Qs range from classic descriptions of schizophreniform disorder, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, to the more obscure such as Klein-Levine syndrome or Episodic ataxia type 2. Series of Qs go over mini-topics such as the progressive myoclonic epilepsies, or the neuronal migration disorders. The answers are detailed and provide a succinct overview. The chapters on CNs and Neuromuscular disorders do a nice job of reviewing neuroanatomy and localization. Series of Qs go through Horner's lesion at different levels, facial nerve injury at different levels, plexus and peripheral nerve lesions, etc., and provide a thorough review of the peripheral nervous system in particular.
The sections on Neuromuscular are probably the strongest - there are 3 chapters devoted to the topic! I also found the Child Neurology chapter helpful for simplifying a seemingly impenetrable topic. Of all the topics, the Neuroimmunology section was comparatively lacking, but that is totally nitpicking. Get this book! You will not regret it.
August 5, 2013
Thorough discussions of each answer help cover a wide range of information. Based upon feedback from others and my personal experience with this book, I feel that it is one of the better neurology board review texts available at the moment and think I will be well prepared having used it
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