Comprehensive Clinical Neurology Textbook for Medical Professionals

Authored by Peter C. Gates, this esteemed textbook provides a thorough introduction to clinical neurology, catering to students, hospital medical officers, neurologists in training, non-neurologists, and educators.

A Timeless Resource for Neurology Professionals

This second edition presents the fundamental principles of clinical neurology that remain relevant today and will continue to be essential 100 years from now. The book’s innovative approach to clinical neurology is complemented by novel methods that facilitate accurate localization and diagnosis.

The Nervous System as a Map Grid

The author utilizes a unique map grid analogy, where the nervous system is likened to a grid with meridians of longitude (ascending sensory and descending motor pathways) and parallels of latitude (dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes, brainstem cranial nerves, and cortical signs). This approach enables accurate localization and diagnosis of neurological disorders.

Easy Diagnosis with 3 Simple Rules

The textbook provides three straightforward rules for diagnosing brainstem strokes (the rule of 4) and peripheral nerve or nerve root problems in the upper (the 5*3*5* rule) and lower limbs (the 2*2*4 rule), eliminating the need for extensive knowledge of neuroanatomy.

Comprehensive Coverage of Neurological Topics

The first five chapters delve into neuroanatomy, neurological history, examination of the limbs, brainstem and cranial nerves, and the cerebral hemispheres. A dedicated chapter (6) explains the diagnostic approach after completing the history and neurological examination. Subsequent chapters cover intermittent disturbances of neurological function, seizures and epilepsy, headache and facial pain, cerebral vascular disease, common neck and arm problems, back pain and common leg problems, abnormal movements and difficulty walking, and miscellaneous neurological disorders.

Additional Resources and Insights

The appendices provide valuable information on bedside assessment of cognitive function, benign focal seizures of childhood, new nomenclature and drugs for epilepsy, treatment of migraine, epidemiology and prevention of stroke, tissue plasminogen activator and clot retrieval, dysphagia screen, nerve conduction studies and EMG, diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis, and treatment of Parkinson’s. Additionally, Professor Gates shares his three hypothesis papers, offering insights into hypertension, Meniere’s disease, and the management of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH).

This 560-page paperback, published by Kinglsey Lodge Pty Ltd the Gates Family Trust, is an indispensable resource for medical professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of clinical neurology.

Publication Details:

Language: English

Edition: 2nd ed.

Publication Date: November 7, 2023

ISBN-10: 0645515604

ISBN-13: 978-0645515602