One of the most fun things to write was the preface, reflecting on how much has changed and evolved in #neurology in just a few years since the 1st edition. More on why I love neurology here:
For example the antiseizure medication table has expanded from 1 page to two...
The MS drug table has doubled in size...
The autoantibody table has gone from 1 page to 2 and I'm sure is already out of date as this field rapidly evolves @StaceyLClardy
And there are of course countless updates and expansions in stroke, movement disorders, headache, and every area of neurology...
And I also got the opportunity to work with an amazing artist Dragonfly Media group to develop new neuroanatomy figures. Here are some of my favorites:
I'm excited to share this book with you and hear your feedback! 🧠♥️ The book is always freely available on AccessMedicine through a university digital subscription. Otherwise, it is available here in print and kindle versions amazon.com/Clinical-Neuro…
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Marty Samuels: Cardiovascular exam including dynamic palpation of the pulses to assess for carotid stenosis at the bedside. I remember seeing Marty do this at the bedside and being blown away!
Today we lost a giant in neurology, medicine,& medical education: Marty Samuels–extraordinary clinician, teacher, mentor,& leader, serving in each of these roles w/humility, humanity,& humor, training& inspiring generations of neurologists. I'm so grateful to have been among them
Fortunately for those who didn't have the privilege to learn directly from him, he left behind a wealth of educational resources conveying his extraordinary clinical wisdom spanning neurology, medicine, pathology, and the history of neurology, medicine, and @BrighamWomens
Overall localization of VERTICAL similar to horizontal diplopia = Ocular misalignment due to lesion of:
-Cranial nerve/nucleus
-NMJ (myasthenia)
-Extraocular muscle/Orbit
For vertical misalignment we must also add skew, caused by a lesion in the vestibular pathways
Let's start w/CT. I'll focus on brain (and not bone or soft tissue). First:
* Identify normal structures and any abnormalities in:
- Size
- Shape
- Symmetry
(note *symmetric* abnormalities such as ventriculomegaly or diffuse cerebral edema may not be obvious w/o experience)
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