Clinical Resources by Topic: Neurology

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• Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 346. Approach to the Patient with Neurologic Disease: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • The Neurologic Method: Access document
    • The Neurologic History: Access document
    • The Neurologic Examination: Access document
    • Neurologic Diagnosis: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 347. Neuroimaging in Neurologic Disorders: Table of contents
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Computed Tomography: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Access document
    • Echo-Planar MR Imaging: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Neurography: Access document
    • Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Access document
    • Myelography: Access document
    • Spine Interventions: Access document
    • Angiography: Access document
    • Interventional Neuroradiology: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
• Grainger and Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging 4th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 97 - The Skull and Brain: Methods of Examination and Anatomy: Access document
    • Methods of Examination: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Plain Radiography: Access document
        • General Considerations: Access document
        • Anatomy: Access document
      • Cross-Sectional Imaging Techniques: Access document
        • Computed Tomography: Access document
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
      • Functional Imaging Techniques: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Access document
        • Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Access document
        • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
    • Vascular Imaging: Access document
      • Techniques: Access document
        • Introduction: Access document
        • Conventional Intra-Arterial Angiography: Access document
        • Computed Tomography Angiography: Access document
        • Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Access document
        • Doppler Ultrasound: Access document
    • Anatomy of the Cerebral Arteries and Veins: Access document
      • Intracranial Arteries: Access document
      • Intracranial Veins: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • Further Reading: Access document
  • Chapter 101 - The Spine: Methods of Examination: Access document
    • Methods of Examination: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Plain Radiography of the Spine in Neuroradiology: Access document
      • Anatomy: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Certain Artefacts Require Special Consideration in Spinal MRI: Access document
      • Advanced MRI of the Spine: Access document
      • Conduct of the MRI Examination: Access document
    • Computed Tomography of the Spine: Access document
    • Normal Anatomy: Access document
    • Myelography: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Types of Contrast Medium: Access document
      • Puncture Site: Access document
      • Normal Myelographic Anatomy: Access document
      • Complications of Myelography: Access document
    • Spinal Angiography: Access document
      • Arteriography: Access document
      • Anatomy: Access document
    • Discography: Access document
    • The Radiological Diagnostic Approach to Common Clinical Spinal Problems: Access document
    • Chronic Presentations: Access document
      • Chronic Pain: Access document
      • Chronic Lesions of the Spinal Cord: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • Suggestions for Further Reading: Access document
• Goetz: Textbook of Clinical Neurology 2nd Ed.-2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 23 - Neuroimaging: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Plain Film Analysis: Access document
    • Computed Tomography: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
    • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow--Phase-Contrast Imaging: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Access document
    • Magnetic Resonance Venography: Access document
    • Myelography: Access document
    • Neuroangiography: Access document
    • Ultrasonography: Access document
    • Positron-Emission Tomography and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Access document
    • Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 24 - Electrophysiology: Access document
    • Electroencephalography: Access document
    • Polysomnography: Access document
    • Overview of Evoked Potentials: Access document
    • Visual Evoked Potentials: Access document
    • Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potentials: Access document
    • Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: Access document
    • Motor Evoked Potentials: Access document
    • Electromyography: Access document
    • Nerve Conduction Studies: Access document
    • F-Response and H-Reflex Studies: Access document
    • Blink Reflex: Access document
    • Repetitive Nerve Stimulation: Access document
    • Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 25 - Body Fluid and Tissue Analysis: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Genetic Studies: Access document
    • Muscle Enzymes and Biopsy: Access document
    • Nerve Tissue: Access document
    • Brain and Meningeal Tissue: Access document
    • Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 26 - Cerebrospinal Fluid and Intracranial Pressure: Access document
    • History: Access document
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Ventricular System: Access document
    • Intracranial Pressure: Access document
    • Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 27 - Neuropsychological Testing: Access document
    • History and Definitions: Access document
    • Overview of Testing: Access document
    • Neuropsychological Tests: Access document
    • Practical Issues: Access document
    • Reviews and Selected Updates: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part XXV - Neurology: Access document
    • Chapter 424 - Radiologic Imaging Procedures: Access document
      • Introduction: Access document
      • Contrast Agents and the Blood-Brain Barrier: Access document
      • Imaging Techniques: Access document
      • Spine Imaging: Access document
      • Suggested Readings: Access document
• Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 49 - Neurology: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Neurologic Examination: Access document
    • Cranial Nerve Examination: Access document
    • Motor Examination: Access document
    • Sensory Examination: Access document
    • Reflexes: Access document
    • References: Access document
• Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 14 - Procedures and Interpretation of Results: Access document
    • Lumbar Puncture: Access document
• Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 2 - Procedures: Access document
    • Lumbar Puncture: Access document
    • References: Access document
• MD Consult Reference Books: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
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• The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
  • Chapter 165: Neurologic Approach to the Patient: Table of contents
    • General: Access document
    • History: Access document
    • Neurologic Examination: Access document
    • Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
• Neurology (eMedicine): Table of contents
  • Lumbar Puncture (CSF Examination): Access document
  • Assessment of Neuromuscular Transmission: Access document
  • EMG Evaluation of the Motor Unit: The Electrophysiologic Biopsy: Access document
  • Motor Unit Recruitment in EMG: Access document
  • Single Fiber EMG: Access document
  • Motor Evoked Potentials: Access document
  • Clinical Utility of Evoked Potentials: Access document
  • Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: Clinical Applications: Access document
  • Somatosensory Evoked Potentials: General Principles: Access document
  • Normal EEG Variants: Access document
  • Normal EEG Waveforms: Access document
  • Generalized EEG Waveform Abnormalities: Access document
  • Abnormal Neonatal EEG: Access document
  • Visual Analysis of Neonatal EEG: Access document
  • Ambulatory Electroencephalography (EEG): Access document
  • EEG Seizure Monitoring: Access document
  • EEG Triphasic Waves: Access document
  • EEG in Brain Tumors: Access document
  • EEG in Common Epilepsy Syndromes: Access document
  • EEG in Dementia and Encephalopathy: Access document
  • EEG in Status Epilepticus: Access document
  • Focal EEG Waveform Abnormalities: Access document
  • Focal Status Epilepticus: Access document
  • Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources   See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

• Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 61 - Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Pathophysiology of Intracranial Pressure: Access document
    • Clinical Presentation: Access document
    • Medical Treatment of Increased ICP: Access document
    • Intracranial Shunts: Access document
    • Conclusion: Access document
    • Acknowledgment: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 62 - Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Anatomy of CSF Formation and Circulation: Access document
    • Indications for Spinal Puncture: Access document
    • Contraindications for Spinal Puncture: Access document
    • Equipment: Access document
    • Technique: Access document
    • Complications: Access document
    • Interpretation: Access document
    • Conclusion: Access document
    • Acknowledgment: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 63 - Special Neurologic Tests and Procedures: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Caloric Testing: Access document
    • Dix-Hallpike Test in Diagnosis of Positional Vertigo: Access document
    • Canalith-Repositioning Maneuvers: Access document
    • Brain Death Testing: Access document
    • Myasthenia Gravis Testing: Access document
    • Acknowledgments: Access document
    • References: Access document

Pediatrics Resources   See also General Pediatrics Resources

• Grainger and Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging 4th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Chapter 104 - Neonatal Head and Spine Ultrasound: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Transfontanellar Brain Ultrasound: Access document
    • Neonatal Spine Ultrasound: Access document
    • References: Access document
  • Chapter 105 - Paediatric Neuroradiology: Access document
    • Introduction: Access document
    • Fetal and Neonatal Neuroradiology: Access document
    • References: Access document
    • Recommended Further Reading: Access document
• Johns Hopkins: Harriet Lane Handbook 17th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
    • Chapter 19 - Neurology: Access document
      • I - Neurologic Examination: Access document
      • References: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

• American Academy of Neurology: Homepage
  • Practice Guidelines: List of documents
    • Quantitative Sensory Testing (2003): Access document (PDF)
    • Neuroimaging in the Neonate (2002): Access document (PDF)
    • Clinical Utility of Surface EMG (2000): Access document (PDF)
    • Digital EEG, Quantitative EEG and EEG Brain Mapping (1997): Access document (PDF)
• MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
  • Neurology: List of documents
• National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
  • Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological (MeSH browse): List of documents

Miscellaneous Neurological Diagnostic Clinical Procedures Resources

• HealthWeb: Homepage
  • Neurology: Table of contents
    • Neurological Disorders: List of documents
    • Clinical Resources: List of documents
    • Meta Sites: List of documents
    • Educational Resources: List of documents
    • Online Journals: List of documents
    • Research Resources: List of documents
    • Associations and Foundations: List of documents
    • Academic Institutions: List of documents
    • Communication: List of documents
    • Conferences and Events: List of documents
    • Consumer Health Resources: List of documents
  • Neuroanatomy: Table of contents
    • Reference Resources: List of documents
    • Central Nervous System / The Brain: List of documents
    • Peripheral Nervous System: List of documents
    • The Senses: List of documents
    • The Spinal Cord: List of documents
    • Images: List of documents
    • Educational Resources: List of documents
    • Meta Sites: List of documents
    • Online Journals: List of documents
    • Associations and Foundations: List of documents
• YAHOO - Health:Diseases and Conditions:Neurological Disorders
  Additional Neurological Disorders resources (These sites have not been reviewed.) 
• YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Neurology
  Additional Neurology resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)