Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences : Organized by Neurologic Systems and Levels

Incorporating a strong application to real clinical problems, this fifth edition of **Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences** provides one of the most contemporary and succinct teaching approaches to the current status of basic neuroscience knowledge. Highlights of the Fifth Edition: * A succinct format provides readers a quicker way of learning the most important elements of medical neuroscience * A focused application to clinical medicine reinforces neuroscience concepts and improves retention * A strong emphasis on critical developments in neuroscience, including neurochemistry and genetics, ensures readers are up to date on essential advances * Skillfully rendered full-color illustrations detail the core focus of anatomy and systems throughout the text Setting a standard for excellence in introductory medical neuroscience education, the book presents use unique skillbuilding methods that facilitate learning through problem solving, while keeping readers engaged and focused. Content: Integrated neuroscience for the clinician -- Development of the nervous system (neuroembryology) -- Diagnosis of neurologic disorders: anatomical locationzation -- Diagnosis of neurologic disorders: neurocytology and pathologic reactions of the nervous system -- Diagnosis of neurologic disorders: transient disorders and neurophysiology -- Synaptic transmission and neurochemical systems -- The sensory system -- The motor system -- The internal regulation system -- The consciousness system -- Cerebrospinal fluid: ventricular system -- The vascular system -- The peripheral level -- The spinal level -- The posterior fossa level -- The supratentorial level. Incorporating a strong application to real clinical problems, this edition of Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences provides one of the most contemporary and succinct teaching approaches to the current status of basic neuroscience knowledge. Setting a new standard for excellence in introductory medical neuroscience education, Benarroch, Daube, Flemming, and Westmoreland use unique skillbuilding methods that facilitate learning through problem solving, while keeping students engaged and focusedNEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION:A more FOCUSED APPLICATION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE reinforces neuroscience concepts this book is used for learning things that are important