Diagnostic Testing in Neurology
Description:... Diagnostic Testing in Neurology offers evidence-based guidance concerning which tests are reasonable, necessary, and cost-effective for diagnosing a wide range of neurologic disordersboth common and uncommon.Encompasses a wide scope of neurologic conditions (both in- and out-patient). Common conditions covered include headache, back pain, dementia, stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, and seizure disorders. Uncommon conditions such as ALS are examined.Covers special testing methods such as autonomic testing, EMG waveform analysis, and molecular diagnostic tests...for gait disorders, dysarthria, moreinformation that is hard to find except in multiple subspecialty books.Familiarizes readers with the sensitivity and specificity of each test as well as indications for obtaining the study.Provides clinical aspects, differential diagnosis, and comprehensive literature reviews, with algorithms and practical recommendations
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