CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Neurology, Second EditionA handy, practical, and management-oriented neurology sourcebook – delivering everything you need in one easy-to-carry volume CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Neurology, 2e provides busy clinicians with practical, up-to-date strategies for assessing and managing the most frequently seen neurologic conditions in adults and children.Features
This second edition will be valuable to anyone who sees patients with neurologic complaints, whether in primary care or the neurology clinic. |
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