CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in NeurologyJohn Calvin M. Brust, John Brust Authored by renowned authorities in the field, this book provides a reliable, current, and ready reference for primary care physicians managing patients with neurologic disorders. Includes current information on the rapidly changing areas of neurology including stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and features an Essentials of Diagnosis list for each disease/disorder. |
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NEUROLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS | 1 |
Neuroradiology | 14 |
CONTENTS | 16 |
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