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Approx. 252 pp. / 6 x 9 / September 2017
Neurology Evidence
The Practice Changing Studies
Edited by
Kate T. Brizzi, MD
, Instructor of Neurology, Department of Neurol-
ogy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mas-
sachusetts;
Ayusha Batra, MD
, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Ken & Ruth
Davee, Department of Neurology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwest-
ern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; J
oel Salinas, MD,
MBA, MSc
, Instructor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and
Nancy
Wang, MD
, Clinical Fellow, Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Boston, MA
Series Editors:
Emily L. Aaronson, MD; Erik L. Antonsen, MD, PhD; Arjun
K. Venkatesh, MD, MBA, MHS
DESCRIPTION
Synthesizing the vast body of literature available in neurology into
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The Practice-Changing Studies is an invaluable resource for stu-
dents, residents, and fellows, as well as neurologists at all levels of
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practice, this unique title analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of both seminal and less-noticed stud-
ies. Readable commentary is provided for each study by both a senior and junior neurologist in each
subspecialty.
FEATURES
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Focuses on those studies that have had the greatest impact on how neurologists care for patients today,
explaining the relevance of the information, engaging readers through questions and answers, and offering
commentary on future directions.
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Analyzes the insights gained from both positive and negative trials, with the overall goal of improving
clinical outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disease.
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Provides interpretation by residents and fellows with a particular interest in each clinical topic, as well as
the input of accomplished senior neurologists.
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Includes multiple studies on ischemic stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, neurologic
intensive care, neuroinfectious diseases, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders,
multiple sclerosis, autoimmune neurology, epilepsy, headache and pain, cognitive neurology, and pediatric
neurology.
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.
Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:
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The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time—providing a seamless reading
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Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across
your entire library of VitalSource eBooks
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Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as
well as responsive design
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The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click
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