Chapter 28: Neurology
James, Nadya
James, Nadya
Abstract
Learning objectives. By the end of this chapter the reader should: • Know the anatomy and embryology of the central and peripheral nervous systems • Understand the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and how CSF analysis can be used for diagnosis of neurological conditions including infections • Understand how the physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems applies to neurophysiology (e.g. EEG, EMG) • Understand the role of imaging in neurological disorders • Know the genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of important neurological disorders and brain development • Understand the physiological and pathophysiological changes that occur in neurological disorders, including headache, migraine, raised intracranial pressure and epilepsy • Know the pharmacology of agents commonly used in neurological disease • Understand the basis of non-pharmacological treatments for the management of neurological disorders.
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2017
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Book chapter
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Examination questions, Neurology, Paediatrics
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James, N., McCullagh, G. and Ram, D. (2017) 'Chapter 28: Neurology', in Lissauer, T. and Carroll, W. (eds.) The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH mastercourse Elsevier, pp. 543-570.
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