Case Files Neurology

“This book is extraordinary. The clinical cases are engaging and enjoyable to read, maximizing the absorption of valuable clinical information. I recommend this book to all medical students on clinical rotations.”--Lance E. Davis, medical student, University of Texas - Southwestern Medical School This free application includes 1 sample case study from the 53 that are available through an in-app purchase of $29.99 of Case Files Neurology. The 53 high-yield cases in Neurology will help you excel on the clerkship and improve your shelf-exam score. Each case has been designed for the iPad and iPhone/iPod with interactive features. With this system, you will learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts. •53 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions •Clinical pearls that highlight key concepts •Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor •Proven learning system that improves shelf-exam scores iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Features •Study/Exam/Bookmark modes are available for USMLE-style review questions. •In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions. •In the Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up. •In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study. •File away correctly answered questions after each practice quiz. •Choose the number of questions in each practice quiz 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, or all. •Opt to include questions from previous quizzes. •Learn further from interactive questions at the end of each case, with explanations. •Sort cases by name or by case number. •Take down notes using the Notes section for each case. •Study in horizontal or vertical mode on the iPhone and the iPad. •Store quiz scores to track your progress. App Contents Section I How to Approach Clinical Problems •Part 1. Approach to the Patient •Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving •Part 3. Approach to Reading Section II Clinical Cases 53 Case Scenarios Section III Listing of Cases •Listing by Case Number •Listing by Disorder Each case includes the following sections Case Description •Answers to •Approach to •Clinical Pearls •Case Questions and Answers About the Authors Eugene C. Toy, MD (series editor), The John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chief and Program Director, The Methodist Hospital–Houston Ob/Gyn Residency, Clerkship Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas–Houston Medical School, Houston, TX Ericka Simpson, MD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Co-Director, MDA Neuromuscular Clinics, Director, ALS Clinical Research Division, Methodist Neurological Institute, Program Director, The Methodist Hospital Neurology Residency, Houston, TX Milvia Pleitez, MD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX David Rosenfield, MD, Professor, Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Director EMG and Motor Control Laboratory, Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX Ron Tintner, MD, Associate Professor, Neurology, Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Co-Director Movement Disorders and Rehabilitation Center, Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX