Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, June 2010, Volume 30, Issue 2

Books Received

Section Editor: Michael S. Vaphiades, DO International Neurology Robert Lisak, MD, Daniel Truong, MD, William Carroll, MD, and Roongroj Bhidayasiri, MD. 2009, 695 pages, Hard cover, 22 chapters $199.95 ISBN 978-1-4051-5738-4 Referenced Intended audience: Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurology and neurosurgery fellows and residents. Taking a unique approach to neurological illness, this multiauthored textbook reviews the etiology, genetics, age of onset, and clinical presentations of neurological disease from an international perspective. There are many neurological conditions unique to different parts of the world, which this text highlights. For example, the chapter on Behcet's syndrome and the nervous system is written by A. Siva, MD, and S. Saip, MD, both from the University of Istanbul, Turkey, and the chapter on Takayasu's arteritis by Y. Kitagawa, MD, at Tokai University, Tokyo, Japan. The text is printed on glossy paper, illustrated primarily in black-and- white, yet with a center section of outstanding color photographs. The book contains 22 sections including vascular disease, autoimmune and inflammatory disease, seizure disorders and epilepsy, the dementias, movement disorders, other neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, demyelinating disorders, toxicology, nutritional deficiency, peripheral neuropathies, muscle and neuromus-cular junction disorders, neuro-otology, neuro-ophthalmol-ogy, neuro-oncology, sleep disorders, spinal cord disorders, CNS trauma, pain syndromes, and headache and neck/ facial pain. Within these sections, there are 173 chapters with contributions from 219 experts from around the world. This publication serves a definitive source of practical information to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders. The Study of Anosognosia George Prigatano. 2010, 537 pages, Hardcover ISBN13 9780195379099 $89.95 ISBN10 0195379098 Referenced Intended audience: Neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-ophthalmologists, and neuroscientists. This text summarizes the recent advances that have taken place in the field of anosognosia. It reviews research findings as the syndrome pertains to hemiplegia, Anton syndrome, and a variety of other disorders including Alzheimer disease, schizophrenia, and traumatic brain injury. It provides historical references in addition to the guidelines for the management and rehabilitation of these patients. The figures and tables are primarily black-and-white on standard paper except for a middle section with excellent color images on glossy paper. Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology Alastair Denniston and Philip Murray. 2009, 930 pages, Flexicover, 25 chapters ISBN13 978-0-19-955264-1 $59.95 ISBN10 0-19-955264-9 Referenced Intended audience: Ophthalmologists, optometrists, or-thoptists, and ophthalmic nurses and technicians. This book is a pocket-sized synopsis of ophthalmic disease including diagnosis and ongoing management. Chapters include clinical skills, trauma, lids, lacrimal glands, conjunc-tiva, cornea, sclera, lens, glaucoma, uveitis, medical retina, orbit, neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology. New to this edition are chapters on contact lenses, refractive surgery, and evidence-based ophthalmology. There is also an introduction to medical statistics as it relates to ophthalmology. Basic perioperative care, medical emer-gencies, and advanced life support protocols are also included. The book's information is easily accessed, with areas of importance highlighted. There are 52 black-and-white illustrations. Neurology: A Queen Square Textbook Charles Clarke, Robin Howard, Martin Rossor, and Simon D. Shorvon. 2009, 991 pages, Hardcover, 25 chapters $224.95 ISBN 978-1-4051-3443-9 Referenced Intended audience: Neurologists, neuroscientists, neuro-surgeons, neurology, and neurosurgery fellows and residents. This very large textbook, reminiscent of the classic texts in neurology, is a fusion of neuroscience with traditional neur-ology from one of the most prestigious international centers of neurology. It is multiauthored and chapters include neurology worldwide, the burden of neurological disease, nervous system structure and function, the language of neurology, stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, movement disorders, epilepsy, dementia, infections of the nervous system, nerve and muscle Books Received: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2010; 30: 207-209 207 Books Received Copyright © North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. disease, multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases, head-ache, cranial nerve disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, spinal cord disorders, cerebellar ataxias and related conditions, rehabilitation neurology, toxic/metabolic and physical insults to the nervous system, disorders of conscious-ness, intensive care neurology and sleep, neuro-oncology, psychiatry and neurology, pain, autonomic dysfunction, uro-neurology, and systemic conditions and neurology. This textbook is printed on glossy paper, with high-quality color photographs, tables, and illustrations. It is a comprehensive and authoritative reference in the field of neurology. Stroke Medicine (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Neurology) Hugh Markus, Anthony Pereira, Geoffrey Cloud. 2010, 567 pp, Flexicover, 17 chapters $79.95 ISBN13: 9780199218776 Non-referenced Intended audience: Neurologists and neurology residents. This handbook serves as a pocket-sized practical reference source encompassing all areas of stroke. Topics range from epidemiology, neuroanatomy, vascular anatomy, history taking and examination, imaging, causes and treatment of stroke, prevention of stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, vascular dementia, recovery and rehabilitation from stroke. There are 67 black-and-white line drawings and 65 black-and-white halftones on nonglossy paper. Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Second Edition Hubert H. Fernandez, MD, Stephan Eisenschenk, MD, and Michael S. Okun, MD. 2010, 600 pages, Softcover, 24 chapters $79.95 ISBN 1933864206/9781933864204 Non-referenced Intended audience: Neurologists and neurology residents and fellows. This book reviews various subjects in neurology that will appear on neurology board examination including stroke, neuromuscular disorders, infections of the CNS, epilepsy, movement disorders, demyelinating disease, clinical neu-rophysiology, neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology, neurobehavioral disorders, and psychiatry among other topics. It is written in an outline format with multiple tables and black-and-white illustrations. The book is supported by an in-depth extensive easy to navigate Web-based program with multiple color photograps including cases, flashcards, and a medication data bank. There is also a question and answer section with 50 practice questions. Controversies in Neuro-Ophthalmology: A Case Based Debate Andrew G. Lee, MD, Jacinthe Roleau, MD, and Reid A. Longmuir, MD. 2009, 107 pages, Hardcover, 20 chapters $200 ISBN 9781420070927 Referenced Intended audience: Practioners in the fields of neurology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and neuro-ophthalmology residents and fellows. This multiauthored textbook book reviews controversial topics in the field of neuro-ophthalmology. It provides a comprehensive overview on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Each of the 20 chapters opens with a case to illustrate a pertinent controversy and poses a clinical question. The questions are then discussed by leading experts in the field. Some of the controversies include: should a patient with unexplained isolated optic atrophy have neuroimaging and further laboratory evaluation? should a patient with optic disc edema and a macular star figure (neuroretinitis) have laboratory testing and treatment? should a young patient with a new diagnosis of optic neuritis have testing and treatment for multiple sclerosis? should a vasculopathic patient with NAION have any testing? should I treat traumatic optic neuropathy? There aremultiple black-and-white patient ocularmotility and fundus photographs, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography images. Every chapter has a summary section at the end (which is of value on its own) with recommendations on how to approach each clinical controversy. Blueprints Neurology Frank W. Drislane, MD, Michael Benatar, MBChB, Bernard S. Chang, MD, Juan A Acosta, MD, Andrew Tarulli, MD, and Louis R. Caplan, MD. 2009, 219 pages, Softcover Trim Size: 8 X 10, 25 chapters $39.95 ISBN-10 0-7817-9685-7 ISBN-13 978-0-7817-9685-9 Non-referenced Intended audience: Neurologists, neurology residents, and medical students. Serving as a review of the key topics in the field of neurology, this publication is useful for neurology board review certification and recertification tests. Its scope is very comprehensive and includes chapters on neurologic Books Received 208 Books Received: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2010; 30: 207-209 Copyright © North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. examination, neurologic investigations, the approach to coma and altered consciousness, neuro-ophthalmology, the approach to weakness, the sensory system, dizziness, vertigo, and syncope, ataxia and gait disorders, urinary and sexual dysfunction, headache and facial pain, aphasia and other disorders of higher cortical function, dementia, sleep disorders, vascular disease, seizures, movement disorders, head trauma, systemic and metabolic disorders, central nervous system tumors, demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, infections of the nervous system, disorders of the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system, disorders of the neuromuscular junction and skeletal muscle, and pediatric neurology. Each chapter has a key-points section, and there are 100 board-format questions and answers with both correct and incorrect answers. There are 54 black-and-white or monochromatic illustrations including examination techniques, neuroanatomic path-ways, and neuroimaging. Books Received Books Received: J Neuro-Ophthalmol 2010; 30: 207-209 209 Copyright © North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society.Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.