Jan van Gijn Livres

The evolution of medical understanding of stroke is traced over 400 years, beginning with the revival of ancient medicine in the 16th century and culminating in the 20th century's advancements in brain scanning techniques. The book utilizes primary sources to illustrate the development of knowledge regarding cerebrovascular diseases, highlighting significant debates and discoveries that shaped current understanding. It serves as an essential reference, showcasing the complexities and progress in stroke research through firsthand accounts and historical insights.

A mononeuropathy has to be recognised through physical examination before it can be treated. This book provides guidance on examination of peripheral nerves, and looks at possible causes, prognosis and treatment. Mononeuropathies of the arm, leg and trunk are covered, and causes of mononeuropathies other than focal lesions are included.