Neuro-Ophthalmology and Neuro-Otology: A Case-Based Guide for Clinicians and Scientists Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9783030768744 ISBN-10: 3030768740 Copyright: 2021 Edition: 1st Author: Gold, Daniel Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Olivia Gruder,  MD  (Thomas Jefferson University) Description This first edition book covers frequently encountered signs and symptoms of neuro-otology and neuro-ophthalmology diagnoses. Some chapters focus on various anatomic localizations in the brain, orbits, and vestibular system and the abnormal pathology that can arise in each location. Other chapters are devoted to specific syndromes seen in these fields. Each chapter presents the relevant anatomy, how to approach examining the region, and specific cases with pearls and pitfalls for clinicians. The material is laid out in a succinct bulleted format and broken into short paragraphs, providing an easy-to-read reference guide or review. Purpose This book is a crucial and welcome addition to neurology texts, particularly for practicing clinicians to utilize as a reference guide. The author acknowledges the lack of books available in the field that unite the worlds of neuro-otology and neuro-ophthalmology. The addition of relevant clinical tips in each chapter helps the author achieve the goal of concisely overlapping these two fields in an easily digestible read for clinicians on the go. Audience Despite the bulleted format and concise nature of the book, the author still provides enough detail and relevance to serve as both a reference guide and a review for multiple levels of learners. Medical students will appreciate the union of anatomic localization and clinical relevance. Practicing neurologists, ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, and otolaryngologists will appreciate the collision of multiple subspecialties to provide a more complete clinical picture. The author clearly meets the goal of unifying these specialties by blurring the lines of where one field starts and the other begins. The author's own clinical experience in residency served as an impetus for the book's creation, and his expertise throughout his years as a published neurologist allowed him to fill this gap in the medical literature. Features The author successfully conveys complex anatomy localizations through clinical cases. For example, notoriously intricate midbrain anatomy is broken down into easier-to digest clinical questions, such as "why can't my patient look up?" when considering dorsal midbrain syndrome. The chronicity of the symptom along with associated symptoms are thoroughly explained to narrow down a differential diagnosis. The writing is uniquely clear and straight to the point unlike other neurology texts. Some statements are posed in bolded text to grab readers' attention, such as "Do not miss this!"; "What do I do next?"; or "Key questions to ask your patient." The subsequent responses are thorough enough to answer the question presented yet short enough to keep readers' attention. The intuitive presentation provides an opportunity for readers to continue reading and learning beyond the initial reason they came to the book. The book is supplemented by numerous anatomy figures, differential diagnosis tables, and real patient presentations (step-by-step of how to perform Epley maneuver). There are over 130 pages specifically dedicated to supplemental electronic materials and detailed lists of figures and tables. Assessment To my knowledge, this is surprisingly the only book I have encountered that combines the two fields of neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology in one book. The author has clearly identified a need and filled it by providing this book, which will be indispensable to clinicians and learners in multiple fields of medicine. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.