Autoimmunity and Endocrine Disease

نویسنده

  • Andrew Costin
چکیده

comprehensive textbook, one would have hoped to have found discussion of such topics as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fungal meningitis, which are not covered. References for futher reading are not provided, leaving the reader with no entree into the neurologic literature if elaboration of an obscure or controversial point is desired. In spite of these faults, the book is not without its merits, including an evenness in style that makes it a pleasure to read. Some sections, such as that on the history and examination, are especially good. It is recommended as a convenient reference for the non-neurologist.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

دوره 59  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1986