First Day Covers from the Collection of Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.: Sir Roger Bannister

This textbook emphasizes the fundamental attraction of neurology: the balance between clinical history, often with subtle psychological aspects; and knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of brain function. It clearly explains how to diagnose and treat common neurological disorders. Since the publication of the sixth edition, there have been extraordinary technical advances in neurology, most notably in the fields of molecular genetics and new imaging techniques. There are new sections on each of these topics. This volume also has a new chapter on the neurological complications of AIDS. Many new topics have been introduced and there have been major revisions to most chapters, particularly to those on vascular disease, the dystonias, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, parkinsonism, neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, and the neurological consequences of neoplasms. New material is included on extradural hematomas, the Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome, inflammatory myopathies, Huntington's disease, the Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, cerebral malaria, the anterior spinal artery syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathies, sarcoidosis, the MTPT parkinsonism model, multiple system atrophy, lipoidoses, and the Arnold-Chiari malformation.

On a spring day in 1954 young Oxford medical student Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. In this frank memoir, Sir Roger tells the full story of the talent and dedication that made him not just one of the most celebrated athletes of the last century but also a distinguished doctor, neurologist, and one of the sport's best-loved public figures. This rare and brilliant autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the life of a man who has lived life to the fullest. Sir Roger Bannister, CBE, is now retired and lives in Oxford.

A personal and heartfelt account of the most stunning athletic achievement of the twentieth century

This edition of an established text reflects the many recent advances in the understanding and investigation of autonomic nervous system disorders. The book explains how to distinguish autonomic disorders from underlying primary disorders, and thus how to improve investigation, diagnosis and clinical management. It also gives practical information on the new and established physiological, pharmacological, neurochemical and neurohistological investigative techniques.