This book should be in every neurologists office and waiting room.
582161
As an adult reading this book I learned quite a bit about Epilepsy. I would absolutely suggest this to any child who recently got diagnosed with Epilepsy, or even a sibling or friend of someone with epilepsy. I read it with my 4 year old who stayed interested throughout most of the book, even though it's not for his age group. The story itself is very sweet and genuine and easy to read/follow. It shows how scary epilepsy can be for children and adults, talks about what epilepsy is, and it even tells you what to do if you are with someone having a seizure. 5 stars! This book should be in every neurologists office and waiting room.
868270
I usually do not get self-help books, but since finding out for the second time in twenty years that I have full blown IC and being told to read some books on this...well, if I have to do it, this is an excellent book for reference. It is hard to find physicians that are willing to treat their women patients and the female public at large as if we have half a brain. This doctor writes clearly and concisely, but he doesn't 'dummy' down the topic, nor does he patronize the women who are going to be the major group purchasing this book.
The last time I was diagnosed with IC was in 1983. Apparently things have changed significantly in this field since then. When I was first diagnosed I was only 24 or so, and it was hell trying to get anyone to recognize I had a 'real' problem which was not female related, nor was it 'all in my head'. My husband and I were frantic to find a solution, and at that time they did not understand what was causing this nor basic treatments for it, though they were experimenting with DMSO which eventually solved the problem for several years. The tendency for many doctors to dismiss my pain and agony of this condition as being 'mental' was the first step on my path to med school and neuroscience in spite of my deafness.
This book provides all the current information that a patient needs to know. I actually read the book in an evening, it was that clear. Since knowing what doctors usually write like in medical journal Moldwin deserves praise for writing such an understandable and intelligent book! I am beginning to realize that this condition is obviously something which plagues a lot of women (and to be fair, some men). I also am pleased to note that finally it is being taken seriously by physicians, and that most likely, this is something I will have to spend my life dealing with.
It certainly makes it easier to deal with it (and knowing I will have to have outpatient procedures) when I know the doctors take it seriously. I've already implemented some of this doctor's recommendations and find they are helping somewhat. I highly recommend this book to anyone going through this, and I also recommend contacting a support group (I cannot since I am deaf) which will help deal with the emotional and mental fallout from this condition.
Karen Sadler,
Science Education,
University of Pittsburgh
3524379
This book was delivered as promised via Amazon.com. I could not put the book down for a few days until I read it. It told me everything I wanted to know about Autoimmune diseases and more, and gave me much more appreciation for my Rheumatologists Doctors Philip Sedrish and Marielisa Sedrish at Gulfcoast Rheumatology at Slidell Memorial Hospital. They have been doing everything like clock work with me and I have been a very trying case for especially for Dr Philip Sedrish. These doctors are definitely experts in Rheumatology and all the other Auto-Immune Neuromuscular and Skin Diseases such as (RA, PM, DM, IBM, Sjogrens, Scleroderma, Lupus, ALS, etc...) that go along with their specialty. They referred me to the best specialists: Dermatology - Dr Eric Tabor; Cardiology - Dr Ignatius Thomas; Pulmonology - Doctor Dennis Dale and Doctor Janine Parker; Opthamology- Dr David Slagle; Gastroenternology - Dr Anthony Albright. These doctors all work well with each other and me to address all my symptoms associated with Dermatomyositis, Sjogrens, and Psoriasis. Thanks to these doctors, I have not had to drive 100 miles a trip to the MDA Clinic at Children'sHospital in New Orleans or even further as may others end up doing.

Thank you to the authors of this book and my friends from The Myositis Association, Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis forum.

I recommend this book to anyone diagnosed with a Auto-Immune Disease and associated Cancer.

Bill Morell
Diagnosed with Dermatomyositis, Sjogrens Syndrome, and Psoriasis.
4061611
This book is my favorite of all time. Its a story of a young neuro surgeon diagnosed with lung cancer at a prime of his career. Instead of doing what he does best which is treating patients,he got on the opposite side and became a patient himself. I had my Mom read it too because I think everone should read it.
154929
I am a practicing general neurologist doing EMGs in my practice. I thougth I know every thing about NCS/EMG until I read this book.
in very nice way it illustrated basics and advanced techniques in EMG. I recommend this book for all neurologists doing EMG  in practice, and for neurology residents, and also for EMG fellows. its figures and images are very illustrating and helpful.
868724
As wife/husband physicians who specialize in the treatment of children with learning problems, we've often wished we had a book on this topic to give to our patients, and this book has more than fulfilled our wishes.  The authors carefully and thoroughly assess the difficulties of evaluating gifted children for some of the most common behavioral/psychological disorders, and in so doing shed new light on many often misunderstood behavioral characteristics of gifted children.  Dr. James Webb, co-author of one of the most important and helpful books in the gifted child literature--"Guiding the Gifted Child"--has assembled a team of experts from a variety of clinical disciplines to write this book, and the benefit of their different perspectives clearly shows through.  One of the best things about this book is that it's written in a style and at a level that can benefit everyone from full time clinicians to educators to parents, and even to gifted tweens and teens.  Since it's publication, we've recommended it frequently to many of our patients.
4776349
This is a must read book ,filled with a factual conglomeracy of the various disciplines in the arts,religion s and sciences of more than half a millennium .It is concised but very informative .It points out the general progression ,evolutionary and adaptive nature of the neuropathic brain ,while helping us make  that journey and finding the delicate balance between peace,harmony and tranquility.
4532510
This book could literally save your life.  It is packed full of fascinating science that taught
me about the way the brain is wired and how I can change that wiring to reduce my stress.
I have suffered with headaches for years and much of what Mr. Goewey talks about has
helped me work my way out of a headache.  It is a well written, research based but practical
book that can be used with children as well as adults. Everyone should read this book.
3183470
Everyone should read this book.  Why? Because all of us will face serious illness or death at some time, we can choose to be somewhat prepared or to await the serious moment and then hope that our emotions guide us well. Myself a busy physician battling death every day, I recommend this book to every patient or family facing a life-changing medical problem; and what these people tell me later is that Mr. Borton's book helped them feel less lonely in a frightening universe.  The collection seems to speak to their very hearts in a soothing, calm way. All of us are indeed fortunate to have such a book available at the click of a mouse.
2405993
Really grateful, this book helped me a lot in my Neurology rotation when you do not have so much time and need to refresh your memory with a fast review which includes comparisons and hints that guide you to reach a diagnosis, however, nothing will stick to your mind unless you reinforce what you read in this book with some exercises' and clinical vignette to put every thing together (for instance, Lange pretest and case files). Really I did not need more than that at this time.
4521476
This is an outstanding book, because the authors achieve a perfect balance between qualitative, intuitive neurophysiological interpretations and mathematical rigour of graph theory applied to structural and functional brain networks. The concepts are very clearly explained and comprehensively illustrated by well chosen examplary cases, which are drawn from a large spectrum ranging from animal to the human nervous system.
From my neurologist's/epileptologist's point of view this is one of the very few books (such as Olaf Sporn's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Networks-of-the-Brain-MIT-Press/dp/0262528983/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Networks of the Brain (MIT Press)</a>&nbsp;or Gyorgy Buzsaki's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rhythms-of-the-Brain/dp/0199828237/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rhythms of the Brain</a>) that are really helpful to clinicians interested in trans-disciplinary research and might thus hopefully help to pave the way to a future "network neurology/epileptology".

Kaspar Schindler, MD, PhD, Prof. of Epileptology & Managing Director of the Sleep-Wake-Epilepsy Center, University of Bern, Switzerland
2943854
This is a terrific book on the brain's organization, where genes fit into the picture of psychopathology, and a personal story to knit it all together. Probably the best I've ever found, and it reflects the state-of-the-art in it's subject matter.

This is a technical book written almost as a novel - just a wonderful read for those who would otherwise never bother with a real medical book.  If you're interested in any of the above, then this is the book for you.  There are also YouTube videos of the author giving talks at book signings, etc., which are very interesting and can serve as an introduction to the book.

In addition, here are some articles, etc., by Barbara Oakley which should be of considerable interest to anyone purchasing this excellent book:

  1.  "The Killer in the Lecture Hall," Op-Ed for New York Times, April 19th, 2007, republished in The International Herald Tribune and many other papers worldwide.

  2.  "The Devil Inside," by Barbara Oakley, The Times Higher Education Supplement, pp 18-19, November 30th, 2007.  Invited article.

  3.  "A world afflicted with blind spots," by Barbara Oakley, op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, December 6, 2007.

  4.  "On Ayn Rand, Objectivism, and Atlas Shrugged," by Barbara Oakley, Normblog, (one of the most popular blogs in England).  Invited article.  (Discusses Rand's work using neuroscientific findings.)
1099802
Brilliant book!  Backed by research and neuroscience
3153273
This book is an excellent tool for patients and physicians to help in understanding, diagnosing, and treating this under-diagnosed disorder. Every Dr. should have a copy of this book, and every medical school and nursing school student should understand and be Board tested re: this disorder, and other disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System,  before they graduate from their various programs.
73406
Excellent book, riveting from the first page (you'll love the account of the patient who thought he was Julius Caesar).  Dr. Goldstein doesn't waste time getting to the point, and after a short analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of standard medical practice in the USA, most of the book is detailed discussion of various symptoms that are often not treated properly, and specific advice for patients.  This book is written for patients, and patients like me will love it, but so many doctors could benefit so much from it too.

He covers headaches, chronic fatigue, stomach pain, sleep problems, chest pain, chronic pain, senility/dementia, PMS, gastric problems, impotence, prostate problems, asthma, nose & throat problems, Lyme disease, mood disorders, and children with tics, bedwetting, conduct disorder, hyperactivity, depression, and anxiety.

This is not a book that espouses "alternative therapy"--many or most of the suggested treatments are pharmaceuticals, but Dr. Goldstein also offers advice regarding diet, sleep habits, posture, and exercises tailored to particular symptoms.  He is an independent thinker--I can say from personal experience that some of his pharmaceutical treatments are unorthodox but effective!

Note that this paperback is the same book as the hardcover "Could Your Doctor Be Wrong?"
1374233
This book is a must for anyone with MS or a friend or family member of a MS patient.  It gives insight into the everyday tribulations of this disease, but it is also a valuable book for anyone with a disease which has no cure and tends to be progressive, for it is a book that not only tells about MS, but how one brave person faces the hardships and frustrations of having such an illness.  Being an MD I would highly recomend this book to patients suffering one of several such diseases.
2142004
I've never read a book of this sort that is such a page-turner! The author's harrowing personal story and triumph over such health odds as deadly seizures to her becoming a leading voice in the neuroscience field is inspiring. The book is easy to read, easy to apply, and I've already recommended it to a number of colleagues.