Abdul Qayyum Rana – författare

Neurological Emergencies in Clinical Practice discusses neurological emergencies in a stepwise fashion including stabilizing the patient, identifying the cause, and treating the underlying cause. It is useful in several settings including the emergency room, hospital in-patient service as well as the intensive care unit.

Neurological Emergencies in Clinical Practice has a wide appeal and relevance to disciplines including neurology, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, internal medicine and family medicine. Medical students and residents may use this convenient, pocket-sized book to prepare for and succeed in their training examinations and it is also useful for other house staff and practicing physicians. 

Dr. Abdul Qayyum Rana is a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson''s disease and Movement disorders. He is currently the Director of Parkinson''s Clinic of Eastern Toronto and Movement Disorders Center, located in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Rana completed his neurology residency training in New Jersey Neuroscience Institute, New Jersey, U.S.A. He then did a fellowship in Parkinsons disease and Movement disorders at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Rana is well known for promoting public awareness of Parkinson''s disease and Movement disorders. Dr. Rana is also founder of World Parkinson''s Education Program. Dr.Rana has written extensively on various aspects of Parkinson''s disease and Movement disorders. Some of the books and publications of Dr. Rana are as follows,

A Synopsis of Neurological Emergencies

An Aid to Neuro-ophthalmology

An Introduction to Essential Tremor 50 Ways Parkinson''s Could Affect You

Frequently Asked Questions About Parkinson''s diseaseThis is a series of educational brochures about Parkinson''s disease which have been translated in different languages and are used in many countries around the world.

This quick reference guide for medical students and residents presents over sixty clinical case studies of major neurological conditions and their associated neuroimaging characteristics. A primer on the fundamental physics which underlie neuroimaging techniques is also provided. The content is organized by pathology type and the structure of every topic is similar to help the reader develop his or her thinking process in a stepwise fashion and to provide a rational approach to imaging interpretation. 

Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice is aimed at medical students and residents doing their rotations in neurology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and family medicine, but will also be useful for allied health professionals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other primary medical care providers.

This practical, pocket-sized, quick reference book is for those who need to manage movement disorder patients without the immediate help of a movement disorder neurologist. Only the most pertinent information is covered.

This book is divided into five chapters covering the common phenomenology of movement disorders and includes tremor, dystonia, chorea, myoclonus, and tics. The etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms and treatments of these conditions are briefly reviewed, with the emphasis on the most common practical challenges encountered with these patients.

Differential Diagnosis of Movement Disorders in Clinical Practice is aimed at postgraduates training in neurology, emergency care physicians, internists and primary care providers. Medical students will also find this book particularly helpful during their neurology rotations.

This practical, concise guide discusses how to distinguish different types of tremor and make the diagnosis of essential tremor.  Written in an easy-to-read format, this book summarises other conditions that may be confused with essential tremor and details all current treatment options for this condition, including medications, surgery and non-invasive alternatives. Examination techniques for patients with a tremor complaint are described, some of which may be novel to the general practitioner, and case studies full of diagnostic and examination pearls are provided.   

Essential Tremor in Clinical Practice is an updated version of Abdul Qayyum Rana’s previous book, An Introduction to Essential Tremor. Busy clinicians, including internists, general and family practitioners, and geriatricians will benefit from this short yet comprehensive, clinically focussed volume.

This handbook provides a concise up to date review in interpreting electroencephalography and electromyography using simple illustrations.

The book has been divided into two sections. Section 1 describes electroencephalography and Section 2 discusses electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Each chapter has been carefully drafted to provide the most up to date accurate information in an easy to understand format interspersed with diagrams and tables where needed.

This book is aimed at trainees doing their neurophysiology rotation, general neurologists, general practitioners, advanced practice providers and neurophysiology technicians.