Samer S. Hoz – författare

■ THE NEUROSURGERY BOARD FAVORITES: CROSSWORD PUZZLES is the FIRST PUZZLE BOOK in the medical specialties dedicated to bring out the "lighter" aspect of studying neurosurgery.

■ 50 NEUROSURGERY-ORIENTED CROSSWORD PUZZLES with a total of 524 QUESTIONS included. the puzzles arranged by topic and difficulty as "basic" and "advanced".

■ Coverage includes general essential areas in neurosurgery, with a special focus on hard-to-retain facts.

■ COGNITIVE LEARNING APPLIED TO NEUROSCIENCE is the premise of this book.

■ THE NEUROSURGERY BOARD FAVORITES: CROSSWORD PUZZLES is thoroughly revised and designed by neurosurgeons for the neurosurgeons.

■ SURREALISM DRAWINGS AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES spread throughout the book for short mind-stimulating breaks. (All drawings are courtesy of Teeba M. Ghanim)

■ Answers for all puzzles are provided at the end of the book.

■ THE NEUROSURGERY BOARD FAVORITES: CROSSWORD PUZZLES is intended as an entertaining- ing refresher for neurosurgeons, neurosurgery trainees, and medical students. 

Authors:

Samer S. Hoz, M.D., FABNS, FRCS (NeuroSurgery-Glasgow)

Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Zahraa F. Al-Sharshahi, M.D.

Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Teeba M. Ghanim

Medical student interested in neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Mohammed A Al-Dhahir MD, IFAANS

Department of Neurosurgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York-United States.

Ali M. Neamah

Medical student interested in neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Rasha Alaa Alshakarchy, M.D.

Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Mustafa M. Altaweel, M.D.

Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Alaa W. Arkawazi, M.D.

Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Mustafa k. Ahmed

Medical student interested in neurosurgery, kirkuk medical college, Kirkuk, Iraq.

Aktham O. Al-Khafaji

Medical student interested in neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Awfa A. Aktham

Department of Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Zumurud A. Mohammed

Department of Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

More than 70 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are distributed throughout the chapters. Offering an essential review for residents and surgeons across neurosurgical disciplines and containing most of the critical information needed to prepare for both the primary and certification exam, the book will also be of interest to neurologists, neuroscientists and medical students.

 This book uses the multiple-choice question (MCQ) format to specifically address the topic related to the cerebral ventricles. The mission of this book is to help readers revise the core concepts and maintain knowledge of the anatomy, pathology, and neurosurgery of the cerebral ventricles. This study companion is structured in five sections, for a total of 18 chapters, including 450 + MCQs in a convenient format to provide a comprehensive and concise overview. Answers and explanations appear immediately below the questions to enhance readability.

This book is an adjunct to existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it rather aims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area. The content is based on the most up-to-date best practice evidence, with a style that mirrors the format adopted by most local, regional, and international board examinations.

The student of neurosurgery, neurology, neuroscience,neuroanatomy, the residents, the fellows, the younger attending preparing for exams or practice, and even the later-stage surgeons or physicians are the target audience of this book.

This book is the first review book to use the multiple-choice question format in pediatric neurosurgery. More than 500 MCQs are provided in a convenient format that is suitable for self-study.

The mission of the book is to help readers understand the content and maintain the knowledge, rather than merely finding answers for complicated questions. The strategy and the format of the questions provide a step-by-step, thorough explanation of each disease from the definition, associated anatomy, pathology, clinical features, radiology to surgical decision-making, and surgical tricks, providing a comprehensive and concise overview. Answers and definitions appear immediately below the questions to facilitate information retention. 

It is an important asset for residents across neurosurgical disciplines as it includes much of the pediatric neurosurgery knowledge that neurosurgical residents need to prepare for their certification tests. It is also useful for those seeking ways to solidify their knowledge or maintain their current certification.

This book is an adjunct to the existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it rather aims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area. 

This book is the first review book that uses the multiple-choice question format in neurosurgical oncology which mirrors the format of the majority of shelf and board examinations.

The mission of the book is to help readers understand the content and maintain the knowledge, rather than merely finding answers for complicated questions. It provides more than 800 MCQs in a convenient format that is suitable for self-study. Answers and definitions appear immediately below the questions to facilitate information retention.

The chapters provide comprehensive coverage of the core concepts in neurosurgical oncology. They provide a step-by-step, thorough explanations of each disease from the definition, associated anatomy, pathology, clinical features, radiology to surgical decision-making, and surgical tricks, providing a comprehensive and concise overview.

This book is an adjunct to the existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it ratheraims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area. The book is an important asset for residents across neurosurgical disciplines as it includes much of the neuro-oncology knowledge that neurosurgical residents need to prepare for their certification tests. It is also useful for those seeking ways to solidify their knowledge or maintain their current certification.

This book is a guide dedicated to vascular pathologies affecting the central nervous system. It uses a multiple-choice format with more than 340 genuine MCQs in a convenient format that is ideal for self-study. Seven chapters provide comprehensive coverage of core concepts in vascular neurosurgery. The questions are structured and organized so as to offer a step-by-step description of each disease, from the definition, related anatomy, pathology, clinical features, radiology to surgical decisions and operative tricks. Answers and explanations appear directly below the questions to make reading easy.

This book is essential for residents across neurosurgical disciplines as it includes most of the neurovascular information neurosurgical residents need to prepare for their certification exam. It is also beneficial for those seeking a refresher or for those preparing for certification maintenance.