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Core Features, Synopses, Illustrations
and Questions for Rapid Review and
Retention
Ilya Kister, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Neuroimmunology Fellowship Director
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York
José Biller, MD, FAAN, FACP, FAHA, FANA
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
Loyola University, Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine
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, verification of medical diagnoses, indications, appropriate pharmaceutical selections and dosages, and
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prescribing medication, healthcare professionals are advised to consult the product information sheet (the
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Core Features, Synopses, Illustrations
and Questions for Rapid Review and
Retention
Ilya Kister, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
Neuroimmunology Fellowship Director
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York
José Biller, MD, FAAN, FACP, FAHA, FANA
Professor and Chair
Department of Neurology
Loyola University, Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine
ALGRAWANY
,Copyright
Acquisitions Editor: Chris Teja
Development Editor: Ariel S. Winter
Editorial Coordinators: Ingrid Greenlee and Sean Hanrahan
Editorial Assistant: Brian Convery
Marketing Manager: Phyllis Hitner
Production Project Manager: Kim Cox
Design Coordinator: Stephen Druding
Art Director, Illustration: Jennifer Clements
Manufacturing Coordinator: Beth Welsh
Prepress Vendor: TNQ Technologies
Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer.
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of this book may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, including as photocopies or scanned-in or other electronic copies,
or utilized by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the copyright
owner, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Materials appearing in this
book prepared by individuals as part of their official duties as U.S. government employees are not covered
by the above-mentioned copyright. To request permission, please contact Wolters Kluwer at Two
Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, via email at , or via
our website at shop.lww.com (products and services).
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Printed in China
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ISBN-13: 978-1-975121-11-2
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This work is provided “as is,” and the publisher disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied,
including any warranties as to accuracy, comprehensiveness, or currency of the content of this work.
This work is no substitute for individual patient assessment based upon healthcare professionals’
examination of each patient and consideration of, among other things, age, weight, gender, current or prior
medical conditions, medication history, laboratory data and other factors unique to the patient. The
publisher does not provide medical advice or guidance and this work is merely a reference tool. Healthcare
professionals, and not the publisher, are solely responsible for the use of this work including all medical
judgments and for any resulting diagnosis and treatments.
Given continuous, rapid advances in medical science and health information, independent professional
, verification of medical diagnoses, indications, appropriate pharmaceutical selections and dosages, and
treatment options should be made and healthcare professionals should consult a variety of sources. When
prescribing medication, healthcare professionals are advised to consult the product information sheet (the
manufacturer’s package insert) accompanying each drug to verify, among other things, conditions of use,
warnings and side effects and identify any changes in dosage schedule or contraindications, particularly if
the medication to be administered is new, infrequently used or has a narrow therapeutic range. To the
maximum extent permitted under applicable law, no responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any
injury and/or damage to persons or property, as a matter of products liability, negligence law or otherwise,
or from any reference to or use by any person of this work.
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