Practical Neurophysics

Karl Misulis is a physician and scientist at Vanderbilt University, specializing in Hospital Neurology and Biomedical Informatics. He has worked in biotechnical development including computer applications and electronics, and worked for a variety of public, private, and governmental organizations. He is the author of more than 20 books. Evan Johnson is a physician and scientist at Vanderbilt University, specializing in Movement disoders. His scientific expertise is in the field of neuro-imaging, with concentration on CT and MRI. His Master's research took place at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, after which he worked for several years in research imaging groups both there and at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center before entering medical school.

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Part 1. Basic Physics for Neurology
Chapter 1: Basic Physics, Evan M. Johnson and Karl E. Misulis
Chapter 2: Basic Electronics, Karl E. Misulis and Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 3: Computers, Applications, and Artificial Intelligence, Karl E. Misulis and Eamon Doyle
Chapter 4: Physics of Neurophysiology, Evan M. Johnson and Karl E. Misulis

Part 2. Physics Behind Neurologic Technology
Chapter 5: History of Technology in Neurology, Karl E. Misulis and Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 6: Electroencephalography, Karl E. Misulis and Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 7: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies, Karl E. Misulis and Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 8: Evoked Potentials, Karl E. Misulis
Chapter 9: Ultrasound, Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 10: X-Ray and Computed Tomography, Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 11: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Eamon Doyle and Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 12: Nuclear Imaging, Evan M. Johnson
Chapter 13: Laboratory Studies, Karl E. Misulis
Chapter 14: Neurologic Therapeutics, Evan M. Johnson and Karl E. Misulis

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