Neurology and clinical neurophysiology Books

Book SynopsisThis practical handbook serves as a concise resource on diagnosing and treating menstrual migraine. Tailored to the needs of busy health care professionals treating female patients in the primary care setting, the book focuses on essential clinical information for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in family practice, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology.Trade Review"...the latest, cutting edge information about migraine and specifically menstrual migrain, in a small package...Published only last year, Menstrual Migraine has brought together the latest in research so that you can get a quick overview of where the science is and where it's going, and how it relates to treatment in a practical way....With so many out-dated or poorly researched works out there, this one was a relief to read. I know I will keep it handy and will be using it as a reference frequently..."--James Cottrill, as reviewed on http://headacheandmigrainenews.comTable of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. The epidemiology of migraine and the influence of sex hormones ; 3. Migraine pathophysiology: Past to present ; 4. Tips and pearls for the diagnosis of migraine and menstrually related migraine ; 5. Comorbidities in migraine ; 6. Pharmacotherapy ; 7. Hormonal therapy and menstrual migraine: The estrogen controversy ; 8. Nonpharmalogical interventions for the management of menstrually related migraine ; 9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisProviding comprehensive cover of Parkinson's Diseease diagnosis, testing, prognosis, and possible causes.Trade Review"This is a valuable resource for practicing physicians who are charged with caring for patients with Parkinson's disease. The writing is clear and concise with a very practical approach to patient care that addresses every facet of the disease and its treatment."--Doody's "Parkinson's Disease Treatment Guide for Physicians offers the opportunity for a second opinion or at least a primary learning source...This work is clearly written and well referenced with up-to-date discussions that rival nearly anything out there in manuscript form." --Department of Neurology, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsCONTENTS ; CONTRIBUTORS ; 1. Background ; 2. Clinical Basics: Understanding and Examining the Motor System ; 3. Basic Neuropathology and Neuroanatomy of Parkinson's Disease ; 4. Clinical Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease ; 5. Natural Progresion of Parkinson's Disease Over the Lifetime ; 6. Conditions Mistaken for Parkinson's Disease ; 7. Efficient Testing, Including Brain Imaging ; 8. Etiology and Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease ; 9. Strategies for Slowing PD Progresion ; 10. Overview: Available Drugs for Motor Problems of PD ; 11. Choosing the Initial Drug (Confronting Controversies) ; 12. Starting Treatment with Carbidopa/Levodopa ; 13. Starting Treatment with Dopamine Agonist Drugs ; 14. Parkinsonism-plus Syndromes, Levedopa Failures, and Refractory Tremor: Treatment Options ; 15. Problems that May Surface During the Firt Few Years of Levodopa Treatment ; 16. Initial Dopamine Agonist Therapy: Problems Surfacing After the First Year ; 17. Levodopa Adjustments to Treat Motor Instability: Motor Fluctuations, Dyskinesias ; 18. Adjunctive Drugs for Motor Fluctuations and Dyskinesias ; 19. Non-Motor Symptons Requiring Dopamine Replacement Therapy ; 20. Insomnia, Somnolence, and Other Sleep Disorders ; 21. Orthostatic Hypotension and Other Causes of Dizziness ; 22. Depression ; 23. Dementia ; 24. Hallucinations, Delusions, and Pathologic Behaviors ; 25. Dysphagia, Drooling, and Dysarthia ; 26. Constipation, Delayed Gastric Emptying ; 27. Urinary Symptons ; 28. Sexual Dysfunction, Estrogen, Menstrual Cycles ; 29. Other Common Problems: Edema, Rashes, Visual Symptons ; 30. Diets, Nutrition, and Osteoporosis Prevention ; 31. Exercise, Physical Therapy, and an Active Lifestyle ; 32. Societal and Occupational Issues: Caregivers ; 33. Surgery: Non-neurologic and PD Operations, including DBS ; 34. Future PD Treatment: Directing Resources and Counseling Patients ; 35. Clinical Rating Scales and Patient Resources ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides essential information about the variety of seizure disorders to serve as a basic epilepsy reference guide for students and practicing clinical neuropsychologists. In addition to epilepsy neuropsychological assessment issues, the book provides an overview of the known cognitive effects of seizures as well as the adaptive, emotional, and psychiatric consequences of epilepsy including a chapter on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Diagnostic tests, such as EEG and structural neuroimaging, are described and the leading treatment options are detailed with a chapter on pharmacologic therapies which reviews the known cognitive and behaivoral side effects of specific antiepileptic drugs. Many of the more rare epilepsy disorders have been included in the appendices for quick and easy reference. The book also details the role of neuropsychology within the epilepsy surgery process including pre/post surgery cognitive evaluations, cortical stimulation mapping, functional neuroiTrade Review"Overall, I recommend this book for neuropsychologists who see epilepsy patients. Its use as a reference will be facilitated after an initial read of the whole book, which will also provide clinicians with a solid overview of the field... the strength of this volume lies in its brevity. I very much liked the short, half to one-page descriptions of syndromes provided in the appendix, and found myself reaching for this book more than once during the review process to familiarize myself with a specific surgical procedure or refresh my memory of a specific seizure type." -- Christian von Thomsen, Psy.D., Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA "The book Neuropsychology of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery provides a fabulous overview of epilepsy and seizures that includes diagnosis, etiology, and treatment, with a focus on neuropsychological aspects of the epilepsies and their management. The book is easy to read, and includes tables that nicely summarize a wealth of information...This volume is sure to become a core reference and teaching guide for the neuropsychology of epilepsy for years to come." -- Mike R. Schoenberg, The Clinical NeuropsychologistTable of ContentsPREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PART ONE MEDICAL ASPECTS OF EPILEPSY FOR NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS Chapter 1 Introduction Definitions Epidemiology Etiology Role of Neuropsychologist in Epilepsy Role of Neuropsychologist in Epilepsy Surgery Chapter 2 Classification of Epilepsy Disorders Tradition Classification of Seizure Disorders Partial Seizure Disorders Simple Partial Seizures Complex Partial Seizures Generalized Seizure Disorders Absence Seizures Tonic-Clonic Seizures Epidemiology of Seizure Disorders Etiology of Seizure Disorders Chapter 3 Epilepsy Syndromes Localization-Related Epilepsies Idiopathic Localization-Related Symptomatic Localization-Related Symptomatic Reflex Epilepsies Temporal Lobe Epilepsies Frontal Lobe Epilepsies Parietal Lobe Epilepsies Occipital Lobe Epilepsies Crytogenic Localization-Related Epilepsies Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes Idiopathic Generalized Syndromes Childhood Absence Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Epilepsy Cryptogenic Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Symptomatic Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes Undetermined Epilepsy Syndromes Acquired Epileptic Aphasia Continuous Spike-Waves during Slow Sleep Special Syndromes Febrile Convulsions Isolated Status Epilepticus Epidemiology of Epilepsy Syndromes Etiology of Epilepsy Syndromes Non-Epileptic Seizures Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Chapter 4 Diagnostic Tests in Epilepsy Electrophysiology Interictal Scalp Recordings EEG Patterns in Partial Epilepsies EEG Patterns in Generalized Epilepsies Structural Neuroimaging in Epilepsy Chapter 5 Medical (Non-Surgical) Treatment of Epilepsy Pharmacological Therapies Older Antiepileptic Drugs Newer Antiepileptic Drugs Antiepileptic Drug Adverse Effects Antiepileptic Drugs in Women Pregnancy / Teratogenic Effects AED Treatment in Children Cognitive & Behavioral Effects Review of Specific Antiepileptic Drugs Use of AEDs in Bipolar Disorder Suicidality and Antiepileptic Drugs Ketogenic Diet Chapter 6 Neuropsychological Assessment in Epilepsy Selection of Neuropsychological Tests Factors Contributing to Cognitive Decline Confounding Factors in Test Interpretation Cognitive Deficits in Epilepsy Attention ADHD Memory Intelligence Language Visual-Perceptual & Spatial Functions Executive Functions Childhood Learning Disabilities Quality of Life Assessment Driving Issues in Epilepsy Case Example: Preoperative Cognitive Testing Chapter 7 Psychological and Psychiatric Disorders in Epilepsy Risk Factors Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Psychotic Disorders Personality Disorders Interictal Behavioral Syndrome of TLE Epilepsy-Specific Psychological Disorders Chapter 8 Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES) Diagnosis2 Prevalence Etiology Symptoms Assessment Treatment PART TWO SURGICAL TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY Chapter 9 Neuropsychological Assessment in Epilepsy Surgery Preoperative Neuropsychological Assessment Purposes of Preoperative Assessment Lateralization & Localization Risk for Postoperative Impairment Establish a Baseline Prediction of Seizure Control Postoperative Neuropsyhological Assessment Case Example: Right Temporal Lobectomy Chapter 10 Other Neuropsychological Procedures in Epilepsy Surgery Intracarotid Amobarbital (Wada) Procedure Wada Testing in Children Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Electro-Cortical Stimulation Mapping Case Example: Wada Predicts Amnesia Chapter 11 Medical Aspects of Epilepsy Surgery Criteria for Surgical Evaluation Diagnostic Evaluation for Epilepsy Surgery Noninvasive Video-EEG Monitoring Magnetic Resonance Iimaging (MRI) Functional Neuroimaging Monitoring with Intracranial Electrodes Epilepsy Surgery Procedures Vagus Nerve Stimulation Anterior Temporal Lobectomy Frontal Lobectomy Parietal Lobecotomy Occipital Lobectomy Lesionectomy Hemispherectomy Corpus Callosotomy Multiple Subpial Transection Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy Implanted Brain Stimulators Case Example: Brain Stimulator Candidate Appendix I: Traditional Classification of Epileptic Seizures - Description of Seizure Types Not Covered in Text Simple partial seizures with motor signs Simple partial seizures with somatosensory or special sensory symptoms Simple partial seizures with autonomic symptoms or signs Simple partial seizures with psychic signs Simple partial seizures with cognitive signs Simple partial seizures with affective signs Simple partial seizures with illusions Simple partial seizures with hallucinations Generalized seizure disorders Atypical absence seizures Myoclonic Seizures Clonic Seizures Tonic Seizures Atonic Seizures Appendix II: Classification of Epilepsy Syndromes - Description of Seizure Types Not Covered in Text Idiopathic Localization-Related Benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes Childhood epilepsy with occipital paroxysms Reading epilepsy Hot water epilepsy Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy Symptomatic Localization-Related Rasmussen's syndrome Reflex epilepsies Photosensitive seizures Musicogenic epilepsy Eating epilepsy Startle epilepsy Frontal lobe epilepsies Precentral frontal lobe seizures Premotor frontal lobe seizures Supplementary motor area (SMA) seizures Dorsolateral prefrontal lobe seizures Orbitofrontal lobe seizures Medial frontal lobe seizures Frontal opercular seizures Parietal lobe epilepsies Postcentral gyrus seizures Superior parietal lobule seizures Inferior parietal lobule seizures Paracentral parietal lobe seizures Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes Benign neonatal familial convulsions Benign neonatal convulsions (non-familial) Benign myoclonic epilepsy of childhood Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) Epilepsy with tonic-clonic seizures upon awakening Cryptogenic or Symptomatic Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes West syndrome (infantile spasms) Myoclonic-astatic seizures Epilepsy with myoclonic absences Appendix III:Wada Assessment Procedures and Rating Criteria at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Procedure for measuring Wada language at MCG Procedure for measuring Wada memory at MCG MCG Wada Evaluation scoring form Glossary of Common Epilepsy Terms

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Book SynopsisEncephalitis Lethargica: During and After the Epidemic is akin to a detective novel about a major medical mystery that remains unsolved. During the 1920s and 1930s a strange, very polymorphic condition affected much of the world although not at the same time everywhere and certainly not with the same symptoms. This condition, encephalitis lethargica, could cause death in a short period, or a Rip Van Winkle type of sleep that might last days, weeks or months, but could also, surprisingly, cause insomnia. Its symptoms were thought to encompass almost anything imaginable, which made its diagnosis exceedingly difficult, to the point where its existence as a distinct neurologic entity could be questioned. Furthermore, even in those patients who appeared to recover from the disease, there was a large risk that they would subsequently develop a more chronic and devastating sequel believed to follow the disease in up to 80% of its victims, postencephalitic parkinsonism. This condition became mTrade ReviewBy extracting and synthesizing core information from monographs and journal articles published in various languages before, during, and after the epidemic, the author provides an unprecedented level of analysis in a readable format. * Doody's Listings *Great read. If you want a page of disease to rule in or out this is the book where you will find them. * ACN Online *Table of ContentsTITLE PAGE; COPYRIGHT PAGE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONTRIBUTORS; PROLOGUE (STEELE); FOREWORD (SACKS); PREFACE (VILENSKY)

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Book SynopsisThis unique book provides a new view of the organization of the cerebral cortex. It explores the underlying principle of the organization of the cerebral cortex using the dual nature of the origin of the cerebral cortex.Table of ContentsPart I ; Chapter 1 Introduction ; Chapter 2 Architectonics: History and Principles ; Chapter 3 Dual Organization of the Cerebral Cortex ; Chapter 4 Cortical Connections: History and Principles ; Part II ; Chapter 5 Auditory System ; Chapter 6 Somatosensory System ; Chapter 7 Motor System ; Chapter 8 Visual System ; Chapter 9 Multimodal Cortex ; Chapter 10 Prefrontal Cortex ; Chapter 11 Paralimbic System ; Chapter 12 Long Association Pathways ; Chapter 13 Olfactory, Gustatory, and Vestibular Systems and the Amygdala ; Chapter 14 Concluding Comments

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Book SynopsisIn the last 15 years, a recognizable surge in the field of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) research and development has emerged. This emergence has sprung from a variety of factors. For one, inexpensive computer hardware and software is now available and can support the complex high-speed analyses of brain activity that is essential is BCI. Another factor is the greater understanding of the central nervous system including the abundance of new information on the nature and functional correlates of brain signals and improved methods for recording these signals in both the short-term and long-term. And the third, and perhaps most significant factor, is the new recognition of the needs and abilities of people disabled by disorders such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophies. The severely disabled are now able to live for many years and even those with severely limited voluntary muscle control can now Trade ReviewThis is an excellent, first of its kind book dealing with an important, emerging topic. The editors have successfully summarized the current state of the art with regards to BCI. It is easy to see that it will be the first of many editions. All university, industry, and medical libraries need to have a copy on the shelf. 5 stars! * Doody's Review *Table of ContentsContributors ; PART I: INTRODUCTION ; 1. Brain-Computer Interfaces: Something New under the Sun ; Jonathan R. Wolpaw and Elizabeth Winter Wolpaw ; PART II: BRAIN SIGNALS FOR BCIs ; 2. Neuronal Activity in Motor Cortex and Related Areas ; Lee E. Miller and Nicholas Hatsopoulos ; 3. Electric and Magnetic Fields Produced by the Brain ; Paul L. Nunez ; 4. Signals Reflecting Brain Metabolic Activity ; Nick F. Ramsey ; PART III: BCI DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OPERATION ; 5. Acquiring Brain Signals from Within the Brain ; Kevin Otto, Kip A. Ludwig, Daryl R. Kipke ; 6. Acquiring Brain Signals from Outside the Brain ; Ramesh Srinivasan ; 7. BCI Signal Processing: Feature Extraction ; Dean J. Krusienski, Dennis J. McFarland, and Jose C. Principe ; 8. BCI Signal Processing: Feature Translation ; Dennis J. McFarland and Dean J. Krusienski ; 9. BCI Hardware and Software ; J. Adam Wilson, Christoph Guger, and Gerwin Schalk ; 10. BCI Operating Protocols ; Steven G. Mason, Brendan Z. Allison, and Jonathan R. Wolpaw ; 11. BCI Applications ; Jane E. Huggins and Debra Zeitlin ; PART IV: EXISTING BCIs ; 12. BCIs that Use P300 Event-Related Potentials ; Eric W. Sellers, Yael Arbel, and Emanuel Donchin ; 13. BCIs that Use Sensorimotor Rhythms ; Gert Pfurtscheller and Dennis J. McFarland ; 14. BCIs that Use Steady-State Visual Evoked Potentials or Slow Cortical Potentials ; Brendan Z. Allison, Josef Faller, and Christa Neuper ; 15. BCIs that Use Electrocorticographic (ECoG) Activity ; Gerwin Schalk ; 16. BCIs that Use Signals Recorded in Motor Cortex ; John P. Donoghue ; 17. BCIs that Use Signals Recorded in Parietal or Premotor Cortex ; Hansjorg Scherberger ; 18. BCIs that Use Brain Metabolic Signals ; Ranganatha Sitaram, Sangkyung Lee, and Niels Birbaumer ; PART V: USING BCIs ; 19. BCI Users and Their Needs ; Leigh R. Hochberg and Kim D. Anderson ; 20. Clinical Evaluation of BCIs ; Theresa M. Vaughan, Eric W. Sellers, and Jonathan R. Wolpaw ; 21. Dissemination: Getting BCIs to the People Who Need Them ; Frances J.R. Richmond and Gerald E. Loeb ; 22. BCI Therapeutic Applications for Improving Brain Function ; Janis J. Daly and Ranganatha Sitaram ; 23. BCI Applications for the General Population ; Benjamin Blankertz, Michael Tangermann, and Klaus-Robert Mu?ller ; 24. Ethical Issues in BCI Research ; Mary-Jane Schneider, Joseph J. Fins, and Jonathan R. Wolpaw ; PART VI: CONCLUSION ; 25. The Future of BCIs: Meeting the Expectations ; Jonathan R. Wolpaw and Elizabeth Winter Wolpaw ; Index

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Book SynopsisThis book contains a large collection of beautiful figures produced throughout the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century and that represent some characteristic examples of the early days of research in neuroscience. The main aim of this work is to demonstrate to the general public that the study of the nervous system is not only important for the many obvious reasons related to brain function in both health and disease, but also for the unexpected natural beauty that it beholds. This beauty has been discovered thanks to the techniques used to visualize the microscopic structure of the brain, a true forest of colourful and florid neural cells. As illustrated by his marvellous drawings, the studies of Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934) no doubt contributed more than those of any other researcher at the time to the growth of modern neuroscience. Thus, we have honored his name in the title of this book, even though the figures contained in the main body of the book are from 91 authors. Looking at the illustrations in this book the readers will not only marvel at Cajal''s drawings but they will also find that many of the other early researchers that studied the nervous system were also true artists, of considerable talent and aesthetic sensibility. Thus, the present book contains numerous drawings of some of the most important pioneers in neuroscience, including Deiters, Kölliker, Meynert, Ranvier, Golgi, Retzius, Nissl, Dogiel, Alzheimer, del Río-Hortega and de Castro.The book has been divided into two Parts, Part I and II, the latter containing the main body of the work. Part I contains introductory information that will give readers unfamiliar with the nervous system a better understanding of the importance of the scientific illustrations produced in those days. The second part of the book, Part II, contains the collection of 282 figures with the intention of transforming the reader into an observer. These illustrations have been divided in three main categories: Section I, The Benedictine period: The early days; Section II, The black period: Neurons, glia and organization of the nervous system; Section III, The colourful period: internal structure and chemistry of the cells.This book will be of general interest, not only due to the captivating aesthetic appeal of the illustrations but also because they represent the bases of our current understanding of the nervous system. The reader will find that many of the illustrations can be considered to belong to different artistic movements, such as modernism, surrealism, cubism, abstract art or impressionism. Indeed, these illustrations may also provide artists with a source of inspiration since they reveal a fantastic and virtually unknown world of forms, a microuniverse with an aura of mystery.Trade ReviewJavier DeFelipe should be congratulated on assembling such a beautiful book about the earliest microscopic investigations of the nervous system conducated at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century...This book is a wonderful addition to the library of any neuroscientist or neurologist. It is worthy of attention of artists who enjoy the beauty of the natural world. * The Lancet Neurology *I recommend this book unreservedly; and I thank Javier DeFelipe and Oxford University Press for giving us so much beauty. * Brain *...exquisitely illustrated...This book represents the best collection of illustrations and succinct text about the history of discovery of microscopic neuroanatomy I have ever read. The book is attractively priced and should delight anyone with an interest in the nervous system. Encased within a striking dust jacket, sturdy spine, and boards, this book would make a perfect gift to graudating house staff. * Edward J. Fine, MD, FAAN, Neurology *Dr. DeFelipe's book is not just a cofee-table book for viewing century-old stunning pictorial images, it is a highly relevant text for today. Should you spend $75 on this book? If you do, I can guarantee that you will have hours of wonder, gazing at the illustrations and not believing what you see - that is until you next look down your microscope. * Roy O. Weller, Emeritus Professor of Neuropathology, University of Southampton School of Medicine *...it [the book] is a stunningly gorgeous work with two-hundred-and-eighty-eight incredible images. Anyone who is in need of content for their coffee table, this is it. The illustrations are just breathtaking, purely and simply, and, of course, naturally. It is...invaluable. I highly recommend it; there is brilliant text as well. * Benjamin Erlich, Just One of the Guys...In Search of Cosmic Wisdom. *The book is an education in the fundamental concepts behind today's brain research as well as an inspired vision of science as an artistic and aesthetic enterprise. * Gordon M. Shepherd, MD, DPhil, Department of Neurobiology, Yale Medical School, New Haven, CT *Table of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The beauties of the nervous system: neurons and glial cells A note on the illustration. A SKETCH HISTORY OF THE MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMBEFORE THE DISCOVERY OF THE "REAZIONE NERA" SECTION 1 : THE BENEDICTINE PERIOD: THE EARLY DAYS Globules, granules, corpuscles (nerve cells): key elements of the nervous system Relationship between nerve cells and nerve fibers: development of microanatomical methods The reticular theory SECTION 2: THE BLACK PERIOD: NEURONS, GLIA AND ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM The discovery of the reazione nera The Golgi method, Cajal, Maestre de San Juan and Simarro Cajal's first study with the Golgi method: dendrites and axons end freely The neuron doctrine and the law of dynamic polarization of nerve cells Arrows in the illustrations: the direction of the nervous currents SECTION 3: THE COLORFUL PERIOD: INTERNAL STRUCTURE AND CHEMISTRY OF THE CELLS On the early use of selective colorants to study the nervous system The first explosion of colors: normal and altered cytology of neural cells The second explosion of colors: Fluorescence microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy The third explosion of colors: the green fluorescent protein and the Brainbow CLOSING COMMENTS ON BRAIN AND ART BIBLIOGRAPHY PART II: GALLERY OF DRAWINGS SECTION 1. THE BENEDICTINE PERIOD: THE EARLY DAYS FIGURE LEGENDS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY SECTION 2. THE BLACK PERIOD: NEURONS, GLIA AND ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM FIGURE LEGENDS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY SECTION 3. THE COLORFUL PERIOD: INTERNAL STRUCTURE AND CHEMISTRY OF THE CELLS FIGURE LEGENDS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX

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Book SynopsisExecutive disorders represent the most common and most troubling consequence of brain injury. These are disorders of the most sophisticated type, and notoriously difficult to assess, understand and rehabilitate. This book provides a concise and accessible review of best practice in the rehabilitation of executive disorders, that is, the ability to plan and execute actions and control behaviour. The book covers a wide range of approaches to the rehabilitation of executive disorders including potential uses of modern technology. The first section looks at theoretical approaches to executive disorder. In the second part of the book, clinical advice is offered for treating disorders. The final section looks at professional issues, such as the impact of new legislation, risk assessment, and the involvement of the family in rehabilitation. With chapters written by leading researchers and clinicians, the book provides a comprehensive guide to these complex disorders.Trade ReviewEcrit par d'eminents cliniciens, cet ouvrage est un guide complet de ces troubles complexes. * Institut Regional de readaptation *Table of ContentsPART 1 - THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENTS; PART 2 - REHABILITATION; PART 3 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

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Book SynopsisThe prefrontal cortex makes up almost a quarter of the human brain. The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex presents a new theory about its fundamental function. Written by two leading brain scientists, it is an important contribution to our understanding of the evolution and functioning of the human brain.Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Evolution of the primate prefrontal cortex ; 3. Medial prefrontal cortex: choosing actions based on outcomes ; 4. Orbital prefrontal cortex: choosing objects based on outcomes ; 5. Caudal prefrontal cortex: searching for goals ; 6. Dorsal prefrontal cortex: generating goals based on recent events ; 7. * Ventral prefrontal cortex: generating goals based on visual and auditory contexts ; 8. * Prefrontal cortex as a whole: generating goals from current contexts and events ; 9. Human prefrontal cortex: generating goals from instructions and imagination ; 10. Conclusions ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Evolution of the primate prefrontal cortex ; 3. Medial prefrontal cortex: choosing actions based on outcomes ; 4. Orbital prefrontal cortex: choosing objects based on outcomes ; 5. Caudal prefrontal cortex: searching for goals ; 6. Dorsal prefrontal cortex: generating goals based on recent events ; 7. * Ventral prefrontal cortex: generating goals based on visual and auditory contexts ; 8. * Prefrontal cortex as a whole: generating goals from current contexts and events ; 9. Human prefrontal cortex: generating goals from instructions and imagination ; 10. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe primary aim of Taking Control of Your Seizures: Workbook is to improve the lives of patients with seizures. The Workbook contains step-by-step guidelines that enable patients to take control of their seizures and their lives.Trade ReviewThis workbook and therapist guide provide welcome resources for managing nonepileptic seizures. They deserve wide reading and application by psychiatric and neurological clinicians who encounter patients with this disorder. * Brian Rothberg, The American Journal of Psychiatry *Table of ContentsContents ; Chapter 1 Introduction for Patients ; Chapter 2 Session 1: Making the Decision to Begin the Process of Taking Control ; Chapter 3 Session 2: Getting Support ; Chapter 4 Session 3: Deciding about your Medication Therapy ; Chapter 5 Session 4: Learning to Observe your Triggers ; Chapter 6 Session 5: Channeling Negative Emotions into Productive Outlets ; Chapter 7 Session 6: Relaxation Training ; Chapter 8 Session 7: Identifying your Pre-seizure Aura ; Chapter 9 Session 8: Dealing with External Life Stresses ; Chapter 10 Session 9: Dealing with Internal Issues and Conflicts ; Chapter 11 Session 10: Enhancing Personal Wellness ; Chapter 12 Session 11: Other Seizure Symptoms ; Chapter 13 Final reading: Taking Control: An On-Going Process ; Appendix I Biofeedback: Experiencing the Sensation of the Brain Changing Itself ; Appendix II YOGA by Rosa Michaelis ; Appendix III Meditation ; About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe Overcoming Insomnia treatment program uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to correct poor sleep habits.Trade ReviewThis is very significant contribution to this field and this edition provides updates in the field which impact the conceptualization of insomnia and the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy for its treatment. The authors are prominent experts in the field of insomnia and its treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy. * Doody's Notes *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists ; Chapter 2 Pre-Treatment Assessment ; Chapter 3 Session 1: Psychoeducational and Behavioral Therapy Components ; Chapter 4 Session 2: Cognitive Therapy Comoponents ; Chapter 5 Follow-Up Sessions ; Chapter 6 Considerations in CBT Delivery: Challenging Patients and Treatment Settings ; Appendix 1 Sleep History Questionnaire ; Appendix 2 Daytime Insomnia Symptom Response Scale (DIRS) ; References

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Book SynopsisThorough understanding of electricity, electronics, biophysics, neurophysiology, and neuroanatomy renders more tractable otherwise complex electrophysiologically-based targeting. The textbook integrates these subjects in a single resource. Ultimately, electrophysiological monitoring required controlling the movement of electrons in electronic circuits. Thus, the textbook begins with fundamental discussions of electrons, the forces moving electrons, and the electrical circuits controlling these forces. The forces that allow recording and analysis also permeate the environment producing interference, such as noise and artifact. The textbook discusses noise and artifact and the measures to avoid or suppress them. The textbook discusses interpretive principles and methods for translating electrophysiological information collected along a trajectory into an understanding of the trajectory''s functional-anatomical location, as well as its optimal location and direction. Forms included allow Table of ContentsPreface ; Chapter 1 - Importance of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring ; Chapter 2 - Preparations for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring ; Chapter 3 - Basic Concepts of Electricity and Electronics ; Chapter 4 - Electrode Recordings: Neurophysiology ; Chapter 5 - Microelectrode and Semi-Microelectrode Recordings: Electronics ; Chapter 6 - Noise and Artifact ; Chapter 7 - Microelectrode Recordings: Neuronal Characteristics and Behavioral Correlations ; Chapter 8 - Microstimulation and Macrostimulation ; Chapter 9 - The Subthalamic Nucleus ; Chapter 10 - The Globus Pallidus Interna Nucleus ; Chapter 11 - The Ventral Intermediate Nucleus of the Thalamus ; Chapter 12 - Clinical Assessments During Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring ; Chapter 13 - Cases ; Chapter 14 - Future Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring ; Appendix A - Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Algorithm ; Appendix B - Ventral Intermediate Thalamus Deep Brain Stimulation Algorithm ; Appendix C - Globus Pallidus Interna Deep Brain Stimulation Algorithm ; Appendix D - Microelectrode Recording Form for Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation ; Appendix E - Microelectrode Recording Form for Globus Pallidus Interna ; Appendix F - Microelectrode Recording Form for Ventral Intermediate Thalamus ; Appendix G - Intraoperative Macrostimulation for Clinical Effect in Parkinson's Disease ; Appendix H - Intraoperative Macrostimulation for Clinical Effect in Tremor Disorders ; Appendix I - Intraoperative Macrostimulation for Clinical Effect on Dystonia ; Appendix J - Intraoperative Macrostimulation for Clinical effect on Tics ; Appendix K - Intraoperative Macrostimulation for Clinical Effect on Dyskinesia

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Book SynopsisBig dreams are rare but highly memorable dream experiences that make a strong and lasting impact on the dreamer''s waking awareness. Such dreams can include vivid imagery, intense emotions, fantastic characters, bizarre elements of form and content, and an uncanny sense of being connected to forces beyond one''s ordinary dreaming mind. These types of dreams have played significant roles in religious and cultural history, and even today people still experience them and find them intriguing and thought-provoking. Because of their infrequent occurrence and fantastical tendencies, however, big dreams have rarely been studied in light of modern science. While we know a great deal about the religious manifestations of big dreams through history and around the world, we have not yet integrated that cross-cultural knowledge with new scientific research on their psychological roots in the brain-mind system.In this volume, Kelly Bulkeley provides the first full-scale cognitive scientific analysiTrade Reviewthis book offers so many other insights into psychology, neurology and dream content analysis, it is well worth your money. * Drs. Susanne van Doorn, Mindfunda *Table of ContentsIntroduction Section I. Sleep 1. The evolution of sleep 2. The brain's paradoxical activities in sleep 3. The role of sleep in human health and development 4. Cultural practices of sleep through history Section II. Ordinary Dreaming 5. Dream recall 6. Patterns in form and content 7. Continuities between dreaming and waking life 8. Discontinuities and metaphors Section III. Big Dreams 9. Aggressive 10. Sexual 11. Gravitational 12. Mystical Section IV. Religious Experiences 13. Demonic attack 14. Prophetic vision 15. Ritual healing 16. Contemplative practice Conclusion Appendix: Word search methods in the study of dreams Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by two world experts, Understanding Antiepileptic Drugs describes the profiles of all current antiepileptic drugs comprehensively with all side effects. Understandable and well organized this book is unique in its kind and crucial for both patients and health café professionals dealing with epilepsy.Trade Review"There is an enormous need to provide essential information regarding medications available to people with epilepsy and to their caregivers. This book is an excellent tool attempting to address a gap in our ability to communicate with people with epilepsy by providing information that will help them understand how the medications work, the dosing, as well as the side effects. Understanding Antiepileptic Drugs is written in an easy to read manner, and provides extremely valuable information that will benefit all people with epilepsy." --Solomin L. Moshe, MD, Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience & Pediatrics, Director Pediatric Neurology, Director Clinical Neurophysiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Past President ILAE (2009-2013), New York, NYTable of ContentsForeword 1st English Edition ; Foreword 5th German Edition ; Preface ; Introduction ; Patient Recommendations ; Generic Drugs ; Slow Release Drugs ; Orphan Drugs ; 1. Carbamazepine ; 2. Clobazam ; 3. Eslicarbazepine acetate ; 4. Ethosuximide ; 5. Felbamate ; 6. Gabapentine ; 7. Lacosamide ; 8. Lamotrigine ; 9. Levetiracetam ; 10. Oxcarbazepine ; 11. Perampanel ; 12. Phenobarbital / Primidone ; 13. Phenytoin ; 14. Pregabalin ; 15.Retigabine ; 16.Rufinamide ; 17. Stiripentol ; 18. Tiagabine ; 19. Topiramate ; 20. Valproic Acid ; 21. Vigabatrin ; 22. Zonisamide

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Book Synopsis50 Studies Every Neurologist Should Know presents key studies that shape the current clinical practice of neurology. All neurologic subspecialties are covered, with a special emphasis on neurocritical care and vascular neurology. For each study, a concise summary is presented with an emphasis on the results and limitations of the study, and its implications for practice. An illustrative clinical case concludes each review, followed by brief information on other relevant studies. This is the first book of its kind to present a collection of the most influential clinical trials in neurology that are detailed enough to be used on rounds, but still easily digestible. It is a must-read for health care professionals and anyone who wants to learn more about the data behind clinical practice.Table of ContentsSection I: Behavioral Neurology 1. Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease 2. Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease Section II: Epilepsy 3. Lorazepam for Generalized Status Epilepticus 4. Lamotrigine for Partial Epilepsy: Arm A of the SANAD Trial 5. Valproate for Generalized and Unclassifiable Epilepsy: Arm B of the SANAD Trial Section III: Headache 6. Sumatriptan for Acute Migraine Section IV: Neuroinfectious Disease 7. Steroids for Bell's Palsy 8. Steroids for Acute Bacterial Meningitis Section V: Movement Disorders 9. Levadopa for Parkinson's Disease 10. Deep-Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease Section VI: Multiple Sclerosis 11. Oral vs. IV Steroids for Acute Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis 12. Interferon Beta-1a for a First Demyelinating Event: The CHAMPS Trial 13. Glatiramer Acetate for Clinically Isolated Syndrome: The PreCISe Trial 14. Natalizumab for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: The SENTINEL Trial 15. Fingolimod for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: The TRANSFORMS Trial 16. Oral BG-12 for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Part I: The DEFINE Trial17. Oral BG-12 for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Part II: The CONFIRM Trial Section VII: Neurocritical Care 18. Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest, Part I: The HACA Trial 19. Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest, Part II: The Australian Trial 20. Decompressive Craniectomy for Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury: The DECRA Trial 21. Nimodipine for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Section VIII: Neuromuscular Disease 22. IVIG vs. Plasma Exchange for Guillain-Barre Syndrome 23. IVIG vs. Plasma Exchange for Myasthenia Gravis 24. Riluzole for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Section IX: Neuro-Oncology 25. Radiotherapy Plus Temozolomide for Glioblastoma 26. Methylated MGMT Gene Promoter and Response to Temozolomide for Glioblastoma Section X: Neuro-Ophthalmology 27. Steroids for Acute Optic Neuritis: The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial Section XI: Neuro-Otology 28. The Epley Maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Section XII: Sleep 29. Modafinil for Narcolepsy 30. Continuous Dopamine Agonist for Restless Legs Syndrome Section XIII: Spine Disorders 31. Early Surgery for Sciatica 32. Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: The SPORT Trial 33. Steroids vs. No Steroids for Acute Spinal Cord Injury: The NASCIS II Trial Section XIV: Vascular Neurology 34. IV Thrombolysis 3 Hours After an Acute Ischemic Stroke: The NINDS Trial 35. IV Thrombolysis 3 to 4.5 Hours After an Acute Ischemic Stroke: The ECASS III Trial 36. Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Part I (Intra-arterial Thrombolysis): The PROACT II Trial 37. Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Part II (After IV Thrombolysis): The IMS III Trial 38. Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Part III (Using Neuroimaging to Select Patients): The MR RESCUE Trial 39. Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Part IV (Clinical Trial Success): The MR CLEAN Trial 40. Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic High-Grade Carotid Stenosis: The NASCET Trial, Part I 41. Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic Moderate Carotid Stenosis: The NASCET Trial, Part II 42. Carotid Endarterectomy for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: The ACAS Trial 43. Early Aspirin for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The CAST Trial 44. Aspirin vs. Heparin for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The IST Trial 45. Dipyridamole and Asprin for Secondary Stroke Prevention: The ESPS-2 Trial 46. High-Dose Atorvastatin After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: The SPARCL Trial 47. Adjusted-Dose Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in High-Risk Atrial Fibrillation Patients: The SPAF III Trial 48. Dabigatran for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: The RE-LY Trial 49. Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: The ARISTOTLE Trial 50. Rivaroxaban for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: The ROCKET AF Trial

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Book SynopsisPart of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology (OTCN) series, this volume provides and up-to-date summary of the scientific basis, clinical diagnosis, and management of disorders leading to dizziness and poor balance.

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Book SynopsisOver 42 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with movement disorders, diseases which adversely affect individuals'' ease of movement and, in turn, their quality of life. In the last several years, the medical community has seen a substantial increase in the public''s awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. While a number of publications exist on specific disorders, this book is designed as a concise yet comprehensive reference on all major movement disorders. Targeted toward neurologists and primary care physicians on the frontlines of care, this practical, clinically-focused volume will also benefit neurology residents and internists with its up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment options. Providing a symptom-based approach and a simple, logical method for developing treatment plans, this volume is guaranteed to serve as a valuable resource for any physician treating patients with movement disorders.Part of the OxfTable of ContentsTable of Contents: ; Chapter 1. Differential diagnosis of Parkinsonism ; Chapter 2. Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease ; Chapter 3. Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders ; Chapter 4. Tremor ; Chapter 5. Chorea ; Chapter 6: Dystonia ; Chapter 7: Myoclonus ; Chapter 8. Stereotypies ; Chapter 9. Tourette's Syndrome (TS) ; Chapter 10. Restless Legs Syndrome ; Chapter 11: Ataxia ; Chapter 12. Spasticity ; Chapter 13. Stiff Person Syndrome ; Chapter 14. Psychogenic Movement Disorders ; Chapter 15. Intrathecal Baclofen for Movement Disorders ; Chapter 16: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Movement Disorders ; Chapter 17. Botulinum Toxins in Movement Disorders

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Book SynopsisPatients with epilpesy pose many clinical challenges. Even experienced clinicians occasionally arrive at the point where diagnostic, work-up, treatment, or prognostic thinking becomes blocked. Epilepsy is the fifth volume in the What Do I Do Now? series and provides the clinician with the necessary tools to evaluate and treat an epilepsy patient. Applying a case-based approach of curbside consultation, the authors present 31 actual cases, providing key points to remember and recommendations for further reading at the end of each case and including EEGs and imaging where applicable. Concise and readable, Epilepsy is the perfect quick-reference guide for anyone working with epilepsy patients.Table of ContentsSECTION I: DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONS; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; DEREK J. CHONG; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; CARL W. BAZIL; SECTION II: TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS: AEDS; DEREK J. CHONG; DEREK J. CHONG; DEREK J. CHONG; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; CARL W. BAZIL; DEREK J. CHONG; DEREK J. CHONG; DEREK J. CHONG; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; DEREK J. CHONG; SECTION III: REFRACTORY EPILEPSY: DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING SURGERY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES; CARL W. BAZIL; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; DEREK J, CHONG; SECTION IV: PROGNOSTIC, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; CARL W. BAZIL; CARL W. BAZIL; DEREK J. CHONG; DANIEL FRIEDMAN; CARL W. BAZIL; APPENDICES; INDEX

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Book SynopsisAutism Spectrum Disorder highlights current key topics for this complex and challenging developmental neurobiological disorder. In a very practical and concise manner, the reader will find a state-of-the-science review combining key factual knowledge with practical clinical considerations. Written in a user-friendly fashion, this text provides key fact boxes, summary questions, and references for further readings to enhance understanding. This invaluable book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent and concise guide to autistic disorder... Any professional involved in the care of individuals with autistic disorder should be aware of the information contained in this convenient pocket book. * Doody's Listings *Table of ContentsTable of Contents ; Chapter 1 - Autism - Historical Perspective, Theories, and DSM Diagnostic Criteria ; Tiberiu Bodea and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 2 - Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Early Identification and Diagnosis ; John J. McGonigle, Virginia Martin and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 3 - Medical Evaluation and Co-morbid Psychiatric Disorders ; Carla A. Mazefsky, Robyn Filipink, Jodi Lindsey and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 4 - Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Kathryn McFadden, Nancy J. Minshew and K. Suzanne Scherf ; Chapter 5 - Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) ; Jennifer B. Alfieri, Rebecca Burkley and John J. McGonigle ; Chapter 6 - Introduction to Treatment Chapters: Treatment Overview ; Benjamin L. Handen, Johanna Taylor, Kylan Turner and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 7 - Early Childhood Interventions ; Louise A. Kaczmarek, Kylan Turner and Jennifer B. Alfieri ; Chapter 8 - Language Interventions ; Diane L. Williams and Lori J. Marra ; Chapter 9 - Feeding, Sleep and Toileting Interventions ; Kristine Kielar, Cynthia R. Johnson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 10 - Educational Issues - School-age ; Michelle Lubetsky, Virginia Martin and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 11 - Transition-age and Adult Interventions ; John J. McGonigle, Allen Meade Gregory and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 12 - Addressing Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in School-age Children and Adolescents with ASD ; Carla A. Mazefsky and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 13 - Social Challenges and Social Skills Interventions ; Michelle Lubetsky, Melissa Smiley Jacobson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 14 - Pharmacologic Interventions ; Benjamin L. Handen, Tiberiu Bodea, Rameshwari V. Tumuluru and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 15 - Future Directions ; Martin J. Lubetsky, Benjamin L. Handen, and John C. McGonigle ; Index

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Book Synopsis... and still we could never suppose that fortune were to be so friendly to us, such as to allow us to be perhaps the first in handling, as it were, the electricity concealed in nerves, in extracting it from nerves, and, in some way, in putting it under everyone''s eyes. With these words, Luigi Galvani announced to the world in 1791 his discovery that nervous conduction and muscle excitation are electrical phenomena. The result of more than years of intense experimental work, Galvani''s milestone achievement concluded a thousand-year scientific search, in a field long dominated by the antiquated beliefs of classical science. Besides laying the grounds for the development of the modern neurosciences, Galvani''s discovery also brought to light an invention that would forever change humankind''s everyday life: the electric battery of Alessandro Volta. In an accessible style, written for specialists and general readers alike, Shocking Frogs retraces the steps of both scientific discoveriesTrade ReviewShocking Frogs is thoroughly enjoyable and rich in detail. Indeed, it would add to anyones knowledge, including that of the expert historian. * Harry A. Whitaker, PhD, Department of Psychology, Northern Michigan University, in 'Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology', Vol. 29, No. 1, March 2016 *Table of ContentsForeword ; Authors' preface to the Italian edition ; Authors' preface to the English edition ; Acknowledgments ; 1. Galvani, Volta and the forgotten electrophysiology ; 2. "Truth and usefulness": medicine and natural philosophy in the eighteenth century ; 2.1 Galvani's education in Bologna: the University, the Institute of Sciences, and the hospitals ; 2.2. Galvani's professional career ; 2.3 Galvani's early anatomo-physiological investigation ; 3. Animal spirits, vital forces, and electricity: nervous conduction and muscular motion in the eighteenth century ; 3.1 The debate on Hallerian irritability ; 3.2 The study of electricity in the eighteenth century ; 3.3. "Artificial" electricity, "natural" electricity and their role in the human body ; 3.4. Electric fish ; 4. Artificial electricity, the spark, and the nervous fluid: Galvani's early research on muscular motion ; 4.1 The beginning of electrophysiological experimentation ; 4.2. A "problematic" turn: the observation of contractions at a distance ; 4.3. Galvani's Saggio sulla forza nervea of 1782 ; 5. A "fortunate" discovery: Galvani's theory of animal electricity ; 5.1. The study of "airs" in relation to the living organism ; 5.2. The effects of atmospheric electricity on muscular motion and the discovery of metal arcs ; 5.3. The model of the muscle as an animal Leyden jar ; 5.4. The final elaboration of the theory of animal electricity ; 6. The controversy between Galvani and Volta over animal electricity: the first stage ; 6.1. Galvani's work in the scientific culture of the late eighteenth century ; 6.2 Volta's early research on animal electricity: quantification, muscular physiology, and the "special theory of contact electricity" ; 6.3. Galvani's Trattato dell'arco conduttore: the criticism against Volta and the notion of a circuit of animal electricity ; 7. The controversy between Galvani and Volta over animal electricity: the second stage ; 7.1. Volta's "general theory of contact electricity" ; 7.2. Galvani's reply to Volta's criticisms and the1797 Memorie sulla elettricita animale ; 7.3 Galvani's research on electric fish and the various forms of electricity ; 7.4 The conclusion of the Galvani-Volta controversy ; 8. The electrophysiological work of Alessandro Volta ; 8.1 Volta and life sciences ; 8.2 Volta's research on sensations ; 8.3 Sensation and muscular motion in Volta's "chain" experiments ; 8.4 Volta's research on electric fishes and the invention of the electric battery ; 9. From Galvani to Hodgkin and beyond: the central problem of electrophysiology in the last two centuries ; 9.1 Measuring animal electricity ; 9.2 Nervous conduction: propagated electric signal and the firing of a train of gun-powder ; 9.3. The involvement of animal electricity in nerve conduction demonstrated ; 10. Neuromuscular excitability: the modern explanation ; 10.1 Cell membrane and ions: a machine generating electric potentials ; 10.2. The electric mechanism of nerve conduction and muscle excitation ; 11. Concluding remarks ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAs neuroscientific technologies continue to develop and inform our understanding of the mind, the opportunities for applying neuroscience in legal proceedings have also increased. Cognitive neuroscientists have deepened our understanding of the complex relationship between the mind and the brain by using new techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). The inferences drawn from these findings and increasingly sophisticated technologies are being applied to debates and processes in the legal field, from lie detection in criminal trials to critical legal doctrines surrounding the insanity defense or guilt adjudication.In Minds, Brains, and Law: The Conceptual Foundations of Law and Neuroscience, Michael S. Pardo and Dennis Patterson assess the philosophical questions that arise when neuroscientific research and technology are applied in the legal system. They examine the arguments favoring the increased use of neuroscience in law, the Trade ReviewWhere the book challenges and then soars is when you get to the parts that go to fundamental and foundational blocks of law (and legal theory), such as the nature of truth and presumptions of the human condition that go to responsibility, agency, and the like. Legal thinking has lagged behind moral philosophy in thinking through or at least thinking about these issues. You will learn a lot and certainly become wiser. * Joseph Weiler, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of International Law *It is a valuable resource for policymakers and scholars in criminal law, constitutional law, and penal theory. I highly recommend this book for all academic law libraries for its in-depth philosophical discussion of neuroscience and legal theory. * Karen Breda, Law Library Journal *Table of ContentsPreface ; Introduction ; Chapter One: Philosophical Issues ; I. The Conceptual and the Empirical ; II. Criterial and Inductive Evidence ; III. Unconscious Rule Following ; IV. Interpretation ; V. Knowledge ; VI. The Mereological Fallacy ; Chapter Two: The Concept of Mind ; I. Neuro-Reductionism ; II. Eliminative Materialism and the "Theory" of Folk Psychology ; III. Two Examples of Neuro-Reductionism and Its Implications for Law ; IV. Conceptions of Mind and the Role of Neuroscience in Law ; Chapter Three: Neuroscience and Legal Theory: Jurisprudence, Morality, and Economics ; I. Jurisprudence ; II. Emotion and Moral Judgments ; III. Mind, Moral Grammar, and Knowledge ; IV. Neuroeconomics ; Chapter Four: Brain-Based Lie Detection ; I. fMRI Lie Detection ; II. EEG Lie Detection ("Brain Fingerprinting") ; III. Analysis: Empirical, Conceptual, and Practical Issues ; Chapter Five: Criminal Law Doctrine ; I. Actus reus ; II. Mens rea ; III. Insanity ; Chapter Six: Criminal Procedure ; I. Fourth Amendment ; II. Fifth Amendment ; III. Due Process ; Chapter Seven: Theories of Criminal Punishment ; I. A Brief Taxonomy of Theories of Criminal Punishment ; II. The First Challenge: Brains and Punishment Decisions ; III. The Second Challenge: Neuroscience and Intuitions about Punishment ; Conclusion ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisStudies of mechanisms in the brain that allow complicated things to happen in a coordinated fashion have produced some of the most spectacular discoveries in neuroscience. This book provides eloquent support for the idea that spontaneous neuron activity, far from being mere noise, is actually the source of our cognitive abilities. It takes a fresh look at the coevolution of structure and function in the mammalian brain, illustrating how self-emerged oscillatory timing is the brain''s fundamental organizer of neuronal information. The small-world-like connectivity of the cerebral cortex allows for global computation on multiple spatial and temporal scales. The perpetual interactions among the multiple network oscillators keep cortical systems in a highly sensitive metastable state and provide energy-efficient synchronizing mechanisms via weak links. In a sequence of cycles, György Buzsáki guides the reader from the physics of oscillations through neuronal assembly organization to complex cognitive processing and memory storage. His clear, fluid writing-accessible to any reader with some scientific knowledge-is supplemented by extensive footnotes and references that make it just as gratifying and instructive a read for the specialist. The coherent view of a single author who has been at the forefront of research in this exciting field, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in our rapidly evolving understanding of the brain.Trade Review"Gyorgy Buzsaki's Rhythms of the Brain is an excellent compendium on the rapidly expanding research into the mechanisms and functions of neuronal synchronization. Buzsaki presents such synchronization as a binding glue that integrates many levels of neuroscientific investigation with one another and with neighboring disciplines...Buzsaki manages to elegantly integrate insights from physics, engineering, and cognitive psychology with contributions from cellular, systems, cognitive, and theoretical neuroscience."--Science "This is definitely an intriguing book that provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge on brain rhythms...this book is worth the time."--Doody's "In Rhythms of the Brain, Gyorgy Buzsaki does a remarkable job of summarizing a vast body of literature on the topic...The book is a 'must read' for anyone interested in understanding the functioning of large and complex brain circuits."--Nature "What makes this book so valuable is its range; Buzsaki has a worldly intellect, open to information from any discipline that provides insight, while insisting on a rigorous distinction between fact and baloney...Perhaps the greatest value of Rhythms of the Brain is that it provides a starting point for students and scientists who see the importance of this field and want to get a solid overview."--Nature Neuroscience "In this entertaining monograph the author addresses issues related to the genesis of brain rhythms and their contribution to the "invisible operations of the brain"...one of the most thought-provoking and fun books in neuroscience that I have read in some time."--Mathematical Reviews "Highly original exposition of a broad swathe of modern neuroscience. Indeed, it brings together so many apparently disparate strands, and levels on the reductionistic scale, that it deserves a must read score, especially for neuroscientists looking to get an up-to-date and challenging exposition of many of the big questions, even if they are not fundamentally interested in oscillations per se...If sharp wave ripples, associated with consummatory behavior in rodents, have the same connotations in humans, they too will likely occur in the readers brain as a reward for the attention this book deserves."--Neuron "The book is beautifully written...This book is seriously recommended for those who truly wonder about the brain and its function."--Neuroscience "For the non-scientist reader, a really good science book is almost never about science as much as it is about the scientist...But then comes along a book by a literature, engaging scientist. This author, you quickly realize, is willing to take a complex topic and explain, with patience, humility and a modicum of humor as the effort progresses, (1) why he or she thinks one way and not another, (2) discuss with honesty and integrity what is known about the subject and what isn't close to being confirmed and (3) detail candidly the dirty little secrets of the experimental laboratories and the secret little condescensions and the subtle omissions of the experimenters...As it turns out, the rhythms of Dr. Buzsaki's mind have produced a fascinating read that a scientifically curious non-scientist can follow if they are willing to make the effort." --BrainTechnologiesTable of ContentsPrelude. ; Cycle 1. Introduction. ; Cycle 2. Structure defines function. ; Cycle 3. Diversity of cortical functions is provided by inhibition. ; Cycle 4. Windows on the brain. ; Cycle 5. A system of rhythms: from simple to complex dynamics. ; Cycle 6. Synchronization by oscillation. ; Cycle 7. The brain's default state: self-organized oscillations in rest and sleep. ; Cycle 8. Perturbation of the default patterns by experience. ; Cycle 9. The gamma buzz: gluing by oscillations in the waking brain. ; Cycle 10. Perceptions and actions are brain state-dependent. ; Cycle 11. Oscillations in the "other cortex:" navigation in real and memory space. ; Cycle 12. Coupling of systems by oscillations. ; Cycle 13. The tough problem. ; References.

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Book SynopsisHow Many More Questions?: Techniques for Clinical Interviews of Young Medically Ill Children provides readers with a comprehensive framework to understand how 5-10 year old children use language to formulate and communicate their thoughts. The book then guides the reader in how to effectively elicit information about sensitive and stressful topics from young children, such as their emotions, difficulties, problems, worries, and illness. Seventeen exquisitely written chapters that include twelve developmental guidelines, techniques, case examples, and illustrative dialogues provide the reader with the tools needed to address specific communication challenges involved in speaking with young children who have pain, medical trauma, terminal illness, or specific disorders like epilepsy. How Many More Questions? is useful for pediatric professionals who strive to acquire exceptional clinical interviewing skills and who no longer wish to hear children say, When are we done? The wide range of Trade Review"The book is well structured, beginning with chapter overview and ending with summary points at the end of each section, making it concise and focused. This is an excellent text for paediatric and child-psychiatry residents in consultation liason service, and child-life specialists starting out their training. --The Psychiatrist "With sensitivity and compassion for young children, and a focus on pragmatic and feasible solutions, the authors stress the importance of approaching clinical interviews in the contexts of the developmental stage of the child's communication skills, the impact of the specific illness on those skills, and the emotional and behavioral issues that so often arise from physical and psychological suffering." -- Steven C Schachter, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA "Condensing years of clinical wisdom, the authors outline twelve essential developmental guidelines that should be considered in interviews of all children. These guidelines are accompanied by detailed, real life case vignettes that illustrate specific interviewing approaches and, equally important, which words and questions to avoid. These principles come to life in the second section of the book where they used to show how careful, developmentally-appropriate interviewing techniques form the corner stone of the diagnostic assessment." -- Richard J. Shaw, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA "In this important and innovative book, Caplan and Bursch utilize a developmentally sensitive framework to provide professionals from a variety of disciplines with the interviewing skills necessary to conduct challenging clinical interviews with young children who have medical, psychiatric, and/or neurological illnesses. They proffer developmental guidelines for how to obtain accurate clinical information from young children. The authors also present engaging and excellent clinical vignettes throughout the volume that illustrate the principles of developmentally sensitive interviewing with a variety of high-risk youngsters. I enthusiastically recommend this book." -- Dante Cicchetti, PhD, McKnight Presidential Chair, William Harris Professor, and Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN "Caplan and Bursch understand how to talk to, and how to listen to, children. They also understand how to talk to adults who are struggling to do the same. In this remarkably successful book they provide us with a clear understanding of the child's world view, and with example after example, they show how what we think we are saying as adults can be heard differently." -- Christopher Eccleston, PhD. Centre for Pain Research, The University of Bath, UK. "[This] is an essential, practical, developmentally sensitive guide for clinicians learning to elicit useful and accurate information from young children including those with language deficits or other mild cognitive impairments. They perceptively cover a broad range of challenging topics from talking with children who have epilepsy and its concomitant psychiatric, cognitive, linguistic and psychosocial comorbidities to talking with children who have experienced medical trauma or are dying of a terminal illness. The gentle wisdom and accumulated knowledge of Caplan and Bursch comes shining through as they take our hand and walk us through the many questions we have to ask children to understand their cognitive and emotional experiences of medical care. Just as children often ask, "Are we there yet?" Caplan and Bursch take us on a learning journey and expertly help us arrive at our destination of how to communicate clearly with children." -- Maryland Pao, MD, Bethesda, Maryland "Thanks to Caplan and Bursch for providing an excellent reference for all practitioners who interact with young children as they sort out differential diagnoses involving physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms. The book contains many sample interviews that illustrate effective techniques along with practical guidelines for clinicians to become the child's "communication assistant" or "coach" partnering with the child and family to find the best possible solutions for their presenting concerns. I particularly appreciate the section that focuses on two of the most common somatic complaints, headaches and stomach aches, providing a laundry list of potential causes. The chapter discussing terminal illness is another invaluable component. This book is like having the Child Psychiatric Consult/Liaison team in your pocket." -- Beatrice Yorker, RN, MS, JD, Dean and Professor of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services, California State University, CA "History is without question the most important diagnostic tool in the armamentarium of anyone who provides healthcare to children, and yet it is often the most challenging thing to obtain. Critical portions of the history can only be obtained from the child him or herself...That is why this wonderful book...is such a gift to any healthcare professional who needs to communicate effectively with kids, be it pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists such as neurologists or psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists or social workers. By providing clear and concise information...this book provides an essential reference for pediatric healthcare professionals." -- Amy Brooks-Kayal, MD, Chief and Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology Children's Hospital Colorado Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Colorado "The provision of sample interviews illustrating the rights and wrongs of asking children about their symptoms and opinions are invaluable. These vignettes also illustrate how to bring the parents into the picture by obtaining the permission and establishing the readiness of the child...This book will be invaluable for trainees in a variety of mental health, counselling and medical programs, and for more advanced practitioners to enhance their skills. I will certainly be using this book in my teaching and to enrich my own practice." -- Mary Lou Smith, PhD, CPsych, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto; and Neuropsychologist and Associate Senior Scientist, Neurosciences and Mental Health Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario Canada "The authors should be applauded for putting together such an important work. I enthusiastically endorse this book which I think will be an important addition to the pediatric literature for years to come." -- Joseph I. Sirven, MD, Editor-in-Chief, epilepsy.com "This is a wonderful tool for all professionals working with children. The authors provide one of the first written coaching guidelines with a rich developmental framework. The understanding of a child's perception of his/her feelings and thoughts about medical and behavioral care and the ability to respond accurately to a child's needs is essential. Few comprehensive resources designed to empower children through communication are available to healthcare professionals. The authors have made an outstanding contribution to improving the health of children." -- Susan M. Wechter, PhDc, RN, PPCPNP-BC, Walsh University Nursing School, Doody'sTable of ContentsIntroduction and overview ; Part I Interview basics ; 1. Developmental guidelines ; Part II Application of developmental guidelines: Assessment of emotions/behaviors in pediatric illness ; 2. Overview ; 3. Mood including anger and irritability ; 4. Fears and anxiety ; 5. Attention ; 6. Aggression ; 7. Insight, judgment, and reality testing ; 8. Somatization ; 9. Symptoms associated with autistic spectrum ; Part III Application of the developmental guidelines: A comprehensive assessment of pediatric epilepsy ; 10. Overview ; 11. Biological aspects of pediatric epilepsy ; 12. Psychosocial impact of pediatric epilepsy ; Part IV Application of the developmental guidelines: Specific communication challenges in young ill children ; 13. Overview ; 14. Pediatric pain ; 15. Pediatric iatrogenic trauma symptoms ; 16. Pediatric terminal illness ; Part V Brief review and next steps ; 17. "Guess what? We are done. You are such a good talker and did such a great job!"

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Book SynopsisAims to provide the clinician with tools to diagnose and treat severe cases of personality disorder, including borderline and narcissistic structures. The book describes techniques used by the author in clinical practice and theories formulated in his previous work.Table of ContentsContents: Preface Acknowledgements Part One: Diagnostic Considerations Part Two: Treatment of Borderline Personalities Part Three: Narcissistic Personalities: Clinical Theory and Treatment Part Four: Severe Regressions: Diagnosis and Treatment Part Five: Hospital Treatment References Index.

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Book SynopsisExplores the role of aggression in severe personality disorders and in normal and perverse sexuality, integrating new developments in psycholanalytic theory with findings from clinical work with severely regressed patients.

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Book SynopsisThis text is a case study of a woman, otherwise intelligent and apparently sane, who was convinced that she had internally a full set of functioning male sex organs. This account of her diagnosis and treatment is illustrated by excerpts from the patient-analyst dialogue during her therapy.

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Book SynopsisThis text discusses all kinds of fatigue problems, explaining what fatigue is, what causes it, how to combat it and what patients should know when consulting a doctor about symptoms.

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Book SynopsisA discussion of brain injury, describing what it is, how it is caused, and what can be done to treat, cope with, and prevent it. It includes illuminating case studies, key ethical and legal issues, public policy proposals, and practical steps we can take to protect ourselves from brain trauma.

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