Neurology Books

New and Published Books

1. Astrocytes

   Wiring the Brain

   Edited by Eliana Scemes, David C. Spray

   Series: Frontiers in Neuroscience

   Astrocytes play diverse roles in central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction, and the connections that the astrocyte makes with other cells of the brain are essential for a variety of important neural tasks. Bringing together contributions from international experts at the top of their...

   Published November 27th 2011 by CRC Press
2. Concussive Brain Trauma

   Neurobehavioral Impairment & Maladaptation, Second Edition

   By Rolland S. Parker

   Focusing on a public health problem affecting millions of people of all ages, the second edition of Concussive Brain Trauma: Neurobehavioral Impairment and Maladaptation reflects Dr. Rolland S. Parker's more than 25 years of neuropsychological practice and research in traumatic brain injury and...

   Published September 19th 2011 by CRC Press
3. Epilepsy

   The Intersection of Neurosciences, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics

   Edited by Ivan Osorio, Hitten Zaveri, Mark G. Frei, Susan Arthurs

   Epilepsy, one of the most prevalent neurological disorders, affects approximately 1% (greater than 60 million) of the world's population. In an estimated 20 million of these patients, seizures are not controlled even by multiple anti-seizure drugs, and are extremely difficult to predict. Epilepsy:...

   Published May 1st 2011 by CRC Press
4. Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward

   Edited by Jay A. Gottfried

   Series: Frontiers in Neuroscience

   Synthesizing coverage of sensation and reward into a comprehensive systems overview, Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward presents a cutting-edge and multidisciplinary approach to the interplay of sensory and reward processing in the brain. While over the past 70 years these areas have drifted...

   Published March 27th 2011 by CRC Press
5. Exercise and Chronic Disease

   An Evidence-Based Approach

   Edited by John Saxton

   It is now widely accepted that there are important links between inactivity and lifestyle-related chronic diseases, and that exercise can bring tangible therapeutic benefits to people with long-term chronic conditions. Exercise and Chronic Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach offers the most...

   Published March 21st 2011 by Routledge
6. Atlas of the Neonatal Rat Brain

   By Renuka Ramachandra, Thyagarajan Subramanian

   Atlas of the Neonatal Rat Brain provides photographic, histological illustrations of the anatomical features of the neonatal rat brain at postnatal (P) days P-1, P-7, and P-14. The sections are Nissl stained with Cresyl violet, creating photomicrographs with high resolution and clarity. The...

   Published January 9th 2011 by CRC Press
7. Sudden Death in Epilepsy

   Forensic and Clinical Issues

   Edited by Claire M. Lathers, Paul L. Schraeder, Michael Bungo, Jan E. Leestma

   Though it is one of the most common causes of death in epilepsy patients, SUDEP is still infrequently and even reluctantly named on autopsy reports. This under-reporting equates to a lack of attention and earnest investigation into the cause, predisposition, and prevention of SUDEP. There is as yet...

   Published November 7th 2010 by CRC Press
8. Epilepsy

   Mechanisms, Models, and Translational Perspectives

   Edited by Jong Rho, Raman Sankar, Carl E. Stafstrom

   Epilepsy has afflicted humankind throughout recorded history; yet, it is only in the last half-century, that significant progress has been made in our basic understanding of the epileptic brain. Pivotal advances in drug development and surgical techniques, as well as the emergence of innovative...

   Published June 17th 2010 by CRC Press
9. Traumatic Brain Injury

   Rehabilitation, Treatment, and Case Management, Third Edition

   Edited by Mark J. Ashley

   Since the bestselling second edition was published almost a decade ago, the field of brain injury treatment has undergone tremendous change, largely impacting access to treatment. But, while the healthcare marketplace has evolved, the needs of brain injury victims remain the same. With updated and...

   Published May 11th 2010 by CRC Press
10. The Integrated Nervous System

    A Systematic Diagnostic Approach

    By Walter Hendelman, M.D., Peter Humphreys, Christopher R. Skinner

    The First Textbook to Take an Integrative Approach to Neurological Diagnosis This introductory, full-color text teaches students and practitioners how to combine neurological history and physical examination so they can localize pathologies within the nervous system and determine appropriate...

    Published September 23rd 2009 by CRC Press