neurology

"Recounts the case histories of patients lost in the . . . apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. Tells the stories of individuals afflicted with . . . perceptual and intellectual aberrations: patients who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able to recognize people and common objects; who are stricken with violent tics and grimaces or who shout involuntary obscenities; whose limbs have become alien; who have been dismissed as retarded yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents"--OCLC.

Contains approximately two hundred alphabetized full-length articles on neurological disorders and drugs and treatments for neurological disorders, and includes further reading lists. This volume covers M-Z and includes a glossary and index.

"With rapid technological innovation leading the charge, today's world is transforming itself at an extraordinary and unprecedented pace. As jobs become more multifaceted, as information streams multiply, and as myriad devices place increasing demands on our attention, we are confronted every day with a plethora of new challenges. Fortunately, as Leonard Mlodinow shows, the human brain is uniquely engineered to adapt.

Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous, especially if they are not recognized and treated promptly. Readers discover that repeated brain injuries may result in effects such as changed personality, depression, and memory loss. In contact sports such as football and hockey, the chance of sustaining a concussion or other form of brain trauma increases dramatically, so this information is especially valuable for young athletes. Through detailed photographs and informative infographics, readers are presented with additional information about the effects of brain trauma as well as precautions they can take to avoid it.

Pioneering brain detective V.S. Ramachandran investigates four mysterious psychological cases. See breakthrough research in phantom limb syndromes, the power of the mind in pain control, how seizures can result in intense spiritual experiences, and how research from brain injuries helps teach about the normal brain.

Describes traumatic brain injuries, what causes them, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Contains more than eight hundred alphabetized entries on the human brain, covering such areas as brain function; research, diagnosis, and treatment of brain diseases; and related organizations; and also includes a list of organizations, a glossary, and a bibliography.