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Books in Neuroscience

Elsevier's Neuroscience collection empowers educators, researchers, and students with actionable knowledge to drive collaborative research and advancements in the field. Content covers the nervous system's intricate workings, covering branches like Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive neuroscience to investigate the neural basis of emotions, behavior, and cognitive functions. Spanning from Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience to Developmental Neuroscience, content provides insights into brain function in health and disease.

  • The Human Nervous System

    • 4th Edition
    • George Paxinos + 2 more
    • English
    The Human Nervous System, Fourth Edition is the standard reference for the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system of the human. Fully revised, with new chapters covering genes and anatomy, gene expression studies, and glia cells. The book continues to be an excellent companion to the Atlas of the Human Brain, and a common nomenclature throughout the book is enforced. Physiological data, functional concepts, correlates to the neuroanatomy of the major model systems (rat and mouse), and brain function round out the new edition.All chapters are fully revised with sharper photomicrograph images and new chapters on principle fiber pathways and the isthmus and midbrain region are featured.

  • Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Mariam Hull
    • English
    The Neuroscience of Tourette's Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders provides a foundation of the latest research into tic disorders and the brain, as well as including a comprehensive framework for the evaluation of tics. Authors across multiple specialties present the most thorough and latest knowledge of Tourette syndrome to include underlying pathophysiology, clinical presentation, how to differentiate it from other tic disorders, particularly functional tics. Clinical case studies will also feature throughout to outline challenging cases with expert commentary on evaluation and management strategies.

  • Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert Chen + 1 more
    • English
    Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications provides a detailed review on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation to study motor control. Split into two distinct parts, this new volume covers the latest research in motor control, including real examples of these methods in a clinical setting. The first part covers advanced methods such as transcranial magnetic, electrical and ultrasound stimulation, long latency, spinal reflexes, multichannel EMG, and EEG-EMG analyses that can be used to examine and modulate the motor system. The second part of the book addresses the clinical applications of these methods.

  • Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound

    Practical Guide and Protocols
    • 1st Edition
    • Camilo N. Rodríguez + 6 more
    • English
    Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Practical Guide and Protocols explores brain hemodynamics and parenchyma examination, providing an orderly and protocolized approach that facilitates individualized clinical decisions with ease. Covering ultrasound configuration, in-depth anatomical knowledge, and advanced parameters, this guide aims to integrate brain ultrasound seamlessly into the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) modality, addressing the critical need for comprehensive patient assessment. From basic principles to specialized clinical situations, each section of this guide is meticulously crafted to empower practitioners with practical insights. Chapters explore Doppler spectral wave interpretation, angle correction nuances, autoregulation dynamics, and non-invasive pressure estimations, among others, thus enabling precise monitoring and targeted decision-making. With a focus on integration across disciplines and specialties, this book bridges the gap between classical pathology and contemporary practice, positioning brain ultrasound as a pivotal tool in the armamentarium of modern critical care.

  • MRI of Brain Physiology

    Novel Methods and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Audrey P. Fan + 1 more
    • English
    MRI of Brain Physiology: Novel MRI Methods and Clinical Applications delves into the intricate world of brain physiology, focusing on the latest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods and their clinical applications. Designed for biomedical engineers, technologists, radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and clinical researchers, this resource bridges the gap between advanced imaging techniques and practical clinical use. It covers a wide spectrum of cerebral physiology, from microvascular and macrovascular dynamics to cerebrovascular reserve, neurovascular coupling, and cerebrospinal fluid pathways. Each of the core chapters has a tripartite structure: physiology (concepts of the physiological processes), imaging techniques, and clinical applications. Readers will find detailed discussions on emerging MRI methods, including dynamic contrast, arterial spin labeling, and quantitative BOLD models. The book also addresses the functional impact of physiological changes on tissue microstructure and integrity, offering insights into multiparametric relaxation mapping and quantitative susceptibility mapping. Uniquely, this book gives a comparative approach to different brain physiological MRI methods, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and reliability.

  • A Modern Atlas for Implantable Devices of the Spine, Brain, and Nerve

    For Pain, Movement Disorders, and Nerve Dysfunction
    • 1st Edition
    • Timothy R. Deer + 1 more
    • English
    A Modern Atlas for Implantable Devices of the Spine, Brain, and Nerve: For Pain, Movement Disorders, and Nerve Dysfunction is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and researchers working in neuromodulation. This groundbreaking text focuses on the latest advancements in implantable technologies, exploring innovative techniques, frequencies, and neural targets that have revolutionized patient care. Covering a diverse range of conditions related to pain, movement disorders, and nerve dysfunction, the atlas provides a detailed overview of spinal, brain, and peripheral nerve procedures. It combines anatomical insights with clinical best practices to help professionals achieve enhanced outcomes in complex medical scenarios.In addition to introducing cutting-edge devices, the book delves into procedures like spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion modulation, offering a roadmap for navigating intricate anatomical and procedural landscapes. The atlas includes valuable sections on sacral nerve modulation and peripheral nerve stimulation, ensuring comprehensive coverage of neuromodulation's expanding possibilities. By bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, this resource equips practitioners with the tools needed to address diverse patient challenges effectively.

  • The Rat Nervous System

    • 5th Edition
    • George Paxinos + 1 more
    • English
    The Rat Nervous System, Fifth Edition is an indispensable guide for researchers and students in neuroscience who are working on the rat and mouse as experimental models. The new edition provides thorough updates throughout, including the latest information in an active field of research on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system and their unique functions. Readers will learn how to formulate sound hypotheses as well as carry out accurate research models.

  • Public Engagement and Ethics Communication in Brain Research, Innovation, and Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 9
    • English
    Public Engagement and Ethical Communication in Brain Research, Innovation, and Health, Volume Nine in the Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics series, provides a comprehensive overview of various understandings of neuroscience and neuroethics communication across research, policy, and society. Specific chapters include Neurohype Across Borders: How Media Narratives Shape Public Perception of Neurotechnology in English- and Spanish-Speaking Countries, Physicians’ Resistance Towards Pandemic Public Health Policies in Romania: Navigating Misinformation, Ethical Challenges, and Responsibility in Science Communication, Connecting Society: Fostering Societal Readiness for Brain-Computer Interfaces, Draw closer to me: Participatory visual storytelling to include socio-cultural perspectives in neuroethics and policymaking, and much more.Additional chapters cover Against the Narrative of the Insufficiency of Human Rights on the Neurorights Discourse, Reflections on ethical issues in collaborative neuro-oncology research: researchers and patient partners perspectives, Responsible conceptualization in research and innovation, Anticipating Polarization: Public Discourse and the Unpreparedness of Neuroethics Communication, Global Discourse on Ethics of Neurotechnologies: An African Paradox, Communicating Ethically Sensitive Neuroscience in the Digital Age, Ethical Challenges to the Responsible Communication of Individual Results from Observational Neurodegeneration Research, and more.

  • Neurological Assessment Made Easy

    A Step-by-Step Guide for Physiotherapists
    • 1st Edition
    • Vishal Verma
    • English
    Neurological Assessment Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Physiotherapists delves into the intricacies of neurological assessment, covering a wide range of topics such as sensory and motor function, reflexes, coordination, balance, and cognition. This text provides physiotherapists and clinicians with a comprehensive framework to systematically assess and evaluate the neurological status of their patients. This book provides practical strategies and tips to navigate challenges effectively, ensuring accurate and meaningful assessment results and emphasizes the importance of effective neurological assessment in guiding the development of personalized treatment plans.

  • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.

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