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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 NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation

    Brain, Body and Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Nasrollah Moradikor + 1 more
    • English
    The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation: Brain, Body and Environment presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cravings. The book covers the data for how the brain, hormones, and different factors such as stress, the environment, and even food itself affects our desire to eat. Written for academics and researchers, this book helps facilitate a comprehensive understanding on how the brain influences appetite regulation, allowing readers to understand how neurobiological mechanisms can help treat patients involved with obesity, eating disorders, or other related conditions.Readers will find this to be a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.

  • Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease

    Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential resource that delves into the groundbreaking use of nanotechnology in the fight against one of the most challenging neurodegenerative disorders. This volume offers an in-depth exploration on how gold nanoparticles can be used to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of Alzheimer's disease. By examining the molecular mechanisms that enable nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier, the book highlights their role in inhibiting amyloid fibrils and their potential as precise diagnostic tools.Covering a wide range of topics, this comprehensive guide serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals at the forefront of Alzheimer's research and nanomedicine.

  • Sleep Neurology

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Marie Morse
    • English
    Sleep Neurology explores the intricate relationship between sleep and neurological health, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This comprehensive reference highlights the role of sleep in overall health and provides an examination of how sleep influences a wide range of neurological disorders. From neurodevelopmental issues to neurodegenerative diseases, this book offers a detailed review of how sleep science can be applied to improve patient outcomes in various neurological conditions. Structured around key neurological topics, the book offers insights into conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, emphasizing the importance of sleep management in their treatment. Each chapter not only discusses the scientific underpinnings of sleep but also provides tangible strategies for integrating sleep health into primary neurological care.

  • 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.

  • Primer on Cerebrovascular Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Dong-Eog Kim + 3 more
    • English
    Primer on Cerebrovascular Research provides both clinical and basic cerebrovascular knowledge that is required for physicians, vascular researchers, biomedical students, and trainees to understand or conduct evidence-based clinical practice and cutting-edge experimental research. This book outlines how to a design experimental cerebrovascular research in the context of clinical relevance, conduct the study using proper methods, analyze the data accurately, and make conclusions in an unbiased and statistically correct way. Chapters will include representative examples and experimental protocols.

  • International Review of Neurobiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 190
    • English
    International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 190 highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting an in-depth chapter on imaging the glymphatic system in Huntington’s disease. This contribution explores the benefits of multimodal imaging approaches and their clinical implications, offering insights into disease mechanisms and potential diagnostic strategies.This volume provides a focused and up-to-date perspective on neurobiological research, serving as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians interested in neurodegenerative disorders and advanced imaging techniques.

  • Cranial Nerve Compression Syndromes

    A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Florian Roser + 1 more
    • English
    Cranial Nerve Compression Syndromes: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Management is a comprehensive volume exploring the entire pathophysiology of cranial nerve pathologies, from diagnosis to treatment options. Following a multidisciplinary approach, this volume integrates perspectives from neurosurgery, neurology, radiology, and pain management from experts in the field. An ideal resource for clinicians and researchers, this volume discusses the latest research on multi-modality, collaborative and cutting edge treatment options, with advanced surgical techniques, including microvascular decompression and endoscopic procedures with clear guidance.

  • Neurogynecology and Associated Neurological Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Vishal Chavda + 2 more
    • English
    Neurogynecology and Associated Neurological Disorders addresses the emerging interdisciplinary field linking neurology and gynecology, focusing on how neurological disorders impact female reproductive health throughout the lifespan. This reference responds to the growing clinical need for integrated understanding and management of conditions such as menstrual migraines, pregnancy-related neuropathies, and menopausal neurological changes. This volume covers foundational neuroanatomy, hormonal influences on neurological function, and specific disorders including headaches, epilepsy, pelvic neuropathies, and mental health conditions related to reproductive stages. It includes clinical guidelines, case studies, diagnostic tools, and treatment protocols tailored to hormonal phases and life stages. The integration of neurobiological mechanisms with gynecological considerations offers readers a robust framework for interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Lysosomal Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Mattia Volta + 1 more
    • English
    Lysosomal Pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease delves into the genetic and genomic revelations that have transformed our understanding of Parkinson’s Disease at the molecular level. The book highlights the critical role of the autophagy-lysosome pathway in the disease's pathogenic processes, drawing a comprehensive timeline of disease onset and progression. It offers a detailed examination of how disruptions in this pathway contribute to the hallmarks of Parkinson’s Disease, providing invaluable insights for researchers and clinicians alike. Subsequent chapters extend these insights by comparing Parkinson’s Disease to other neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia. By exploring protein pathology and synaptic alterations, the book underscores the broader implications of autophagy-lysosome dysfunction. Additionally, it discusses how the molecular perspectives gleaned from Parkinson’s Disease can inform our understanding of these other conditions, presenting a unified approach to studying neurodegeneration.

  • Animal Cognition

    Fundamentals, Models, and Therapeutic Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • Shampa Ghosh + 3 more
    • English
    Animal Cognition: Fundamentals, Models, and Therapeutic Advances provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive processes in various animal species, spanning fundamental concepts, species-specific studies, and therapeutic applications. Sections cover the foundation of animal cognition, including definitions, key concepts, and an overview of cognitive abilities, such as memory, problem-solving, and learning, delve deeper into the cognitive processes in mammals, birds, and marine animals, and more, and review the latest technological advancements in studying cognition, such as neuroimaging, machine learning, and virtual reality. With a multidisciplinary approach, this volume highlights current research while identifying gaps for future exploration, and will be of interest to researchers involved in animal cognition and behavioral neuroscience.

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