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Books in Neurology

  • The Brain Histaminergic System in Health and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Zhong Chen + 2 more
    • English
    Histamines in Neurology and Psychiatry summarizes histamines and their impact on neuroinflammation and brain development in key neural circuits. This book presents the latest research on the physiological regulation of a neuroendocrine responses and releases, broadly discussing histamine receptor modulators and histamine effects in neurology and psychiatry, and also including clinical applications that will be of interest to practitioners.
  • Motor Control Methods and Clinical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • 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.
  • Progress in Motor Control

    Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Mark L. Latash + 4 more
    • English
    "Progress in Motor Control: Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications" offers an in-depth look at the evolving field of motor control, synthesizing the latest research. This volume explores the complex roles of the central nervous system in movement, featuring contributions from leading experts who use approaches ranging from basic physical principles to advanced control theory. It addresses applied aspects of motor control, focusing on recovery strategies for functional movements in patients with spinal cord injuries, subcortical disorders, and strokes. Organized into five sections, the book covers theoretical advances, neurophysiological mechanisms, motor learning, neural plasticity, and motor disorders, including topics like neural population dynamics and vestibulospinal reflexes. The final sections highlight strategies for improving recovery after neurological events. This resource bridges foundational research and clinical application, making it invaluable for researchers, clinicians, and students in motor control, neuroscience and rehabilitation.Divid... into five comprehensive parts, the book covers theoretical advances, neurophysiological mechanisms, motor learning, neural plasticity, and motor disorders, including essential topics like neural population dynamics and the dual role of vestibulospinal reflexes. Final sections highlight practical strategies for improving recovery outcomes following neurological events.
  • Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound

    Practical Guide and Protocols
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • 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.
  • The Autism Spectrum

    Identification, Understanding, and Treatment in Global Context
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Matthew K. Belmonte + 1 more
    • English
    This volume summarizes the basic and clinical sciences of autism with an understanding of how research and clinical treatment is affected by recent shifts of focus: from diagnostic categories to symptomatic dimensions, from provider-centered to patient-centered treatment approaches, from high-resource, individualistic country insights to those contributed from global cultures.This volume discusses the field’s current state, whence it has come, where it is going, and how to get there. The volume weds basic and clinical understandings, state-of-the-art multivariate analyses, historical and cross-cultural information and relevance, and a patient-centered focus.
  • Clinician’s Guide to Headache

    Head, Neck, and Face Pain Syndromes
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pravin Thomas
    • English
    Clinician’s Guide to Headache: Head, Neck and Face Pain Syndromes is a comprehensive reference that covers what headache specialists encounter in day-to-day headache practice settings. This practical volume is relevant as a primary reference for neurologists and other headache specialists looking for a resource on complex, acute headache management. Developments in the field are highlighted, including biologics and invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation. Chapters focus on anatomy and pathophysiology, neuroradiology, acute and chronic headaches, and clinically relevant sections on diagnosis and biases, consultation settings, placebos and nocebos, as well as the set-up of a comprehensive headache center.With a foundation based on recent developments in pathophysiology and anatomy, this volume provides an overview of headache disorders with a case-based approach.
  • Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and Physiotherapy

    Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Shahid Bashir
    • English
    Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) and Physiotherapy: Non-pharmacological Interventions for Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Disorders is the first book to provide an in-depth review of how rehabilitative therapy combined with Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) can treat patients diagnosed with certain neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. This book explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development. Each chapter covers mechanisms underlying the synergistic effects of NIBS and rehabilitative training on synaptic and network plasticity. Chapters considers the mechanisms of recovery with respect to neural plasticity and proposed targets for future trials, as well as protocol design. This book is a useful resource for developmental psychologists, physiotherapists, neurologists, and other researchers devoted to brain development and memory formation, as well as those working in the fields of molecular neurology and behavioral and biological sciences.
  • Pharmacological Foundations of Parkinson’s Disease

    From Mechanisms to Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Wael Mohamed
    • English
    Pharmacotherapy of Parkinson's Disease: from Basics to Practice provides a comprehensive guide on the pharmacological treatment of Parkinson's Disease, offering students and clinicians a combination of foundational knowledge and advanced clinical insights. The book bridges theoretical concepts with real-world clinical scenarios and equips readers with the tools necessary to effectively manage Parkinson's Disease in practice. Offering a detailed review of symptoms, treatment gaps, and emerging therapies, this book delves into the pathogenesis the disease, along with dopaminergic treatments and management of motor and non-motor symptoms.Providing updates on emerging therapies, including innovative treatment approaches, this book serves as a valuable reference for continuous learning and staying current with evolving practices and research in Parkinson's Disease management.
  • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14
    • August 1, 2026
    • 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.
  • Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders

    Unlocking the Brain's Defenses
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Akash Gautam + 1 more
    • English
    Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders: Unlocking the Brain's Defenses explores the complex intersection of both the immune and nervous systems and neurological disorders. This comprehensive guide details the vital role of immunology in understanding conditions from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Each chapter reviews strategies, including the use of antibodies, recombinant proteins, and cutting-edge vaccine approaches to modulate immune responses in the brain. Readers will be presented with the therapeutic potential of immune cells, gene therapy, and RNA interference in combating these debilitating disorders, while also examining the role of nanotechnology in enhancing treatment efficacy.Aimed at neurologists, immunologists, researchers, and students alike, this book serves as an essential resource for the latest advancements in neurological disease treatment.