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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.

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  • Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques

    Modern Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Timothy R. Deer + 1 more
    • English
    Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: Modern Approaches is an indispensable resource tailored for practitioners facing the daily challenges demanding precision, innovation, and comprehensive knowledge. This edited reference not only provides a detailed exploration of anatomy critical to procedural success but also equips practitioners with the latest techniques and tools in minimally- invasive surgery (MIS). From patient selection criteria to surgical techniques and device applications, this atlas ensures that every facet of device implantation is approached with the highest standards of care and innovation.Richly illustrated with a pictorial atlas of best practices, it serves as an essential guide for training, ensuring optimal outcomes in clinical practice.

  • The Handbook of Autobiographical Memory

    From Basic to Applied Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohamad El Haj + 2 more
    • English
    The Handbook of Autobiographical Memory: From Basic to Applied Perspectives offers a comprehensive view on autobiographical memory from a multidisciplinary approach. The book explores contemporary advances in understanding both cognitive and neural processes, including historical contexts on autobiographical memory theory and assessment. The book further synthesizes insights from cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of autobiographical functioning while also covering departures from norms in terms of autobiographical memory dysfunction. A section on applications equips readers with essential information regarding the assessment and detection of autobiographical memory dysfunction in neurological and psychiatric populations. How such processes evolve over the lifespan, and how deviations from healthy memory function can be supported through novel rehabilitation practices are also covered.

  • Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation

    • 1st Edition
    • George M. Ibrahim + 1 more
    • English
    Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation explores the significance and diverse treatment options using DBS for childhood disorders. The text is structured into four key sections, the first of which provides an extensive overview of a pediatric DBS program, including essential aspects like imaging techniques, potential complications, and ethical considerations. This initial section lays the foundation for understanding the transformative impact of DBS on young patients' lives. The subsequent sections delve into specific applications of DBS. The second section focuses on treating various movement disorders such as dystonia and non-dystonic movement disorders. The third section highlights neuromodulation techniques for managing childhood epilepsy.Finally, the book addresses the use of DBS in treating other pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders. Edited by leading pediatric neurosurgeons, this resource stands as the definitive guide to pediatric brain stimulation, offering invaluable insights for clinicians and researchers alike.

  • The Itch Spectrum

    • 1st Edition
    • Xinzhong Dong + 2 more
    • English
    The Itch Spectrum: The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders covers the latest research on the itch signalling pathway from the skin to the brain. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book will cover the mechanisms underlying the sensation of itch from the fields of neuroscience, immunology, genetics, and dermatology as they have intersected in the study of one somatosensory system. The purpose of this comprehensive reference is to summarize the revelatory discoveries in the field of itch and provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about this remarkable sensation and how various pathologies contribute to chronic pruritis.

  • Approaches for Brain Targeting Using Nanoparticulate Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Bhagyashree V. Salvi + 2 more
    • English
    Approaches for Brain Targeting Using Nanoparticulate Systems aims to explore variety of nanoparticulate systems in the enhancement of therapeutic delivery, promotion for effective brain targeting, and reduction in the off-targets. Presenting the latest research, this book offers comprehensive insight into various nanosystems designed to overcome the blood brain barrier. This book presents the latest research on targeting approaches, physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles, and the role of nanoparticles in enhancing the permeation of therapeutic systems across the blood brain barrier. Readers will also be able to develop a deeper understanding of how nanotherapeutics can revolutionize brain targeting through clinical applications.

  • Neurobiology and Artificial Intelligence

    Medical, Social and Ethical Implications
    • 1st Edition
    • Luca Saba
    • English
    Neurobiology and Artificial Intelligence: Medical, Social, and Ethical Implications explores the dynamic intersection of neurobiology and artificial intelligence, investigating the scientific, philosophical, and ethical implications of these rapidly evolving fields. By blending cutting-edge research with thought-provoking discussions, the book aims to make complex topics accessible to an interdisciplinary audience, from researchers and upper graduate students eager to understand how AI and neuroscience shape our understanding of intelligence, creativity, learning, and the human condition.

  • Stress: Psychopathology and Psychiatry

    • 1st Edition
    • George Fink
    • English

  • The Brainstem

    • 1st Edition
    • English
    This volume on Brainstem consolidates research for a complete understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Brainstem and how it affects assorted other systems in the body. The brainstem impacts breathing, the gastrointestinal system, the cardiac system, mood, pain, wakefulness, consciousness, and sleep. Pathologies can impact vision, motor control, hearing, balance, blood supply and is particularly involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. The volume discusses how the brainstem operates in full health, pathologies associated with the brainstem and their impact, methods for monitoring brainstem function, and diagnosis and treatment of brainstem disorders. Monitoring and intervention is reliant on technologies to assess function. This volume will include CT, MRI, USG, angiography, BERA, and functional imaging.

  • Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Tawanda Machingura + 1 more
    • English
    Sensory Approaches to Mental Health Practice explores the latest research on various targeted sensory programs, including case studies for clinical applications. Offering different sections on theory and structured frameworks, it covers various topics such as the polyvagal theory, occupational behavior theory, and trauma informed care, both in research and in clinical applications. This book provides readers with the knowledge, skills, and tools based on sensory approaches that will be effective to use with their clients in various situations and settings.

  • Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincenzo Dentamaro + 2 more
    • English
    Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment explores cutting-edge, non-invasive techniques for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. The book focuses on behavioral biometrics, which analyzes patterns in a person’s actions rather than directly measurable traits. By utilizing artificial intelligence methods—like machine learning and deep neural networks—it enables the observation of subtle changes in gait, handwriting, and speech. These advanced approaches offer promise for earlier and more accurate diagnosis, potentially improving outcomes for millions affected by conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases through timely intervention and personalized care.In addition to its core coverage, the book delves into the practical applications of wearable sensors and the use of everyday devices like smartphones and tablets in assessments. It provides comprehensive chapters on how these technologies can aid clinicians and researchers in monitoring disease progression outside traditional clinical settings.

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