Advanced Biomarkers for Neurological Diseases Author : Noah Benge Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology The diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system are called neurological disorders. These disorders include epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias. Cerebrovascular diseases such as Read More |
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Advanced Neuroimaging: From Theory to Clinical Practice Author : Miles Scott Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Neuroimaging uses quantitative (computational) techniques to study the form and function of the central nervous system in a non-invasive manner. It is used extensively in studies concerning brain disorders Read More |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Directions Author : Antonio Chavez Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes a progressive loss of motor neurons which controls voluntary muscles. It is a common motor neuron disease, which has symptoms Read More |
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Aphasia: A Cognitive Neuropsychological Approach Author : Adlan Brooks Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Damage to the language dominant side of the brain usually results in a condition called aphasia. In aphasia, the speech of a person is impaired. Although, any type of damage can cause aphasia, it is primarily Read More |
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Ataxia: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Johnny Lopez Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Ataxia is a neurological disorder that is usually caused by damage and the eventual dysfunction of those parts of the nervous system, which are responsible for coordinating movements. Cerebellar ataxia Read More |
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Basal Ganglia: At the Base of Brain and Mind Author : Alvina Evans Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology The collection of subcortical nuclei which handle motor control, motor learning, executive behaviors and functions, and emotions is known as the basal ganglia. It is situated at the base of the forebrain Read More |
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Bipolar Disorder: From Neuroscience to Treatment Author : Francisco Watkins Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Bipolar disorder refers to a type of mood disorder characterized by cycles of abnormally heightened happiness followed by episodes of depression that can continue from days to weeks. It can be classified Read More |
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Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease: Translational and Clinical Research Author : Nolan Morales Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Brain aging refers to the structural, chemical, and functional changes in the brain due to old age. It is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease Read More |
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Brain Asymmetry and Neural Systems: Clinical Neuroscience Author : Margaret Ramon Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Clinical neuroscience refers to a subfield of neuroscience which focuses on the scientific study of fundamental mechanisms that underly disorders and diseases of the central nervous system and brain. It Read More |
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Brain Tumors: Therapeutics and Management Author : Michael Jones Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology A brain tumor develops when the cells of brain start growing abnormally within the brain. These brain tumors may be malignant or benign. Primary brain tumors begin within the brain whereas secondary tumors Read More |