Emerging Concepts in Neuro-Oncology Author : Mariana Garland Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology The study of the brain and spinal cord neoplasms (tumors) is known as neuro-oncology. These tumors are dangerous and may prove to be fatal. Astrocytoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, ependymoma, pontine Read More |
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Epilepsy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Author : Noel Day Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Epilepsy is a neurological disease in which brain activity becomes aberrant, resulting in occasional seizures or episodes of unusual behavior, sensations, and loss of awareness. It is a chronic non-communicable Read More |
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Etiology, Pathophysiology and Management of Multiple Sclerosis Author : Alfred Galswells Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Multiple sclerosis (MS) is referred as the most prevalent demyelinating disease, where the insulating covers of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain are destroyed. This injury impairs the capability Read More |
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Author : Winston Coleman Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Neurochemistry is the branch of neuroscience concerned with the study of neurochemicals, which are organic molecules that participate in neural activity. Oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, neurotransmitters Read More |
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Handbook of Neurofeedback: Dynamics and Clinical Applications Author : Felix Nielsen Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Neurofeedback refers to a type of biofeedback that uses brain waves to teach self-control of brain activities and then provides a feedback signal. Brainwave activity is recorded through electrodes, and Read More |
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Handbook of Neuronal Signaling Author : Christian Manning Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Neurons are largest cells, which have polarized and complex morphologies. They are divided into pre- and post-synaptic regions, synapse, dendrite, soma, and axon, all of which are necessary for their functions. Read More |
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Author : Mariana Garland Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Neuro-oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It is also known as CNS oncology. Cancers that affect the nervous system are quite Read More |
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Author : Latia Smothers Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Brain dynamics characterize expert cognitive-motor performance based on neural and psychomotor efficiency. It is relevant to consider the dynamics for all aspects of mental activity—perception, cognition, Read More |
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Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia Author : Aria Harris Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology Dyslexia is a learning disorder which is characterized by difficulty in reading due to problems with identifying speech sounds and learning to relate letters and words (decoding). Dyslexia is of two types, Read More |
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Injured Brain: Pathology and Physiology Author : Rachell Lincoln Subject : Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Neurology The study of disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with a disease or injury is called pathophysiology. It is a field of study that is formed as a result Read More |