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By : Matthew Martin Description : The spinal cord and the brain together form the central nervous system (CNS). A CNS tumor develops when healthy cells in the brain or spinal cord start growing uncontrollably forming a mass. CNS tumors ... |
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Paraplegia: Clinical Characteristics, Prevalence and Treatment Outcomes By : Paris Hilton Description : Paraplegia refers to an impairment in sensory or motor function of the lower extremities. It is commonly caused by congenital condition or spinal cord injury, which impacts the neural elements of the spinal ... |
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Parkinson’s Disease: From Clinical Aspects to Molecular Basis By : John Stewart Description : Parkinson's disease (PD) refers to a type of long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system which primarily impacts the motor system. It is clinically categorized through movement disorders, ... |
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Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis and Clinical Management By : Aubrey Walsh Description : Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity and resting tremor. This disease has motor and non-motor symptoms. Some of the common symptoms of this ... |
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Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder By : Harold Herrera Description : Autism refers to a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication along with confined and repetitive behaviors. It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic ... |
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Physiology and Pathology of Channels in the Nervous System By : Kelli Packer Description : Single membrane channels are created through combination of two distinct membrane protein families, pannexins and connexins. These channels function as aqueous pores absorbent to small molecules and ions, ... |
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Recent Advancements in Brain Injury Medicine By : Emily Miller Description : The disorders which affect the brain and which are caused by an injury are treated within the field of brain injury medicine. It encompasses medical, physical, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders. ... |
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Recent Progress in Epilepsy Research By : Noel Day Description : Epilepsy is a brain condition in which a person experiences repeated seizures. It is a common and non-communicable neurological disease that affects both males as well as females of all ages across the ... |
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Rehabilitation, Treatment and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury By : Joe Halley Description : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by an external force. It can be categorized on the basis of severity, mechanism or other characteristics. Causes of brain injury can be violence, ... |
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Sleep Disorders Medicine: Basic Science and Clinical Aspects By : Slaton Channing Description : Sleep disorders are a group of medical conditions that impair the ability to sleep well on a regular basis. Some common signs and symptoms of sleep disorders are irregular sleep and wake cycle, breathing ... |