Neurologi og klinisk neurofysiologi

Osteomyelitis and Discitis of the Spine: A Guide for the Management of Infectious Etiology of the Vertebral Column and Neurological Components examines these spinal conditions and provides readers with the most appropriate management plans, including surgical treatment together with its indications. This book guides spine neurosurgeons and others when choosing the optimal surgical approach for their patients, shedding light on current advances in surgical techniques used in the management of vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis, particularly minimally invasive spine approaches. With authors representing diverse specialties, chapters reflect current clinical and surgical practice and discuss pathophysiology and pain management and rehabilitation. The book begins with related anatomy and extends to post-management rehabilitation and pain control, including a chapter dedicated to pediatric patients and their differing causative organisms, etiology, diagnostic modalities, and pathophysiology. This reference will provide increased awareness of potential spinal infection, facilitating multidisciplinary management plans, improving patient safety and outcomes, and enabling early intervention alternatives that improve patient outcomes and long-term quality of life.

Handbook of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Mechanism, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances provides a comprehensive review on the current biomedical studies aimed at identifying the underlying causes of neurodegeneration. This book reviews the most recent developments in molecular and cellular processes altered during neurodegeneration. Divided into four parts, the first covers the mechanism of cell death in neurodegeneration. The second section reviews the recent progress in gene and gene products in neurodegeneration, including Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, Friedreich' s ataxia, and spinal muscular atrophy. The final sections cover the current and future diagnostic techniques of neurodegenerative disorders along with therapeutic approaches.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of ataxia, a common neurological disorder that affects all ages. It can manifest in children when they start to sit and walk and under a specific form of genetic disease and in the elderly through falls that worsen with age. In general, ataxia consists of the involuntary lack of coordination of muscle movements, which mainly presents as abnormalities in gait, changes in speech (e. g., scanning speech), and abnormal eye movements such as nystagmus. It results from dysfunction of the nervous system areas responsible for the coordination of movements and, most commonly, the cerebellum and its connections to the cerebrum and periphery. The book is organized into three sections and six chapters that address such topics as genetic conditions, childhood-onset ataxia, ataxia and multiple sclerosis, therapeutic interventions, and more.

DISCOVER AND HARNESS THE GROUNDBREAKING POWER OF THE POLYVAGAL THEORY AND FINALLY SAY GOODBYE TO TRAUMA, STRESS, ANXIETY, AND MORE!Trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and mental stress plague countless individuals, hindering their well-being and quality of life. The root causes of these challenges lie within the intricate workings of our vagus nerve.It's time to shed some light on how you can harness its power and say goodbye to mental stressors forever!Through a blend of scientific explanations and practical applications, The Polyvagal Theory equips readers with a deep understanding of the foundations that shape our interactions with others, the way we perceive and respond to emotions, and how we regulate what we feel.Within this book, embark on a transformative journey, discovering powerful strategies to tap into the vagus nerve's healing potential.Discover:-All the amazing things the Vagus nerve can do: Learn how to harness its capacity to reduce the impact of trauma, alleviate anxiety, and manage chronic illnesses.-Mastery of the Polyvagal Theory: Gain insights into the mind-body connection, explore the role of social engagement, and unlock the secrets of the polyvagal system to foster profound personal growth and emotional well-being.-How to apply the Theory into everyday life: Incorporate these practices into your daily routine and watch as your life begins to positively turn around.-And more!Whether you're grappling with trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or simply interested in the science behind human connection, this book offers profound insights and practical tools to harness remarkable healing power through The Polyvagal Theory.Don't let trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, or mental stress hold you back.Your path to healing and self-regulation begins now!LET YOUR JOURNEY TO HEALING AND SELF-REGULATION BEGIN BY GETTING YOUR COPY NOW!

¿Te gustaría descubrir técnicas respaldadas por la ciencia para potenciar tu mente y vivir una vida más plena? Entonces sigue leyendo..."El cerebro es el órgano más impresionante del cuerpo humano. Pesa solo 1.4 kilogramos, pero es capaz de generar pensamientos, emociones, recuerdos y conciencia." - David EaglemanDentro de cada una de nuestras mentes hay un hábil narrador de historias. Este contador de historias puede ser una gran ayuda para que nuestros sueños se hagan realidad, o puede ser una gran fuerza desmotivadora que nos mantiene atrapados en circunstancias no deseadas.Nos cuenta historias constantemente sobre todo, y puede programarse para influirnos y animarnos a alcanzar nuestros sueños. Tenemos pleno control sobre este contador de historias una vez que tomamos conciencia de él y empezamos a tomar decisiones para disponer sólo relatos positivos y reforzarlos de forma regular. Los que consiguen hacer realidad sus sueños son maestros en el control del narrador que llevan dentro. Lo utilizan en su beneficio para comprometerse con los tipos de condiciones externas que eligen deliberadamente para sí mismos.¿Te gustaría transformar a tu beneficio ese narrador interno? Los principios clave de la neurociencia pueden aplicarse para optimizar tu bienestar emocional, mental y físico. En este libro, descubrirás: Cómo tener control sobre nuestra mente para que esta nos ayude a alcanzar nuestros objetivos.Consejos sencillos para empezar a cambiar cualquier resultado no deseado.Ejercicios para cambiar tu mentalidad y dejar de centrarte en la rutina diaria.Aprende a desbloquear la central de energía subconsciente que conlleva todo un nuevo mundo de posibilidades nuevas para ti. Y mucho más...Sabías que el cerebro humano tiene la capacidad de generar más conexiones neuronales que las estrellas que existen en nuestra galaxia. ¡Es una maravilla de la naturaleza!Estudios han demostrado que únicamente el 5% de nuestros hábitos diarios son conscientes, mientras que el restante 95% se rige por patrones inconscientes. ¡No dejes pasar la oportunidad de transformar tu vida con el conocimiento de la neurociencia! Desplaza hacia arriba ahora mismo y añade al carrito de compra.

Providing good quality sleep to people with sleep-related breathing disorders is a major challenge for respiratory physiotherapists and other professionals working in the field. These patients chronically suffer from the negative effects of interrupted sleep, a consequence of increased respiratory effort, disturbing arousals and constant hypoxias. Using positive pressure equipment every night goes far beyond simply programming a device and choosing a mask.This book provides a deep analysis and interpretation of the respiratory flow curves during sleep in patients using pressure therapy. It also helps the reader to understand the influence of the physiological and pathophysiological processes on the respiratory pattern during sleep. Consisting of multiples figures, graphics and case examples, this practical work offers a comprehensive and didactic approach to using pressure therapy for sleep apnea treatment. The target audience is Sleep Medicine clinicians,as well as physicians from different specialties (Otolaryngologists, Pulmonologists, Neurologists), Physical Therapists, Dentists, Speech Pathologists, and all other professionals who work with sleep-disordered breathing field.

This richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive account of the imaging of scalp and calvarial lesions. It discusses essential facts such as the anatomy and pathology of the scalp and calvarium, imaging findings in CT and MRI, differential diagnosis, and selected references. The author presents the key information on the left and illustrations on the right side of the book. While the book shows the most common radiological examples, it also includes less typical cases.The uniform design and easy-to-use structure make the book a valuable reference guide for (neuro)radiology, neurosurgery, and dermatology specialists.

Jalen is a fun-loving, smart, super kid with autism but sometimes is misunderstood by his peers because he is non-verbal. It is his 1st day of school and he can't wait to carry his brand-new blue backpack! Every day he is faced with challenges and often gets overwhelmed when things are not the same. Mom is his superhero and always makes sure that her son is not defined by his disability by coming to his rescue with his blues (daily survival kit) to get him through the day. This story will take you on a journey of an autistic child adapting to change, the challenge of making new friends, and learning creative ways to help cope when faced with new experiences.

How to build a fairer, more neuro-inclusive society

This detailed collection explores a diverse range of topics related to neural repair and functional recovery following ischemic stroke. Techniques detailed in this book span from basic to emerging approaches used to evaluate hallmarks of neurorepair, including axonal remodeling and dendritic arborization, plasticity and functional connectivity, angiogenesis, neuroinflammation, and recovering cerebral blood flow. In addition, several chapters focus on rodent stroke models and post-stroke functional evaluation, clinically-relevant therapeutic paradigms and co-morbidities, pharmacotherapy and methods of delivery. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, as well as tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Neural Repair: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for the wide community of researchers interested in neurorepair following stroke and other forms of CNS injury.

Coach Chris Phelan's life changed forever when a devastating disease struck, leaving him unable to stand, walk, or sit still. He couldn't watch TV, use a cell phone, or work on a computer keyboard. His handwriting became unreadable. Slurred words made him sound like a drunk. Clumsiness and vertigo caused him to rely on a walker at first, and then a wheelchair. Seeking a diagnosis, Chris traveled the country and saw 31 doctors. The medical community could only guess, and the guesses ranged from Parkinson's, Epilepsy, or Cerebral Palsy. At least 20 drugs were prescribed, including over 250 Botox shots (18 around his eye sockets), and he was subjected to many tests and scans.Frustrated and angered, Janalou, his wife, typed his symptoms into the computer. Up popped the word DYSTONIA, blandly defined online as "a movement disorder." The internet description ended with a cheery note: "There is no cure."Armed with a name for the disease, Chris found a renowned neurosurgeon who had successfully treated dystonia patients using an experimental procedure: deep brain stimulation. The treatment required three surgical procedures, the first of which involved opening his skull and placing two sensors inside his brain.The day of the last procedure, Chris walked a mile without a walker. He rode a stationary bicycle two days later. Three days after that, he went to the gym, and within 11 days, he was running.

This book describes, extends, and illustrates the metrics of binary classification through worked examples.Worked examples based on pragmatic test accuracy study data are used in chapters to illustrate relevance to day-to-day clinical practice. Readers will gain an understanding of sensitivity and specificity and predictive values along with many other parameters.The contents are highly structured, and the use of worked examples facilitates understanding and interpretation.This book is a resource for clinicians in any discipline who are involved in the performance or assessment of test accuracy studies and professionals in the disciplines of machine learning or informatics wishing to gain insight into clinical applications of 2x2 tables.

Pictorial Atlas of Neuroradiological Signs examines various brain scans in order to create a useful guide for clinicians and students. Using images of diseases and other conditions, this atlas is designed to identify various signs as well as explain what the underlying reason for the presentation of such anomalies on brain scans and images. This book will be most useful to clinicians in neurology and students who are studying neuroradiology. Those with an interest in various branches of neuroscience or radiology might also find this book a useful tool.

Neurological and Neurosurgical Emergencies addresses emergencies in all fields of neuroscience, including disciplines like Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroanaesthesia, and Neuroradiology. This volume covers neurosurgical emergencies, like hydrocephalus, brain edema, intracranial bleed, intracranial hematoma, infection, and trauma, alongside neurovascular emergencies like acute ischemic stroke, non-traumatic, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, carotid cavernous fistula, and arteriovenous malformation. In addition, the book discusses common emergencies in neurology, including status epilepticus, refractory epilepsy, super-refractory epilepsy, and neuromuscular disorders. Beginning with neurological examination of patients through to anesthetic management of various emergencies, this book features clear images that accompany each emergency with learner-friendly features such as flow-charts, figures, text boxes, and algorithms. This book provides insights into all possible aspects of emergency management and the anesthetic management of such patients.

This fourth edition offers a practical guide to endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease and provides a comprehensive reference for the related neurovascular anatomy and the various disorders that affect the vascular system. Chapters cover fundamental principles underlying cerebral and spinal angiography; interventional techniques, devices, and practice guidelines; and commonly encountered cerebrovascular disorders for which interventional and endovascular methods are appropriateBuilding on the previous edition, the text is presented similarly in style and scope to emphasize accessibility and ease of reading. All chapters are fully updated to include more recent data, and obsolete products and techniques are replaced with the most current technology. Some key updates include:A greater emphasis on the use of radial artery access for the discussed endovascular techniques.The associations of COVID-19 with ischemic stroke and the implicationsof providing care for cerebrovascular patients during a pandemic.An extensive update to the acute ischemic stroke chapter with new references and format to more closely follow the format of other chapters in that section.Expansion of the pediatric sections of disease chapters, including discussions of genetic associations with disease. This is an ideal guide for clinicians and trainees in neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology, as well as practicing clinicians in related fields caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease.

Despite being described about 200 years ago, the pathophysiology of Parkinson¿s disease (PD) is not well understood due to its complex etiology and heterogeneity of symptoms and progression. Animal models provide a great opportunity to follow the progression of neurodegeneration and to screen potent therapeutic molecules, knowledge of which can be critical for different levels of clinical trials. Contemporary health technologies are coming in handy to accelerate the pace of developing novel and refined therapeutic strategies for PD. This book, Parkinson¿s Disease - Animal Models, Current Therapies and Clinical Trials, provides a comprehensive overview of PD, presenting information on animal models of PD and contemporary therapeutic strategies, health technologies, clinical trials, and their influence on the quality of life of patients with PD.

"Dr. Temple Grandin draws on her hard-won experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the real issues of autistic adolescents--the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day."--

Written by educators for educators, Introducing Autism: Theory and Evidence-Based Practices for Teaching Individuals With ASD offers a broad picture of Autism Spectrum Disorder for students, teachers, related service providers, and other school personnel who are engaged in the education of individuals with ASD.

Die Behandlung mit repetitiver transkranieller Magnetstimulation (rTMS) wird zunehmend zum Standard bei der Behandlung von Patienten mit Depressionen, unterstützt durch eine rasch wachsende Forschungsbasis. Dieser prägnante klinische Leitfaden dient als Nachschlagewerk und praktisches Werkzeug für Kliniker, die mit dieser Behandlungstechnik arbeiten oder sie kennenlernen möchten. Die einleitenden Kapitel enthalten grundlegende Informationen über die Geschichte und Entwicklung der rTMS-Behandlung und ihren Wirkmechanismus. Die Anwendung der Behandlung bei Depressionen wird dann im Detail behandelt, wobei die Evidenzbasis erläutert und eine Vielzahl klinischer Fragen erörtert wird. Die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung werden diskutiert, und die Einrichtung von rTMS-Behandlungsprogrammen wird erklärt. Es gibt einen aktualisierten Überblick über den Einsatz von rTMS-Anwendungen bei anderen psychiatrischen Erkrankungen wie Zwangsstörungen. Weitere Kapitel befassen sich mit dem Einsatzvon tiefer TMS, Theta-Burst-Stimulation, beschleunigten Formen der rTMS und was bei Patienten zu tun ist, die nicht auf die erste Therapie ansprechen. Darüber hinaus werden die verschiedenen Ansätze für eine zielgerichtete Behandlung im Detail dargestellt. Dieses Buch vermittelt dem rTMS-Praktiker und jedem Interessierten eine aktuelle und umfassende Übersicht und bietet umfangreiche praktische klinische Ratschläge.

Der amerikanische Fotograf, Schriftsteller und Dozent Russell Hart legt einen hochfokussierten fotografischen Essay über Erinnerungen vor und darüber, wie Demenz Identität und persönliche Geschichte zerstören kann. Gleichzeitig ist es eine intime Studie über einen alternden Elternteil anhand persönlicher Gegenstände und ihrer Umgebung.Die Fotografien entstanden im Haus von Harts Mutter, in dem sie über 40 Jahre gelebt hatte, bis sie aufgrund ihres kognitiven Verfalls nichtmehr dort bleiben konnte. Einige der Bilder zeigen die Innenräume des Hauses, als er es für den Verkauf ausräumte. Andere sind Nahaufnahmen von Hunderten von Kisten mit Gegenständen, die seine Mutter, eine krankhafte Sammlerin, aus praktischen und sentimentalen Gründen zusammengetragen hatte. Das Buch lässt Raum, eigene Erfahrungen mitder Pflege von Angehörigen wiederzuerkennen.