Handbook of medical neuropsychology:applications of cognitive neuroscience
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Springer,
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Publisher Address: | New York |
Publication Dates: | c2010. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Online Access: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1364-7 |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xxi, 564 p.): ill. |
ISBN: |
9781441913647 (electronic bk.) 1441913645 (electronic bk.) |
Index Number: | R395 |
CLC: |
R395.1 B845.1 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. Foreword; References; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Part I Primary Nervous System Disease; 1 Epilepsy and Cognitive Plasticity; 2 Traumatic Brain Injury; 3 Neuropsychological Problems in Neuro-oncology; 4 Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Autonomic Dysfunction and Cognition; Part II Vascular System Disease; 5 Cardiovascular Disease and Neurocognitive Function; 6 Cerebrovascular Disease and Disorders; 7 Cognitive Declines During Migraine and Cluster Headaches Are Caused by Cerebral 5HT Neurotransmitter Dysfunction. The recent surge of interest in the neuroscience of autism, HIV/AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's, and other disorders has brought with it an increasing awareness of the effects of medical conditions on the brain and behavior - an awareness extending through the research and practice arenas, among those working with pediatric and adult clients alike. Comprehensive in scope and highly detailed in its coverage, the "Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology" is organized to give readers knowledge of the field, whether one needs to understand a clinical evaluation, design a research study, or gain a. |