A groundbreaking new look at the neuroscience of change - and how elastic thinking can help us thrive in a world changing faster than ever before. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, Leonard Mlodinow takes us on a fascinating and illuminating journey through the mechanics of our own minds as we navigate the rapidly shifting landscapes around us. With his keen acumen and rapid-fire wit, Mlodinow gives us the essential...

Das Buch gibt allen von MS Betroffenen eine kompetente Hilfestellung, ihre Krankheit besser zu verstehen, und klärt sie über aktuelle Diagnosemethoden und Behandlungsansätze auf. Mit unabhängigen Informationen liefert der Ratgeber den Schlüssel zu einem selbstbestimmten Leben mit der Erkrankung. Komplexe medizinische Sachverhalte wie das fehlgeleitete Immunsystem oder der MRT-Befund werden in verständlichen Worten und begleitenden Zeichnungen...

'Neurology Multiple Choice Questions with Explanations (Volume III)' is meant for medical students, residents and other healthcare professionals. This volume contains 133 questions covering dementia, Parkinson's disease, brain tumors, CNS infections, lobar infections and related disorders. Each question is followed by a brief discussion, answer and references. Uniqueness of this format ensures that the reader is able to view a logical flow i.e. question...

The book has been designed to provide readers with an understanding of cerebral palsy (CP) as a developmental as well as a neurological condition. It details the nature of CP, its causes and its clinical manifestations. Using clear, accessible language (supported by an extensive glossary) the authors have blended current science with metaphor both to explain the biomedical underpinnings of CP and to share their awareness that there is much that can...

Provides simple diagnostic methods and criteria to differentiate various types of headache. Headache treatment recommendations, both acute and prophylactic, are provided. Algorithms, patient-education materials, and tables and figures are included to assi

'Neurology Multiple Choice Questions with Explanations (Volume II)' is meant for medical students, residents and other healthcare professionals. This volume contains 136 questions covering epilepsy, stroke, EEG, acute confusional states, headache and related disorders. Each question is followed by a brief discussion, answer and references. Uniqueness of this format ensures that the reader is able to view a logical flow i.e. question followed by explanation,...

They Human nervous system is the soft tissue conduit within our body in which signals from the brain travel to various parts of the body to perform specific functions. Some of these functions may be automatic, such as breathing and others may be by the express intent of the individual, such as typing on the computer. A chart showing the body's nervous system would help explain how signals are sent from the brain to various parts of the body.

Fran Feavel Merkel, born January 4, 1951, in Appleton, WI, was a politician who served as Board Supervisor for Southeast Wisconsin in the late 1900s to early 2000s. She was credited for being a champion of underprivileged school kids.If you feel an excruciating headache, dizziness, or blurred vision, to name a few, you could be having a brain aneurysm.Understanding my struggles could make the difference between a quick recovery or death.You'll discover...

Normal is the true story of the author's survival and recovery from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. It poignantly and humorously addresses dealing with altered self-image, finding ways around barriers, and appreciating the play of serendipity and synchronicity in our lives. The book is a moving and sometimes hilarious account of her determination to reconnect with reality and construct an active, rewarding life in the aftermath of a traumatic event....