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Adams & Victor's Principles Of Neurology
by Maurice Victor, Allan H. Ropper, Raymond D. Adams

In contrast to the standard textbooks of neurology, in which the many diseases of the nervous system are described in succession, the present text introduces the subject with a discussion of the phenomenology, or cardinal manifestations, of neurologic disease. This is followed by an account of the various syndromes of which these symptoms are a part, and this, in turn, by a consideration of the diseases that express themselves by each syndrome.

There has been an explosion of interest in child neuropsychology in recent years. Advances in Child Neuropsychology, a multi-volume book series, is intended to help critically evaluate important developments in this rapidly growing field. Each volume is to consist of carefully selected chapters spanning a broad range of topics pertinent to advanced students and professionals in neuropsychology and related disciplines.

Exhaustively researched and annotated, the American Psychiatric Press Textbook of Geriatric Neuropsychiatry, Second Edition provides a definitive core reference for psychiatry and neurology residents, particularly those pursuing a specialty in geriatrics, and for graduate students in psychology, neuropsychology, and related fields.

A practical reference for clinicians and a learning tool for residents, fellows, and recent graduates of specialty training programs, expanded to 37 chapters from the 33 of the second edition five years ago. New chapters cover intracellular and intercellular principles of the pharmacotherapy of patients with neuropsychiatric disorders; clinical and functional neuro- imaging; and neuropsychiatric aspects of primary headache disorder, disorders of attention, impulsivity and aggression, rheumatic diseases, and ethanol and other chemical dependencies.

Offers a comprehensive account of the manifestations of brain lesions, including stroke, trauma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and neurosurgery. Discusses the relationship between focal brain disorders and emotional and behavioral symptoms.

Offers a straightforward approach to diagnosis, recognition, and management and includes clinical aspects derived from recent findings and research, Features expanded material on emerging knowledge of cerebral function.

In order to help improve the quality as well as the quantity of life for older adults, neuropsychologists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, and other neuroscientists review the current understanding of the neurobiological foundations of human behavior, specifically focusing on older adults. Within sections on the fundamentals, cognition and behavior in elderly people, neurobehavioral assessment, and advances in treatment, they offer details on such topics as epidemiology, general cognitive changes, minimal cognitive impairment, and treating depression.
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Concise text of 100 guiding principles for the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neurological disorders with behavioral manifestations. For clinicians and residents. Maxims have illustrations, explanations and references when needed.

The first of its kind, Brain Mapping provides a comprehensive discussion of all methods used to map the brain. The book analyzes the assumptions, limitations, and specific techniques, and integrates the information collected by using them all. It spans the methodological gamut from the molecular level to the whole brain and covers anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as their integration.

This book provides a detailed survey of the emotional, behavioural and cognitive disorders prevalent among patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Attention has tended to focus on the physical aspects of MS, the commonest source of neurological disability in young and middle-aged adults, but recognition and treatment of the behavioural changes associated with the disease can be equally important in improving quality of life for the patient.

A text describing all the major neurobehavioral disorders of adults, including aphasia, alexia, agraphia, agnosia, apraxia, amnesic disorders, dementia, and others. In addition to providing a detailed clinical description, the contributing authors discuss methods of diagnosis and treatment, and consider the pathophysiology and neurological mechanisms underlying these disorders.

Biological rather than cognitive in emphasis, this text offers an overview of the major and many interesting minor disorders and behavioral syndromes caused by localized brain damage or abnormal brain functioning. Makes ample use of case histories.

This book assumes you already know the theory and all the concepts it deals with, and so doesn't get bogged down re-explaining biologic bases for behavior and their clinical correlates. What it does do is give all the details and practical guidelines, in a concise form ideal for those who know the concepts but need a resource for the numerous hard to memorize details.

Beginning with a review of the fundamentals of practice, the volume then covers rehabilitation methods with applications to specific cognitive processes, as well as associated emotional and behavioral difficulties. Approaches covered include behavioral interventions; process-oriented therapies; environmental manipulations; and psychotherapy.

This is an excellent source for beginning and advanced clinicians. The descriptions of the tests and test administration are concise and easy to understand. In addition, the norms for each test are included. The tests are grouped by the what specific areas they measure (i.e., Intelligence, Achievement, Memory, and Sensory and Motor areas). Since this text covers a wide array of tests, it is well worth the investment.

Comprehensive clinical text on the medical treatment of the psychiatric aspects of neurologic diseases for psychiatrists. Emphasizes the role of brain dysfunction in the approach to diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

This book brings humanity to the structure and function of man's brain and the impact of this mysterious and fascinating organ on the individual and society. Many will concentrate on the author's attack on the mind/body dualism. Yes, he does a splendid job of this. But what was fascinating to this reader were the case histories he uses to gain the reader's attention and interest. I have read about Phinneas Cage in almost every psychology text I've read, but never had an indepth look at this man(Cage) and the impact of his impairment on our understanding of how the brain works.

Distinguishing Psychological from Organic Disorders: Screening for Psychological Masquerade" is an excellent orientation and foundation for the beginner, and the proficient in the field of psychology and counseling. It is a direct and straight forward review of medical disorders that pass for psychiatric illnesses.

Covering anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, neuropharmacology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and behavioral science, this four-volume encyclopedia contains over 200 peer reviewed signed articles from experts around the world. The Encyclopedia articles range in size from 5-30 printed pages each, and contain a definition paragraph, glossary, outline, and suggested readings, in addition to the body of the article. Lavishly illustrated, the Encyclopedia includes over 1000 figures, many in full color.

Provides students and mental health professionals with the background and detailed instructions needed to make use of NEPSY, the psychological assessment instrument which is most widely-used by school psychologists, neuropsychologists, and research psychologists to assess and assist children ages 3-12 with developmental disabilities.

This book is currently in use in many undergraduate institutions, and is amenable to use by first-time students to neurobiology who have a basic grounding in molecular biology. It is clear, concise, and rich with useful diagrams. Its structural layout is also effective for a progressive self-study approach since the chapters for the most part build and draw upon each other in a successive sense. I would recommend it as a "Must-read" for all introductory neurobiology students.

This book explores not just the frontal lobes but the brain from every angle.....from how we engage in complex mental operations to our social behavior. It's full of the latest discoveries in neuroscience and provides clinical vignettes to illustrate the author's vast experience with patients worldwide. The chapter on Social Maturity, Morality, Law, and the Frontal Lobes is exceptionally well-done and provides a keen insight into the behavior that has captured national headlines in recent times.

Provides both clinicians involved in forensic examinations and legal professionals involved in litigation or legal proceedings of personal injury with an overview of legal issues and assessment processes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Early chapters cover definitions and medical diagnostic terminology. Subsequent chapters cover neurologic, neuropsychological, and psychological forensic assessment processes in brain injury cases. A final section focuses on the forensic examiner as expert witness.

An introduction to clinical neuropsychology through case studies of adults that have suffered brain damage, this engaging collection conveys a sense of the courage, humor, and determination to triumph over disability that many "ordinary people" demonstrate when coping with the extraordinary stress of a brain disorder.

<. This is a practical how to book intended primarily for trainees and practicing clinicians unfamiliar with the relatively new field of neuropsychiatry. It is written as the author might teach the material during clinical rounds and in small group seminars. In a clear and engaging style, he explains what to do and how to do it, giving the rationale for each step, and synthesizing neuropsychiatric principles with practical guidelines for diagnosis and management of adult patients.

Translated and updated version of Manuale di Neuropsicologia, 2nd ed. Reflects the current status and blends clinical and theoretical aspects of neuropsychology. For researchers, students, and practitioners.

The sixth volume of the Handbook is devoted to topics related to aging and dementia. The volume is introduced by two chapters dealing with age-related cognitive and neurobiological alterations in animals, including a detailed review of data obtained with transgenic and knockout technology. The next chapter reviews the cognitive changes associated with normal aging. The gamut of symptoms that occur in Alzheimer's disease (AD) are then described and analyzed, they include effects on attention, language, memory, non-verbal functions with emphasis on spatial abilities, olfaction and the motor system.

. . . includes chapters on epidemiology, the problem of possible subgroups in Alzheimer's disease, pathological and chemical correlates of dementia, disorders of attention and motor functions, as well as additional chapters on memory.

This is a terrific addition to the library of practicing neuropsycologists. The authors have really done their homework and it is clearly evident that they are excellent scholars. Each of the NP tests reviewed in this book (popularly used tests and some lesser known ones), which is by no means an exhaustive review of all NP tests, is a tour de force of a literature review, a critical analysis, and recommendations.

Twenty-five contributors to 19 chapters on the present state of knowledge about human brain functioning cover: principles and methods, functional anatomy, and future perspectives in brain mapping and imagining.

Here we have one of the most well-written, complete and accessible books in the field of neuropsychology. I do recommend it to everybody who studies and works on neurosciences.

Clinical neuropsychology is in the position of being a very modern neuroscience whose nosology stretches well back into the 19th century. Contributions to the current lexicon not only include 150 years of coining terms and identifying syndromes, but also the modern world of functional neuroimaging, weekly changes in psychopharmacology, wet lab neuroscience finding application in the clinic, and the development of new tests and new constructs. With such diversity of science and scientific terms, it is with relief that this book has finally gotten to press. It should be as useful to students and academics as well as clinicians.

<This book should be a must read for all med students as well as clinicians. It provides an unusually precise and clear link between what often appears as "common" symptoms and previously un-discussed causes such as food related chemicals, pesticides, chemical exposures, organic solvents and metals.

This is the most comprehensive book on EEG biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Neurotherapy (all terms for the same basic approach.) It includes chapters by many of the leaders and pioners in the field and is an excellent resource for professionals / practitioners who wish to educate themselves

What topic is more captivating than how the brain processes language? This engaging and highly approachable text (which is a tip of the hat to Edgar Zurif, one of the field's most productive and insightful ground-breakers) is an outstanding resource for the academic, the student, or the learned reader interested in the interface between language and the brain.

Based on neuroanatomical studies in humans, this book describes the main behavioral syndromes resulting from focal brain damage, providing a comprehensive view of what is known about brain/behavior relationships.

Progress in neuroimaging and neuropsychology necessitates a frequent update of continuously forthcoming data. This volume presents a comprehensive, current review of theory and methodology in the field. The first eight chapters address methodologies, including EEG, PET, and MRI. The remaining chapters discuss localization information with respect to specific symptoms and syndromes, including aphasia, alexia, agraphia, apraxia, agnosia, dementia, and other cognitive deficits.

Topics reviewed include new approaches to studying Alzheimer's disease; neuropsychological aspects of cardiovascular, renal, thyroid, and systemic autoimmune disease (lupus and Sjogren's, but not chronic fatigue syndrome); gonadal steroids and cognition; sequelae associated with exposure to chemicals (with summary charts of clinical and field studies); sleep disorders; and neurobehavioral complications of HIV infection. Includes MRI and CT scan images.

Although scientists have known about synesthesia for two hundred years, until now the condition has remained a mystery. Extensive experiments with more than forty synesthetes led Richard Cytowic to an explanation of synesthesia--and to a new conception of the organization of the mind, one that emphasized the primacy of emotion over reason.

The long journey from the physical molecules to the non-physical mind starts with a first step. Squire and Kandel have taken that first step in a masterful attempt to bridge the certainty of their laboratory measurements of brain function with the elusive, receding, transfinite virtuality of the human mind at the other end of the bridge. Notwithstanding their announced warning that "We are not who we are simply because we think. We are who we are because we can remember what we have thought about", the authors stick to the experimental facts.

Provides a comprehensive source of neurological therapy, applicable not only to the average patient but also to exceptional cases and covering alternative therapies and complications as well. Specific data on the expected success of therapy, prognostic factors, and limitations are included.

A multidisciplinary synthesis of facts, theories, and research findings regarding the functional neuroanatomy of the brain, for clinicians and neuroscientists.

Synthesizing research from neuroscience, physics, biology, systems science, information science, psychology, and the cognitive sciences, The Neurophysics of Human Behavior advances a unified theory of brain, mind, behavior and information. This groundbreaking work helps you more deeply understand, more accurately predict, and more effectively change human behavior - a significant contribution to the fields of psychology, education, medicine, communications, and human relations.

Neuropsychological assessment provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in assessment. Lezak has provided innumerable references as well as current information about instruments and their neuropsychological applications.

Provides a complete overview and explanation of the fundamental principles of neuropsychological assessment, how it has evolved over the past 50 years, and its role in psychology today. Also provides a systematic approach to tailoring client information around client management and rehabilitation planning.

Excellent resource for any clinician involved in assessment of cognitive abilities of elderly patients. Very nicely complements neuropsychological research findings by focusing on application of scientific knowledge to the individual case. Nicely balanced presentation with very useful practical tips and guidelines for gero-neuropsychological assessment.

Provides an overview of the neuropsychological consequences of cardiovascular disease, tracking its natural history, epidemiology, and treatments. Chapters roughly follow in sequence with the natural progression of cardiovascular disease, from the early manifestations of the disease through the neuropsychological consequences of its later manifestations and the relation of cerebrovascular disease to neuropsychological performance.

The requisite information is conveyed in a manner that is simultaneously concise and descriptive. Her examples, figures and captions are engaging and memorable. This is one of the least verbose and self-indulgent textbooks I have ever read.

I absolutely loved this book. Nowhere else had I read such an interesting and complete review of where the field of consciousness studies presently stands. The first part of the book, mostly by philosophers, shows that fruitfull interactions are possible betwween science and philosophy. The part on visual consciousness is impressive, shedding much light on new theories and possibilities.

The first edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences helped to define the field. The second edition reflects the many advances that have taken place-particularly in imaging and recording techniques. From the molecular level up to that of human consciousness, the contributions cover one of the most fascinating areas of science--the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the brain/nervous system and the psychological reality of mind.

This is an excellent 'little' book, very concisely and densely written. It makes an excellent study guide for neurology residents, neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists - those preparing for boards, teachers in the fiels, and as a quick reference for experienced professionals. Highly recommended!

There can be no doubt that Lishman has succeeded in providing a comprehensive review of diseases important to psychiatrists. His book provides the right amount of information and relevant references for clinical psychiatrists who practice medical psychiatry, hospital psychiatry, and neuropsychiatry. It is also a book that I recommend to colleagues, and medical students.

This is one of the most complete resources I've ever seen in an area that has rapidly grown in many directions. Tulving and Craik have done a marvelous job of pulling together this diverse field in a clear, concise, yet thorough manner! I would highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in the field of memory research.

I thought the book was excellent. Mesulam's first chapter on neuroanatomy, presented from the viewpoint of a behavioral neurologist, was particularly illuminating. Anybody with an interest in behavioral neurology shoudn't hesitate to carefully read this great book!

Provides highly comprehensive and integrated review of right hemisphere communication disorders. Clearly explains tasks for diagnosis and treatment that are generously complemented by tables, appendixes, and figures. Includes excellent chapter summaries that offer readers a quick reference to the material being covered.

LeDoux reviews experiments and research, arguing that the brain's synaptic connections provide the biological base for memory, which makes possible the sense of continuity and permanence fundamental to a "normal" conception of self. Writing for a general audience, he succeeds in making his subject accessible to the dedicated nonspecialist. He offers absorbing descriptions of some of the most fascinating case studies in his field, provides insight into the shortcomings of psychopharmacology and suggests new directions for research on the biology of mental illness.

Includes an overview, indications, exam/evaluation/assessment, definition, clinical features, causes, theories, and contemporary issues for each symptom and disorder.

Addresses the clinical overlap between the specialties of psychiatry and neurology, offering a comprehensive guide to neuropsychiatric practice for students and practitioners. Sections cover the methodology and technique of diagnostic assessment; the signs, symptoms, and syndromes; and an encyclopedic coverage of specific disorders.

This massive book demonstrates beyond question that we are ready to address the relation between neuropsychiatric illness and the neurobiology of behavioral development. It encompasses, in great detail, what we currently know about child neurology, child psychiatry, psychology, pediatrics, and neurogenetics.

Guide for practitioners who wish to understand the basics of neurological disorders, testing, assessment, and care. Offers a roadmap for navigating the complexities often accompanying work with clients experiencing cognitive impairment.

Without claiming to understand the full range of processes by which language is carried out by the normal or damaged brain, points out the growing number of regular correlations between lesions in the brain and the aphasic impairment of both oral and written language. Emphasizes that the anatomy associated with aphasia are sensory input channels and motor output channels and the connections between them.

Now, in clear and easily accessible language, Dr. Bellis explains the nature of auditory processing disorder (APD)and provides insightful case studies that illustrate the effect on the lives of sufferers. Dr. Bellis discusses the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options and provides a host of proven strategies for coping with APD.

Covers psychosocial issues dealing with special problems of women with epilepsy. Topics include: counseling women toward independence, pregnancy and teratogenesis, depression and epilepsy, famous and not so famous women and epilepsy. A full examination of clinical management is also discussed.

This book is a classic. It is a must read for all neuropsychologists and neuroscientists.