Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Brain Energetics and Neuronal Activity Brain Energetics and Neuronal Activity Robert?G Shulman This book is unique in linking in vivo 13C NMR measurements of neuronal activity and energetics with applications to functional imaging and certain disease states It provides a fundamental neurochemi… OL15182954W
Pattern recognition neuroradiology Pattern recognition neuroradiology Neil M. Borden "Faced with a single neuroradiological image of an unknown patient, how confident would you be to make a differential diagnosis? Despite advanced imaging techniques, a confident diagnosis also requir… OL16317829W
Ghost Boy Ghost Boy Martin Pistorius In January 1988, aged twelve, Martin Pistorius fell inexplicably sick. He lost his voice, stopped eating and slept constantly. Within eighteen months he was mute and wheelchair-bound. Martin’s parent… OL16794575W
Understanding Parkinson's Disease Understanding Parkinson's Disease Naheed Ali Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological disease characterized primarily by cognitive deficiencies and problems with muscle movements and tremors; more than a half a million Americans have … OL16811277W
The Brain, the Nervous System, and Their Diseases The Brain, the Nervous System, and Their Diseases Jennifer L. Hellier, editor This comprehensive encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of the human brain and nervous system -- the body's "CPU and data network." It covers basic anatomy and function, diseases and disorders, … OL17098910W
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons Sam Kean The story of neuroscience OL17340176W
Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole Brian David Burrell,Allan H. Ropper Dr. Ropper tries to summarise his insights from his 40 years as a clinical neurologist. OL17601144W
Mentored by a madman Mentored by a madman Lees, Andrew "A fascinating account by one of the world's leading neurologists of the profound influence of William Burroughs on his medical career. Lees relates how Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and troubled … OL19720812W
Brain food Brain food Lisa Mosconi "How to eat for maximum brain power and health from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from a… OL19739219W
Brain maker Brain maker David Perlmutter Identifies the role of intestinal bacteria in brain health, outlining easy-to-follow dietary strategies for preserving later-in-life brain functions by improving gut ecology. Perlmutter explains the… OL19998461W
The grain brain whole life plan The grain brain whole life plan David Perlmutter,David Perlmutter,Kristin Loberg "With more than a million copies sold worldwide, Dr. Perlmutter's books have changed many lives. Now, he's created a practical, comprehensive program that lowers the risk for brain ailments while yie… OL20036135W
The everything guide to the MIND diet The everything guide to the MIND diet Christy Ellingsworth "Provides information on the MIND diet, how it can help reverse and prevent mental decline, and several chapters with recipes that follow the diet"-- OL20041630W
Principles and practice of behavioral neurology and neuropsychology Principles and practice of behavioral neurology and neuropsychology Matthew Rizzo,Paul Eslinger Written on a non-specialist level, this highly practical text will emphasize the basic principles and applications of behavioral neurology and neuropsychology. Emphasis is on the broad recognition of… OL20674541W
Tout savoir sur le cerveau et les dernières découvertes sur le Moi Tout savoir sur le cerveau et les dernières découvertes sur le Moi Jacques Neirynck "How does my brain work? Why am I conscious? Where is my memory? Is what I perceive around me reality or just an illusion? We all ask these questions, which we could sum up in a single question: who … OL819369W