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Author : Peter rhem,Clas Blomberg
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810240080
Offers a collection of diverse essays by such authors as Diana Smetters, Hermann Haken, and Scott Kelso.
Author : Peter Århem,Clas Blomberg,Hans Liljenström
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814494489
The main aim of this book is to raise and clear up the intriguing problems of noise and chaos in the nervous system. What functional role do fluctuations in neural systems play? Are there chaotic processes in the brain? What is the neural code, and how robust is it towards noise? Are there mechanisms that can control noise and chaos? The book provides an introduction to this new and hot field of research, and at the same time brings the reader to the forefront of scientific inquiry. It is intended primarily for biologists involved in theoretical treatment and for physicists with an interest in biology, but the overview character of the articles makes it also well suited for a broader readership. Contents:Disorder versus Order in Brain Function — An Introduction (P Århem et al.)A Primer on Noise and Chaos (C Blomberg)Molecular Background to Neural Fluctuations: An Introduction to Ion Channel Kinetics (P Århem)What Causes Ion Channel Proteins to Open and Close? (L Liebovitch & A Todorov)Noise in Neural Computation (D Smetters)Do Neurons Recognize Patterns or Rates? One Example (F Moss & H Braun)A Physicist's View of Brain Functioning: Coherence, Chaos, Pattern Formation, Noise (H Haken)Fluctuations in the Coordination Dynamics of Brain and Behavior (S Kelso)Brains Create Macroscopic Order from Microscopic Disorder by Neurodynamics in Perception (W Freeman)Some Randomness Benefits a Model of Hippocampal Function (W Levy & X-B Wu)Consciousness, Schemata and Language (R Cotterill) Readership: Graduate students, academics and research scientists in chaos/dynamical systems and neuroscience. Keywords:Determinism;Indeterminism;Stochastic Process;Fluctuations;Noise;Chaos;Neural Code;Neural Network;Neurodynamics;Ion Channel Kinetics
Author : National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309045292
The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."
Author : Skye McDonald,Leanne Togher,Chris Code
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136768712
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can seriously disrupt the social and communication skills that are basic requirements for everyday life. It is the loss of these interpersonal skills that can be the most devastating for people with TBI and their families. Although there are many books that focus upon TBI, none focus on communication and communication skills specifically. This book fills this important gap in the literature and provides information ranging from a broad overview of the nature of pathology following TBI and its effects on cognition and behaviour, through to the latest evidence about ways to assess and treat social and communication disorders. Much has changed in the field of communication disorders and TBI since the first edition of this book was published in 1999. There have been advances in neuroimaging, providing more accurate understanding of how the brain is damaged in TBI and also insights into its repair. There has been a burgeoning interest in social cognition, and advances in how communication is conceptualized, with a particular focus on the role of how context facilitates or impedes communicative ability. Most importantly, much has changed in the arena of rehabilitation. There is now a growing evidence base of treatments aimed at improving communication problems following TBI, new resources for accessing this information and renewed interest in different kinds of methods for demonstrating treatment effects. Bringing together a range of expert international researchers interested in understanding the nature and treatment of TBI this book covers topics from understanding how the brain damage occurs, how it affects social and communication skills and how these problems might be treated. As such it will be of great interest to clinicians, postgraduate and undergraduate students and researchers in neuropsychology, speech and language pathology.
Author : Erol Başar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642755453
The analysis of deterministic chaos is currently an active field in many branches of research. Mathematically all nonlinear dynamical systems with more than two degrees of freedom can generate chaos, becoming unpredictable over a longer time scale. The brain is a nonlinear system par excellence. Accordingly, the concepts of chaotic dynamics have found, in the last five years, an important application in research on compound electrical activity of the brain. The present volume seeks to cover most of the relevant studies in the newly emerging field of chaotic attractors in the brain. This volume is essentially a selection and reorganization of contri butions from the first two volumes in the Springer Series in Brain Dynamics, which were based on conferences held in 1985 and 1987 in Berlin. It also includes (a) a survey of progress in the recording of evoked oscillations of the brain both at the cellular and EEG levels and (b) an agenda for research on chaotic dynamics. Although the first publications pointing out evidence of chaotic behavior of the EEG did not appear until the beginning of 1985, the presence of the pioneering scientists in this field gave the participants at the first conference (volume 1) a strong impulse toward this field. For me, as conference organizer, having been for a long time active in nonlinear EEG research, the integration of this topic was self-evident; however, the enthusiasm of the conference participants was greater than expected.
Author : W. Stewart Agras
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195373622
"A comprehensive and up to date review of the field...provides detailed and Thorough discussions of all the key topics in the study of eating disorders"Zafra Cooper, Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University --
Author : Edward H. Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780203490754
This is the first book to summarize research and clinical methods used for treating bipolar disorders across the life cycle. The author discusses all DSM-IV Bipolar Disorders and disorders similar to Bipolar Disorders. He includes easy-to-read summaries, numerous informative illustrations and an outline of "best practice methods" recommended by res
Author : J. John Mann,Patrick J. McGrath,Steven P. Roose
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107067448
This Clinical Handbook for the Management of Mood Disorders will equip clinicians with the knowledge to refine their diagnostic skills and implement treatment plans for mood disorders based on the most up-to-date evidence on interventions that work. Covering the widest range of treatments and techniques, it provides clear guidance for the management of all types and subtypes of both minor and major depression. Chapters cover the latest and most innovative treatments, including use of ketamine, deep brain stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation, effective integration of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches, as well as providing a thought-provoking look at the future research agenda and the potential for reliable biomarkers. This is the most comprehensive review of depression available today. Written and edited by leading experts mostly from Columbia University, this is an essential resource for anyone involved in the care and treatment of patients with mood disorders.
Author : United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biological psychiatry
ISBN : 0160380472
Author : Jo Van Herwegen,Deborah Riby
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317563600
Interest in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders has grown exponentially in recent years across a range of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, education and neuroscience. The research itself has become more sophisticated, using multidisciplinary methods to probe interdisciplinary questions. Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Research Challenges and Solutions provides a thorough overview of the key issues involved in researching neurodevelopmental disorders. The volume includes 14 chapters, arranged over three sections. Chapters in the first section address general research challenges for the study of neurodevelopmental disorders. The second section draws upon specific disorders (such as Williams syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, ADHD, and Language Disorders) to consider the syndrome-specific issues or challenges that may be crucial to advancing our understanding of aspects of cognition and behavior associated with them. The final section considers how research evidence may be translated into practice to begin making an impact upon the lives of individuals who have neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Each chapter in the book also includes ‘practical tips’ for either conducting research with individuals who have neurodevelopmental disorders or considering wider practical issues. The book will be indispensable reading for advanced students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of developmental psychology, developmental psychopathology, special needs education, neuropsychology, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Author : Digby Tantam
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781843109938
This book contains the latest research on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and support of individuals with ASD, and examines their implications at various stages of life. A wide range of neurological, genetic, psychological, developmental, social, and emotional issues are covered.
Author : David Amaral,Geraldine Dawson,Daniel Geschwind
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 1445 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780195371826
Information about the symptoms, treatment, and research on Autism spectrum disorders including Autism and Asperger syndrome.
Author : Gastone G. Celesia
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702055652
Author : Valsamma Eapen,Andrew J. Whitehouse,Charles Claudianos,Rudi Crncec
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Autism
ISBN : 9782889196807
This Research Topic covers the pathogenetic processes in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that underpin the translation of genetic vulnerability to clinically significant symptoms. Available research data in ASD suggests that it is a neural connectivity disorder and that the social communication and related neurobehavioural symptoms result from reduced synchronization between key "social brain" regions. These interconnected neural systems can be understood through the relationship between functionally relevant anatomic areas and neurochemical pathways, the programming of which are genetically modulated during neurodevelopment and mediated through a range of epigenetic and environmental modulators. Elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms can provide an invaluable window for understanding the neural wiring that regulates higher brain functions and consequent clinical phenotypes. In keeping with the multi modal and diverse origins of ASD, this Research Topic explores the genetic underpinnings and environmental modulation in the aetiology; neural substrates, biomarkers and endophenotypes that underlie clinical characteristics; as well as neurochemical pathways and pathophysiological mechanisms that pave the way for therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, since genetically mediated deficits and consequent functional impairments involve activity-dependent synapse development that depends on postnatal learning and experience, the trajectory towards the final clinical expression could be modulated by early interventions that exploit the neuronal maturation and brain plasticity. However, identifying these diverse pathogenetic processes and tailoring interventions would require subtyping ASD into homogeneous subgroups. In this regard, this topic covers the current state of evidence in the literature through topic reviews as well as ongoing original work that provides tangible hypotheses and directions for future research.
Author : George Ripley,Charles Anderson Dana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015068381451
