Neuroscience In Africa

Author : Nilesh B. Patel,Vivienne A. Russell,Nouria Lakhdar-Ghazal
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889458790

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Neuroscience in Africa by Nilesh B. Patel,Vivienne A. Russell,Nouria Lakhdar-Ghazal Pdf

This Research Topic covers some of the latest research on brain and behavior in health and disease in Africa. With its untapped resources and unique situations, “Neuroscience in Africa” has the potential to contribute to a better understanding of human brain function both in health and disease. The diverse African fauna display a range of specializations in brain structure/function relationships as a result of adaptations to the environment. Exploration of these may lead to insights into coping strategies which could be extrapolated to humans. Africa’s unique flora is being investigated for anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antiepileptogenic and neuroprotective properties to determine its potential for use in the treatment of human brain disorders. There is also research on neurodegenerative and infectious diseases, not only common to the global world, but also neglected tropical diseases and conditions which provide unique avenues of investigations in basic and translational neuroscience on highly debilitating disorders - and on the effects of pathogens and environmental toxins.

Author : Willias Masocha,Roberto Furlan,Richard Idro
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832524299

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Neuroimmunology in Africa by Willias Masocha,Roberto Furlan,Richard Idro Pdf

Author : William P. Howlett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107114227

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Neurology in Africa by William P. Howlett Pdf

This practical, comprehensive and highly illustrated book will be invaluable to students and doctors of neurology and internal medicine in Africa.

Author : Dean T. Jamison
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780821363980

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Disease and Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa by Dean T. Jamison Pdf

Current data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this new edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well as mental and neurological disorders.

Author : Donald W. Pfaff,Nora D. Volkow,John L. Rubenstein
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 4592 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030888329

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Neuroscience in the 21st Century by Donald W. Pfaff,Nora D. Volkow,John L. Rubenstein Pdf

Edited and authored by a wealth of international experts in neuroscience and related disciplines, this key new resource aims to offer medical students and graduate researchers around the world a comprehensive introduction and overview of modern neuroscience. Neuroscience research is certain to prove a vital element in combating mental illness in its various incarnations, a strategic battleground in the future of medicine, as the prevalence of mental disorders is becoming better understood each year. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by mental, behavioral, neurological and substance use disorders. The World Health Organization estimated in 2002 that 154 million people globally suffer from depression and 25 million people from schizophrenia; 91 million people are affected by alcohol use disorders and 15 million by drug use disorders. A more recent WHO report shows that 50 million people suffer from epilepsy and 24 million from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Because neuroscience takes the etiology of disease—the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors—as its object of inquiry, it is increasingly valuable in understanding an array of medical conditions. A recent report by the United States’ Surgeon General cites several such diseases: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, early-onset depression, autism, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, anorexia nervosa, and panic disorder, among many others. Not only is this volume a boon to those wishing to understand the future of neuroscience, it also aims to encourage the initiation of neuroscience programs in developing countries, featuring as it does an appendix full of advice on how to develop such programs. With broad coverage of both basic science and clinical issues, comprising around 150 chapters from a diversity of international authors and including complementary video components, Neuroscience in the 21st Century in its third edition serves as a comprehensive resource to students and researchers alike.

Author : Yamikani Ndasauka,Grivas Muchineripi Kayange
Publisher : Springer
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030135935

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Addiction in South and East Africa by Yamikani Ndasauka,Grivas Muchineripi Kayange Pdf

This book explores both the existence and prevalence of addiction in South and East Africa, departing from traditional assumptions about addiction in the region. The authors employ an interdisciplinary approach to understand the actual prevalence of addiction and the forms it takes in South and East Africa. The book also addresses the perceptions and conceptualisation of addiction in the region, in addition to discussing specific issues related to drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, social media addiction, and sex addiction.

Author : Uganda National Academy of Sciences,Forum on Health and Nutrition,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309148801

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Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa by Uganda National Academy of Sciences,Forum on Health and Nutrition,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Pdf

Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, and most do not have the resources to obtain treatment. The Uganda National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine hosted a workshop to discuss the state of care for MNS disorders in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309377645

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Providing Sustainable Mental and Neurological Health Care in Ghana and Kenya by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Pdf

Mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders have a substantial impact on global health and well-being. Disorders such as depression, alcohol abuse, and schizophrenia constitute about 13 percent of the total burden of disease. Worldwide, MNS disorders are the leading cause of disability, and the 10th leading cause of death. Despite this high burden, there is a significant shortage of resources available to prevent, diagnose, and treat MNS disorders. Approximately four out of five people with serious MNS disorders living in low- and middle-income countries do not receive needed health services. This treatment gap is particularly high in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Challenges to MNS care in SSA countries include a lack of trained mental health professionals, few mental health facilities, and low prioritization for MNS disorders in budget allocations. African countries, on average, have one psychiatrist for every 2 million people, whereas European countries have one psychiatrist per 12,000 people. Expanding on previous efforts to address the development and improvement of sustainable mental health systems in SSA, the Institute of Medicine convened this 2015 workshop series, bringing together key stakeholders to examine country-specific opportunities to improve the health care infrastructure in order to better prevent, diagnose, and treat MNS disorders. Providing Sustainable Mental and Neurological Health Care in Ghana and Kenya summarizes the presentations and discussions from these workshops.

Author : Joan Y. Chiao,Shu-Chen Li (Research scientist),Rebecca Seligman,Robert Turner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199357376

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The Oxford Handbook of Cultural Neuroscience by Joan Y. Chiao,Shu-Chen Li (Research scientist),Rebecca Seligman,Robert Turner Pdf

This Handbook examines disparities in public health by highlighting recent theoretical and methodological advances in cultural neuroscience. It traces the interactions of cultural, biological, and environmental factors that create adverse physical and mental health conditions among populations, and investigates how the policies of cultural and governmental institutions influence such outcomes. In addition to providing an overview of the current research, chapters demonstrate how a cultural neuroscience approach to the study of the mind, brain, and behavior can help stabilize the quality of health of societies at large. The volume will appeal especially to graduate students and professional scholars working in psychology and population genetics. The Oxford Handbook of Cultural Neuroscience represents the first collection of scholarly contributions from the International Cultural Neuroscience Consortium (ICNC), an interdisciplinary group of scholars from epidemiology, anthropology, psychology, neuroscience, genetics, and psychiatry dedicated to advancing an understanding of culture and health using theory and methods from cultural neuroscience. The Handbook is intended to introduce future generations of scholars to foundations in cultural neuroscience, and to equip them to address the grand challenges in global mental health in the twenty-first century.

Author : Seggane Musisi,Stanley Jacobson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1493944975

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Brain Degeneration and Dementia in Sub-Saharan Africa by Seggane Musisi,Stanley Jacobson Pdf

Stemming from a 2012 conference entitled Brain Degenerations and Emerging Mental Health Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, this book is aimed at both the general practitioner interested in CNS disorders, and the specialist who would like to know more about CNS pathology in Africa. By employing a broad defi nition of what brain degeneration means, the authors are able to touch upon everything from dementias and CNS malignancy to traumatic brain injury and CNS infective processes. This book draws from and builds upon the original conference presentations, and incorporates the most up-to-date science behind brain degeneration as well as actual case reports. Each of the book’s six sections off er the reader a deeper understanding of brain degeneration as it exists in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Ashley Juavinett
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231549158

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So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? by Ashley Juavinett Pdf

The pursuit to understand the human brain in all its intricacy is a fascinatingly complex challenge and neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing scientific fields worldwide. There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience, yet there are few resources that provide students with inside advice on how to go about it. So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a contemporary and engaging guide for aspiring neuroscientists of diverse backgrounds and interests. Fresh with the experience of having recently launched her own career, Ashley Juavinett provides a candid look at the field, offering practical guidance that explores everything from programming to personal stories. Juavinett begins with a look at the field and its history, exploring our evolving understanding of how the brain works. She then tackles the nitty-gritty: how to apply to a PhD program, the daily life of a graduate student, the art of finding mentors and collaborators, and what to expect when working in a lab. Finally, she introduces readers to diverse young scientists whose career paths illustrate what you can do with a neuroscience degree. For anyone intrigued by the brain or seeking advice on how to further their ambitions of studying it, So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a practical and timely overview of how to learn and thrive in this exciting field.

Author : World Health Organization,WHO
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789241562355

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Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence by World Health Organization,WHO Pdf

Provides an authoritative summary of current knowledge of the biological basis of substance use behaviours, including their relationship with environmental factors.

Author : Ingra Du Buisson-Narsai
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781869228422

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Fight, Flight or Flourish by Ingra Du Buisson-Narsai Pdf

Fight, Flight or Flourish: How neuroscience can unlock human potential takes the latest research in neuroscience and translates it into actionable steps you can take today to help you and your team thrive at work! This practical book offers dozens of neuro-tips to help you: Cope better with stress; increase your focus at work; foster better relationships; quickly identify the intentions of others; make your goals more meaningful and achievable; cultivate a stillness of mind; increase performance; and more! 'Fight, Flight or Flourish, is a marvellous compilation and translational book. Essential reading for anyone who wants to stay abreast of the latest research in neuroscience and begin to understand what it means to be human.'A Richard Boyatzis - co-author of the international best seller Primal Leadership 'This book is a wise neuro-investment that will maximise your individual and social performance.' Dr John Demartini - International best-selling author of The Values Factor

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444632883

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The Fine Arts, Neurology, and Neuroscience by Anonim Pdf

This volume on neuroscience, neurology, and the fine arts brings several disciplines together. It presents current thoughts and modern examples about how science, medicine and the arts have interacted in the past and are still converging. This volume specifically explores the history and modern perspective on neurology and neuroscience. This volume explores the history and modern perspective on neurology and neuroscience

Author : Charles A Pasternak
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781783261888

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Biosciences 2000: Current Aspects And Prospects Into The Next Millenium by Charles A Pasternak Pdf

As the new millennium approaches, it is appropriate to ask how far medicine and the life sciences have brought us, and to wonder how specific fields will develop over the next decade or so.This volume gathers together a number of leading scientists to give a bird's eye view of their field. Much of the emphasis is on cancer, microbial infections and immunology, because these are some of the most rapidly advancing areas of research. However, the book is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, and covers topics as diverse as reproductive health technology, animal-to-human transplants, drug resistance, non-invasive diagnosis by magnetic resonance, novel membrane technology, and carbon nanotubes. The graduate student faced with a decision regarding his or her future topic of research could do worse than browse through this collection of articles by experts in the field.