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The only reference to focus on the must-know aspects of neurology for psychiatrists, Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists, 9th Edition, brings you up to date with the knowledge you need to excel on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and other examinations. It fully covers the exam topics you'll encounter, along with new content, high-quality illustrations, and multiple-choice questions. In addition, this book prepares you for clinical work in the 21st century. Discusses timely, clinically-relevant topics such as chronic and acute traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, correctible causes of dementia, violence, neurologic illnesses that present with symptoms of autism, illicit drug use, stroke, migraine, Parkinson's disease, tardive dyskinesia current treatments, and more. Includes nearly 2,000 multiple-choice questions both in print and online—all written to help you succeed on the ABPN certifying exam. Features new content, new and improved clinical illustrations: life-like patient sketches, anatomy line drawings, CTs, MRIs, and EEGs. Explains each condition's neurologic and psychiatric features, easily performed office and bedside examinations, appropriate tests, differential diagnosis, and management options. Correlates neurologic illnesses with the DSM-5.

For more than 35 years, Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists has been the only reference to focus on the must-know aspects of neurology for psychiatrists. Now in a revised 8th Edition, this classic text brings you up to date with essential knowledge in clinical neurology with new topics, new illustrations, and new questions to help you excel on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology examination. Explains each condition's neurologic and psychiatric features, easily performed office and bedside examinations, appropriate tests, differential diagnosis, and management options. Discusses timely, clinically-relevant topics such as traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer and non-Alzheimer dementias, other age-related neurologic conditions, neurologic illnesses that present with symptoms of autism, neurologic effects of illicit drug use, and current treatments. Correlates neurologic illnesses with the DSM-5. Includes nearly 2,000 multiple-choice questions both in print and online, – all written to help you succeed on the ABPN certifying exam. Features new and improved clinical illustrations throughout: life-like patient sketches, anatomy line drawings, CTs, MRIs, and EEGs that demonstrate clinical features.

Eine Entdeckungsreise in die Welt der Nervenzellen und Synapsen, der Gedanken und GefühleDas Nervensystem Die Neuronenlehre Gliazellen Der Nervenimpuls Synaptische Übertragung Sensorische Wahrnehmung Bewegung Topografische Kartierung Spezialisierte Hirnregionen Asymmetrie des Gehirns Spiegelneurone Das Konnektom Verkörperte Kognition Körperbewusstsein Der freie Wille Geschlechtsunterschiede Persönlichkeit Hirngeschädigte Patienten Das Theater des Bewusstseins Bewusstseinsstörungen Aufmerksamkeit Arbeitsgedächtnis Lernen und Gedächtnis Mentale ZeitreisenGedächtnis(re)konsolidierung Entscheidungsfindung Belohnung und Motivation Sprachverarbeitung Exekutive Funktionen Zellwanderung und axonale Wegfindung Zelltod Synaptisches Pruning Neuroplastizität Adoleszenz Stress und Gehirn Das alternde Gehirn Neurodegeneration Adulte Neurogenese Epigenetik Default Mode Network Hirnwellenoszillationen Vorhersagefehler Neuronale Stammzellen Hirnstimulation Kognitive Verstärkung Hirnscan-Verfahren Gedanken entschlüsseln Hirn-Computer-Schnittstellen Neurowissenschaften und das Gesetz Neuroethik _____ Mit seinen unglaublichen 100 Milliarden Nervenzellen, die Informationen in Sekundenbruchteilen weiterleiten, ist das menschliche Gehirn das einflussreichste und zugleich rätselhafteste unserer Organe. Zwar wird es schon seit Jahrzehnten erforscht und experimentell untersucht, doch erst vor relativ kurzer Zeit gewann man Erkenntnisse über seine komplexen inneren Abläufe und darüber, wie es unsere Gedanken, Handlungen und Erinnerungen, ja sogar unsere Selbstwahrnehmung steuert.Auf seiner faszinierenden Erkundungsreise durch das Gehirn widmet sich der Neurobiologe Moheb Costandi sowohl dessen biologischen Funktionen als auch seinem Einfluss auf unser Verhalten. In 50 kompakten, verständlich geschriebenen Kapiteln berichtet er von spannenden neuen Erkenntnissen auf dem Gebiet der Neurowissenschaften. Sind männliche und weibliche Gehirne wirklich unterschiedlich? Haben Emotionen eine biologische Grundlage? Werden wir jemals Gedanken lesen können? Und können die Erfahrungen, die wir machen, unser Gehirn physisch verändern? Von der Entwicklung des Gehirns während des Wachstums und im Alter bis zu den Bausteinen des Bewusstseins, von Geisteskrankheiten wie Demenz und Schizophrenie bis zu der Frage, wie sich Nervengewebe in Reaktion auf Traumata anpassen und neu konfigurieren kann – dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die aufregende Wissenschaft vom menschlichen Gehirn.

Until recently, it was thought that the adult brain is modifiable only during early stages of ontogenesis. However, neurophysiological and neuroimaging studies now indicate that the mature human brain is, under certain conditions, capable of substantial neuroplastic changes. Neuroplasticity reflects the ability of the human brain to alter the pattern of neural activation in response to previous experience, and recent findings indicate that the effects of experience can lead to both structural as well as functional reorganization. It has been shown that pathological neuroplastic changes can be reverted/normalized and that the modulation of the neuroplastic changes can be paralleled by improvement of the patient's status. However, there is a gap between the potential of neuromodulation, technical progress and actual preparedness of medical personnel to provide this type of treatment. A prevalent opinion among medical professionals indicates that training programs and educational materials in neuromodulatory techniques are well needed and appreciated. Neuromodulation will focus on the description and discussion of methods currently available for invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation, their clinical potential, significance and practical applications. In order to facilitate understanding of the topic, the initial part of the textbook will review neurophysiological systems involved in neuromodulation and will provide readers with basic principles of neuroplasticity that constitutes the rationale for neuromodulation in human medicine. Additionally, the clinical use of these techniques will be described with special regard to safety and avoidance of complications.

Bipolar disorder is one of the most common, and disabling, conditions affecting human kind. Each year, millions of individuals struggle with the effects of this illness. Although clinically well recognized for decades, if not centuries, the causes of this condition remain incompletely understood. However, in the past decade, significant technological advances in both neuroimaging and genetic research have revealed clues about the neurophysiological basis of bipolar illness. In this book, leading experts in neuroimaging and genetics discuss recent discoveries in bipolar disorder that identify both the structural, functional and chemical brain changes that seem to underlie this condition, as well as the possible genetic causes of these brain events. Based upon these discussions, the book then integrates these diverse considerations to develop a specific neurophysiological model of bipolar disorder. This model provides a resource to guide clinicians and patients as they struggle to understand this illness, as well as a guide for future investigations into the causes of bipolar disorder. With this guide in hand, this book will lead to a new framework for understanding bipolar disorder in order to, ultimately, develop improved therapies for affected individuals and novel strategies to prevent the onset in children at risk for this condition.

For many years, the immune and central nervous systems were thought to function independently with little or no interaction between the two. This view has und- gone dramatic changes over the past three decades. Indeed, we now know that there exists various feedback loops between the brain and immune systems that impact signi cantly upon different behavioral processes, including normal behavior and mental disorders. Pioneering efforts in generating this change were initiated by a number of early investigators. Included were those whose efforts were directed at establishing neuroimmune connections as well as others whose research focused upon the relationship between immunity, cytokines, and behavior. This book brings together outstanding scientists and clinicians who have made major contributions to the rapidly developing eld investigating the relationship between immunity and behavior. The book is divided into three parts. The rst part describes pathways by which the brain and immune systems communicate and int- act with each other. In the chapter “Cytokines and the Blood–Brain Barrier” p- vides insight into interactions between the blood–brain barrier and cytokines. Such interactions underlie basic communication between the immune system and brain that are present in normal as well as in disease conditions. In the chapter “Neu- chemical and Endocrine Responses to Immune Activation: The Role of Cytokines,” the neurochemical and endocrine consequences of immune challenge and cytokine administration on central neurotransmitter activity are discussed.

Incorporating a strong application to real clinical problems, this fifth edition of Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences provides one of the most contemporary and succinct teaching approaches to the current status of basic neuroscience knowledge. Highlights of the Fifth Edition: A succinct format provides readers a quicker way of learning the most important elements of medical neuroscience A focused application to clinical medicine reinforces neuroscience concepts and improves retention A strong emphasis on critical developments in neuroscience, including neurochemistry and genetics, ensures readers are up to date on essential advances Skillfully rendered full-color illustrations detail the core focus of anatomy and systems throughout the text Setting a standard for excellence in introductory medical neuroscience education, the book presents use unique skillbuilding methods that facilitate learning through problem solving, while keeping readers engaged and focused.

'As in his earlier books, Professor Siegel documents his textual material thoroughly, and includes plentiful translated passages, many appearing here for the first time in English... The book is full of most interesting and useful data.'Medical History