Brain disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, cerebral palsy and other genetic and congenital brain disorders, infections of the brain, epilepsy, and degenerative neurological disorders such as dementia, huntington disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als); along with information on brain structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders, and a directory of resources for more information.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Omnigraphics, Inc.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain--Diseases--Popular works.

Brain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 652 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2018]

Summary:

This book provides information about brain function, neurological emergencies such as a brain attack (stroke) or seizure, and symptoms of brain disorders. It covers the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation therapies for genetic and congenital brain disorders, infections, tumors, and seizures, as well as traumatic brain injuries and degenerative neurological disorders. Also included are a glossary and a directory of additional resources.

Contents:

Pt. 1. Brain basics

pt. 2. Diagnosing and treating brain disorders

pt. 3. Genetic and congenital brain disorders

pt. 4. Brain infections

pt. 5. Traumatic and acquired brain injuries

pt. 6. Brain tumors

pt. 7. Degenerative brain disorders

pt. 8. Seizures and neurological disorders of sleep

pt. 9. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780780816213

0780816218

9781786847621

1786847620

OCLC:

1021068685