Neurotherapy
：Progress in Restorative Neuroscience and Neurology
( Volume 175 )
Publication subTitle ：Progress in Restorative Neuroscience and Neurology
Publication series ：Volume 175
Author： Verhaagen Joost;Hol Elly M.;Huitinga Inge
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2009
E-ISBN: 9780080922966
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780123745118
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780123745118
Subject： R741.044 electrophysiological examination
Language： ENG
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Description
This book focuses on the exciting recent progress in restorative neurology and neuroscience. The book includes chapters on major neurodegenerative disorders of the brain and the visual system, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, spinal cord trauma, and multiple sclerosis. The primary goal of the book is to give an overview of new developments in translational research and in potential therapeutic strategies, including stem cell therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, pharmacotherapy, neuroprostheses and deep brain stimulation.
* Provides the reader with a unique overview over all aspects of new advances in the therapy of neurological and psychiatric disorders
* Covers all levels of biological organization including novel molecular and cellular targets, electrophysiological, anatomical and behavioural substrates of neurodegeneration and the application of whole brain in vivo imaging
* Broad focus with contributions by the top scientists worldwide in the respective disciplines