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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.
Contributor
Omnigraphics, Inc.
Edition Statement:Fifth edition.
ImprintDetroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2018]
Descriptionxv, 652 pages ; 24 cm.
Note:Brain basics -- Diagnosing and treating brain disorders -- Genetic and congenital brain disorders -- Brain infections -- Traumatic and acquired brain injuries -- Brain tumors -- Degenerative brain disorders -- Seizures and neurological disorders of sleep -- Additional help and information.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"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. This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part." --Adapted from publisher's website.
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