Author: V.V. FrolkisPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
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Aging of the Central Nervous System
Author: V.V. FrolkisAging of the Central Nervous System
Author: Vladimir Veniaminovich FrolʹkisPublisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Aging and Recovery of Function in the Central Nervous System
Author: Stephen W. ScheffPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461327059
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The mammalian central nervous system is a remarkable structure which has attracted many new investigators, as evidenced by the dramatic increase in scientific publications dealing with neurobiology. Every day basic scientists conduct new and exciting experiments, resulting in remarkable discoveries des tined to help mankind. Unfortunately many of these new findings are slow to be accepted by the clinical world. This is especially true in the area of brain trauma, where the present prognosis is usually very poor. We have known for quite some time that the mammalian central nervous system is capable of compensating for severe damage in many different ways, and under some circumstances behav ioral compensation can be observed. However, much is still to be learned about the various factors and events that lead to functional recovery and those condi tions that do not. It is this challenge that originally excited a number of the contributors to this volume to explore the subject of recovery from brain damage. One factor in particular that is known to change the prognosis of recovery is the age of the organism at the time of the damage. This book is an attempt to explore this important variable. Most of the literature concerning aging deals with widespread degenerative changes and paints a grim picture for the aging central nervous system in terms of recovery of function following trauma.
The Changing Visual System
Author: P. BagnoliPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461533902
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
In late May and early June 1991, a NATO Advanced Study Institute was held at a hotel in the hilltop village of San Martino al Cimino a few kilometers from the city of Viterbo in the Lazio region of Italy. The title of the course was the same as this volume and brought together specialists working at all phases of the life span (embryology, infancy, childhood, middle life and senescence) in both animals and humans to exchange ideas, facts and theories in the search for common principles. Such principles could prove important for understanding developmental changes in the central nervous system and visual behavior within the context of a continuum of life-span processes rather than viewing them as events or mechanisms that occur only in a certain period. For example, changes that are associated with "aging" were considered as extensions or continuations of processes that began at an earlier stage of the life span, rather than being seen as processes that only began late in life.
The Central Nervous System & Aging
Author: Arthur H. NorrisPublisher:
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Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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The Central Nervous System and Aging
Author: A. H. NorrisGeriatric Neurology
Author: Anil K. NairPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111873064X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
Aging affects neurological function leading to neurological disease As society grows older, so do the neurological problems associated with aging. These can be new neurological deficits due to the aging process itself, or the effect of aging on already existing neurological conditions. Neurologists will spend increasing amounts of time managing patients with age-related neurological complications. Geriatric Neurology brings together the wisdom of world-leading experts. They have crafted a new textbook to define this emerging subspecialty from basic science through clinical assessment and medical management to social aspects of patient care. Geriatric Neurology covers: The aging brain in neurology Assessment of the geriatric neurology patient Neurological conditions in the elderly Therapeutics for the geriatric neurology patient Management issues beyond therapeutics Comprehensive in scope but with practical focus for effective patient care, Geriatric Neurology provides top-of-class guidance for the management of elderly patients with neurological disorders.
Neurogerontology
Author: James F. Willott, PhDPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826117171
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Neurogerontology tells the story of how the aging brain affects all aspects of cognition and physical performance. It comprehensively links the principles and substance of neuroscience with gerontology and psychology. Written largely from a behavioral neuroscience perspective, Neurogerontology explores the functional relationships between the central nervous system and psychological phenomena of aging, including perception, arousal, learning, cognition, and motor behavior. Willot emphasizes healthy aging, but dementia and other pathological conditions are discussed when relevant. This evidence-based approach to the neuroscience of aging makes this a valuable reference for professionals, as well as an informative textbook for students in gerontology courses.
Determining the Effects of Aging on the Central Nervous System
Author: Gabriele E. GurskiPublisher:
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Category : Central nervous system
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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The Aging Nervous System
Author: Gabe J. MalettaPublisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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