Brain damage [[electronic resource] ] : causes, management and prognosis / / Aleric J. Schäfer and Johann Müller, editors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (213 p.) |
Disciplina | 617.481044 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
SchäferAleric J
MüllerJohann |
Collana |
Neuroscience research progress
Neurology--laboratory and clinical research developments Nova Biomedical |
Soggetto topico | Brain damage |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 1-62081-415-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453822203321 |
New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Brain damage [[electronic resource] ] : causes, management and prognosis / / Aleric J. Schäfer and Johann Müller, editors |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (213 p.) |
Disciplina | 617.481044 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
SchäferAleric J
MüllerJohann |
Collana |
Neuroscience research progress
Neurology--laboratory and clinical research developments Nova Biomedical |
Soggetto topico | Brain damage |
ISBN | 1-62081-415-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779788803321 |
New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Brain damage : causes, management and prognosis / / Aleric J. Schäfer and Johann Müller, editors |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (213 p.) |
Disciplina | 617.481044 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
SchäferAleric J
MüllerJohann |
Collana |
Neuroscience research progress
Neurology--laboratory and clinical research developments Nova Biomedical |
Soggetto topico | Brain damage |
ISBN | 1-62081-415-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter I -- Reorganization of Elementary Functions (REF) after Brain Injury and in the Intact Brain: A Novel Understanding of Neurocognitive Organization and Reorganization -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conceptualisations of Posttraumatic Functional Recovery -- Functional Localization and Recovery -- Mechanisms of Posttraumatic Functional Recovery -- The REF-Model -- Elementary Functions -- Algorithmic Strategies -- Reorganization of Elementary Functions (REF) -- Algorithmic Modules -- Neural, Behavioural and Conscious Flexibility in the Normal and Brain Injured Individual -- Implications of the REF-Model for Posttraumatic Rehabilitative Training -- Generalization of Institutionalised Training to Reallife Situations -- Utilization of Advanced Technology in Neurorehabilitation -- Training Aimed at Developing AMs -- Implications of the REF-Model for the Prognosis Regarding Posttraumatic Cognitive Performance and Rehabilitation -- The Importance of the Pretraumatic Experience of the Patient -- Brain Reserve and Cognitive Reserve -- Localization and Recovery of Cognitive Functions - Rehabilitation and Reconceptualisation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter II -- The Splitting of the Brain: A Reorientation towards Fiber Tracts Damage in Amnesia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Fiber -Behavior Interactions with a Focus on Conscious Memory -- Memory - Systems and Divisions -- Memory and Time -- Memory and Content -- Memory Disorders -- Fiber Systems Relevant for Conscious Memory Processing -- Association Fibers with Yet Unclear Contribution to Conscious Mnemonic Processing -- Association Fibers with (Likely) Functions in Memory -- Striatal Fibers -- Commissural Fibers -- Thalamic Fibers (Peduncles) -- The Capsula Interna -- Other Cortico-Subcortical Fiber Bundles Related to Memory Processing.
Conditions Affecting the Integrity of the Brain's White Matter -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter III -- Molecular Determinants of Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury in Developing Brain and Potential Strategies for Neuroprotection -- Abstract -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Pathophysiology of Neonatal Brain Injury -- Spectrum of Cell Death in Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury -- Role of Mitochondria in Apoptosis and Necrosis -- Excitotoxicity and Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury -- Apoptosis as the Principle Mechanism of Hypoxic- Ischemic Neuronal Death -- Sex-Specific Activation of Cell Death Signaling Pathways -- Anti-Apoptotic X-Linked IAP (XIAP) and Neuroprotection against HI Brain Injury -- Excitatory Synaptic Function -- Neuronal Pentraxins -- Neuronal Pentraxins Interact with the AMPA-Type Glutamate Receptors -- NP1 Gene Silencing Is Neuroprotective -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter IV -- Comet Assay as a Useful Tool to Assess Brain Damage -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. DNA Damage -- 3. Comet Assay Technique -- 4. Methodology of the Comet Assay -- 4.1. Preparation of Microscopic Slides -- 4.2. Cell Lysis -- 4.3. Alkali Unwinding -- 4.4. Electrophoresis -- 4.5. Neutralization -- 4.6. DNA Staining -- 4.7. Scoring the Comets -- 5. Advantages of the Comet Assay -- 6. Comet Assay Applications -- 7. Use of the Comet Assay to Measure the Brain Damage -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter V -- Responsiveness and Prognosis in the Severe Disorder of Consciousness -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Consciousness and Descriptors of Consciousness -- Clinical and Behavioral Scales -- Residual Responsiveness in the VS: Electrophysiological and Neuroimaging Studies -- Heart Rate Variability -- HRV and the Brain -- HRV, Responsiveness and Outcome in the Severe Disorder of Consciousness -- Conclusion -- References. Chapter VI -- Cerebral Radiation Necrosis: Causes, Management and Prognosis -- Abstract -- Classification of Radiation Injury to the Brain -- Incidence of Radiation Cerebral Necrosis -- Pathophysiology of Radiation Induced Necrosis to the Brain -- Management and Prognosis -- New Treatment Approaches for CRN -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter VII -- Exercise as a Therapeutic Approach after Brain Damage -- Introduction -- Physical Activity and Exercise -- Age and Exercises -- Enrichment Environment and Morphological Changes -- Neurogenesis and Physical Activity -- Physical Activity and its Effects on Neurotransmission -- Physical Activity and Growth Factors -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter VIII -- Neuroprotection in Experimental Cerebral Ischemia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Histopathological Changes in Mongolian Gerbils Brain Submitted to Different Durations of Cerebral Ischemia -- Motoric Behavior Changes in Mongolian Gerbils Submitted to Different Durations of Cerebral Ischemia -- Oxidative Stress Rate in Mongolian Gerbils Brain Submitted to Different Durations of Cerebral Ischemia -- Neurological Status and Mortality Rate in Mongolian Gerbils Brain Submitted to Different Durations of Cerebral Ischemia -- Neuroprotective Efficiency of NMDA Receptor Blockade in Mongolian Gerbils after Various Duration of Cerebral Ischemia in Gerbils -- Neuroprotective Efficiency of NMDA Receptor Blockade in the Striatum and CA3 Hippocampus after Various Duration of Cerebral Ischemia in Gerbils -- Motor Behavioural Improvements by MK-801 in Mongolian Gerbils Submitted to Different Duration of Global Cerebral Ischemia -- MK-801 Effect on Regional Cerebral Oxidative Stress Rate Induced by Different Duration of Global Ischemia in Mongolian Gerbils. MK-801 Effect on Neurological Status and Mortality Rate in Mongolian Gerbils Brain Submitted to Different Durations of Cerebral Ischemia -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter IX -- Initiation of Inflammatory Mechanisms in Acute Brain Damage -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Blank Page. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817737103321 |
New York, : Nova Science Publishers, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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