The brain disorders sourcebook
"The human brain is composed of trillions of cells--each assigned to a task that enables people to reason, feel, and remember. The Brain Disorders Sourcebook is an easy-to-understand guide to the structure and function of the brain, how problems occur, and what treatments are available." "Dr. Cicala explains how a stroke can result when blood flow is interrupted, either by hemorrhaging or an aneurysm, how prompt treatment can minimize the effects, and how dietary changes and surgery can lessen …
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- Full title :The brain disorders sourcebook / Roger S. Cicala.
Summary
"The human brain is composed of trillions of cells--each assigned to a task that enables people to reason, feel, and remember. The Brain Disorders Sourcebook is an easy-to-understand guide to the structure and function of the brain, how problems occur, and what treatments are available." "Dr. Cicala explains how a stroke can result when blood flow is interrupted, either by hemorrhaging or an aneurysm, how prompt treatment can minimize the effects, and how dietary changes and surgery can lessen the chances of future, more serious strokes." "The Brain Disorders Sourcebook discusses the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and how new technology, like the gamma knife, can remove cancerous tissue while reducing the damage to healthy tissue." "Also included is vital information on other common brain-related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and various forms of dementia." "Whether you or a loved one is dealing with a brain disorder, it's important to have reliable and up-to-date information. The Brain Disorders Sourcebook is a valuable resource to help you understand, cope, and heal. Book jacket."--Jacket
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- Publication Date:1999.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Lowell House
- Place of Publication:Los Angeles, Calif
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:1999.
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (ix, 421 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:058510316X, 9780585103167
- oclc:ocm43475846
- LC Classification:RC386.2
- Dewey Decimal:616.8
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