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Brain disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, infections of the brain, epilepsy and seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, and degenerative neurological disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), dementias, multiple sclerosis, and more; along with information on the brain's structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders and injuries, and a directory of sources for further help and information / edited by Sandra J. Judd.
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Title:Brain disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, infections of the brain, epilepsy and seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, and degenerative neurological disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), dementias, multiple sclerosis, and more; along with information on the brain's structure and function, treatment and rehabilitation options, reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of terms related to brain disorders and injuries, and a directory of sources for further help and information / edited by Sandra J. Judd.
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Other Contributors/Collections:Judd, Sandra J.
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Published/Created:Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, ©2005.
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WL39 .B73 2005
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: WL39 .B73 2005
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:OKANAGAN LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Brain--Diseases--Popular works.
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Edition:2nd ed.
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Description:xiv, 625 p. ; 24 cm.
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Series:Health reference series.
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:0780807448 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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Contents:Pt. I. Understanding brain function
Ch. 1. Anatomy of the brain
Ch. 2. Neurons, brain chemistry, and neurotransmission
Ch. 3. Tests used in diagnosing brain disorders
Ch. 4. Recent brain research
Ch. 5. Brain death
Pt. II. Acquired and traumatic brain injuries
Ch. 6. Stroke
Ch. 7. Brain aneurysms
Ch. 8. Brain tumors
Ch. 9. Infections of the brain
Ch. 10. Hypoxia
Ch. 11. Traumatic brain injuries
Pt. III. Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Ch. 12. Epilepsy
Ch. 13. Nonepileptic seizures
Ch. 14. First aid for seizures
Pt. IV. Degenerative neurological disorders
Ch. 15. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Ch. 16. Dementias : hope through research
Ch. 17. Huntington disease
Ch. 18. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Ch. 19. Parkinson disease
Pt. V. Other brain disorders
Ch. 20. Cerebral palsy
Ch. 21. Headache
Ch. 22. Hydrocephalus
Ch. 23. Narcolepsy
Pt. VI. Additional help and information
Ch. 24. Glossary of brain-related terms
Ch. 25. Brain disorders : resources for information and support.