Viva-facts On File: The Ency.of The Brain & Brain Disor

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain the role of the brain in the central nervous system how thoughts, feelings, and memories develop the effects of brain injuries and the impact of major brain diseases. The glossary, bibliography, and appendixes have also been thoroughly revised. Revised and updated, the second edition features new and expanded entries on: The effect of aging on the brain New and improved brain scan technologies New research on acute stroke and its prevention New drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease The latest research and treatments for multiple sclerosis The link between toxic proteins and degenerative disorders The growing role of surgery in stopping seizures How nutrition affects the brain