It will be an invaluable resource for psychologists, neurologists and psychiatrists involved in neuropsychological rehabilitation. A valuable source of information for neurobehaviorists, neuropsychologists and attorneys, this reference offers numerous tables of normative data never before published, including commentaries on administration, interpretation and limitations of the normative data by professionals in neuropsychology. This very practical resource aims to help professionals select appropriate tests, interpret the results and formulate opinions within the context of the evaluation and treatment of neuropsychological disorders. Expanded summaries of journal articles, research papers, news releases and government reports are provided in a concise, time saving format. Brain Injury Update also provides information on grant opportunities, pharmacological interventions, calls for papers, people in the news, listings of upcoming conferences and symposia, legal and legislative developments and advances in prevention.
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PhD Likely to become a standard reference. In this second edition, the authors have retained the same general structure, but the entire book has been revised to reflect recent developments. A new section also has been added that focuses on life quality and outcome in brain injury and pulmonary disease. Considerably enlarged, this book will remain the basic reference on the neuropsychological aspects of diseases affecting behavior and the brain. This book describes the cellular and molecular properties of neurons that allow them to carry out their assigned tasks.