| Neurotherapy: Progress in Restorative Neuroscience and Neurology Volume 175 Contributor(s): Verhaagen, Joost (Editor), Hol, Elly M. (Editor), Huitinga, Inge (Editor) |
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ISBN: 012374511X ISBN-13: 9780123745118 Publisher: Elsevier Science OUR PRICE: $308.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Neurology - Medical | Neuroscience - Medical | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 617.481 |
| Series: Progress in Brain Research |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.6" W x 10.3" (3.30 lbs) 414 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book focuses on the exciting recent progress in restorative neurology and neuroscience. The book includes chapters on major neurodegenerative disorders of the brain and the visual system, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, spinal cord trauma, and multiple sclerosis. The primary goal of the book is to give an overview of new developments in translational research and in potential therapeutic strategies, including stem cell therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, pharmacotherapy, neuroprostheses and deep brain stimulation. |