Brain disorders sourcebook; basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, infections of the brain, epilepsy..., 2d ed.0780807448 Brain disorders sourcebook; basic consumer health information about acquired and traumatic brain injuries Traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic injuries to the brain, also called intracranial injury, or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury and is one of two subsets of acquired brain , infections of the brain, epilepsy..., 2d ed. Ed. by Sandra J. Judd. Omnigraphics, Inc. 2005 625 pages $78.00 Hardcover Health reference series RC351 Millions of Americans are affected by traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors Brain Tumor Definition A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Unlike other tumors, brain tumors spread by local extension and rarely metastasize (spread) outside the brain. , epilepsy, and degenerative de·gen·er·a·tive adj. Of, relating to, causing, or characterized by degeneration. Degenerative Degenerative disorders involve progressive impairment of both the structure and function of part of the body. neurological conditions Neurological conditions A condition that has its origin in some part of the patient's nervous system. Mentioned in: Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as multiple sclerosis and dementia. This second edition (no date is given for the first one) provides general audiences with updated information on such brain conditions, plus an overview of brain structure and functioning. Fifty-five articles drawn from government agencies, nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , and periodicals review aspects of specific disorders, from preparing for diagnostic tests to the latest treatments and research. Additional features are a helpful glossary and further resources for information and support. ([c] 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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