Compiles 195 contributions from the June 1996 meeting. Part I (clinical aspects and pathology) discusses the role of neuroprotection and neurorescue in ischemia, stroke, and neuronal injury, as well as neurochemical mechanisms, mood disorders, and the significance of cerebrospinal fluid examinations for diagnosis and treatment. Part II (cellular functions) covers nutrient transport, energy metabolism, and metabolic trafficking in brain cells, and the role of neurotrophic molecules. Part III (molecules/methods) describes functional aspects of neuroactive compounds, with a special focus upon acetylocholine, taurine, amino acid neurotransmitters, and neuropeptides. Also discusses the role of lipid mediators, brain proteins, and new insights in methodology. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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This book covers the latest developments in the understanding and treatment of traumatic brain injury. Various world experts authored the chapters that comprise a wealth of updated information on intracranial pressure; monitoring and diagnostic methods; neuroinflammatory responses in traumatic brain injury; cerebral palsy and Covid-19–related brain disorder; pathogenesis and prevention of fetal, neonatal, infant, and child brain injury; hyperbaric oxygenation treatment; the engineering and modeling of head injury; systematic review on early-tracheostomy; intracranial aneurysm in tuberous sclerosis complex; and the neurobehavioral and cognitive aspects of brain injury. With these complex topics, every clinician, scientist, and researcher will find this book invaluable in understanding the latest improvements and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury.

The book is an exploration of the biology and pathophysiology of cortisol, a crucial hormone for survival, from the perspective of a multidisciplinary team of international experts. From presenting the current state of knowledge in the field of hormone physiology to discussing aspects related to cortisol measurement methods, the book raises a series of challenges for both endocrinologists and physicians from other specialties. It addresses interesting topics such as the role of enzymes involved in adrenal steroidogenesis, the connection between cortisol and obesity, and the role of hormone therapy in multiple sclerosis.

A riveting scientific account of why and how female serial killers commit murder-and often get away with it.