Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury will improve readers'' understanding of the complexities of diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injuries. Featuring chapters on drug delivery, different treatments, and rehabilitation, this volume discusses in detail the impact early diagnosis and effective management has on the long-term prognosis of these injuries and the lives of those affected. This book will be relevant for neuroscientists, neurologists, clinicians, and anyone working to better understand these injuries.Traumatic brain injury has complex etiology and may arise as a consequence of physical abuse, violence, war, vehicle collisions, working in the construction industry, and sports. Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury will improve readers'' understanding of the detailed processes arising from traumatic brain injury. Featuring chapters on neuroinflammation, metabolism, and psychology, this volume discusses the impact of these injuries on neurological and body systems to better understand underlying pathways. This book will be relevant for neuroscientists, neurologists, clinicians, and anyone working to better understand traumatic brain injury.Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury:- Covers both the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain cord injury- Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary, and summary points to aid in understanding- Features chapters on epidemiology and pain- Includes MRI usage, biomarkers, and stem cell and gene therapy for management of spinal cord injury- Discusses pain reduction, drug delivery, and rehabilitationCellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury:- Summarizes the neuroscience of traumatic brain injury, including cellular and molecular biology- Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary, and summary points to aid in understanding- Features chapters on signaling and hormonal events- Includes plasticity and gene expression- Examines health and stress behaviors after traumatic brain injury
