Excellent book, detailing some of the challenges within neurology
923937
Excellent book, detailing some of the challenges within neurology.  Written so that the average reader will understand, it was also entertaining for a physician.
3437268
This is a very nice interdisciplinary book. It deals with neuronal models and a number of issues related to filtering and  model uncertainty. This book will prove helpful for those who need to grasp knowledge about neurons, models and data from both. There is much information on historical development of the field which is an extra benefit. The author succeeds in making a strong point for Kalman filtering (in one of its nonlinear versions, the UKF) as a tool for handling, model, data and uncertainty. The book, which is very well written, reads more like a research monograph than a textbook and the bias is clearly towards neural issues albeit the author's efforts to relate the material to control engineering. Given the "plant" considered by the author, it is fair to say that his efforts have been quite successful.
2335623
A good pocket book, useful for quick consultation and review of the principal features of most neurological conditions.
Chapters are well organized, easy to follow and complete despsite their concision. Tables and diagrams provide a fast and efficient review of principal differential diagnosis and therapies. Its extended list of references offers interesting cues to delve into.
Useful both for medical students and residents,as companion of a more extended textbook.
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I am a PGY3 neurology resident and have found this book to be extremely helpful. I almost didn't buy this book due to the questionabe reviews, but I ultimately decided to take the risk because I was disappointed with the other case-based neurology textbooks I had purchased. I have been very impressed with this book, and it mirrors clinical cases one sees during neurology residency particularly well. The images are high quality, and the explanations and tables are detailed and succinct. I have bought many neurology books and have been using this as one of my main three books (I am also using the Clinical Neurology book by Cheng-Ching and the Color Atlas of Neurology by Rohkamm). Those three have been my reference books for much of the end of my PGY2 year and beginning of PGY3 year. I can't speak to why there are many reviews that are all 5-stars and on the same day, but I do highly recommend this book.
1099802
Brilliant book!  Backed by research and neuroscience
965469
As a person who was heavily involved in the publishing process of this book (I am Nicola's publisher), I am always impressed with Dr. Nicola's wide ranging knowledge of Lyme disease. It's so easy to just assume this is "just another Lyme book", after so many Lyme books have hit the market recently.

In her newest book, "Lyme Brain," she really digs into one of the most difficult problems facing Lyme sufferers: neurological issues. Many people notice that even after their bodies bounce back to normal, their brains are left in the dust. That's because Lyme disease is primarily a neurological disorder, with scientific name "neuroborreliosis."

Personally, even after publishing many Lyme books and studying this topic extensively, I came away from Dr. Nicola's book with a fresh perspective and at least a dozen new modalities to try. Of particular interest to me was her chapter on neuroplasticity, which is a fascinating and can't-miss area of Lyme research, not only for those with "Lyme brain" but pretty much anyone with neurological damage or stress. In fact, I've been pondering the information she provided in this chapter, almost on a daily basis, since I read about it.

I hope you have the chance to check this book out and learn from Dr. Nicola's wisdom.
4521476
This is an outstanding book, because the authors achieve a perfect balance between qualitative, intuitive neurophysiological interpretations and mathematical rigour of graph theory applied to structural and functional brain networks. The concepts are very clearly explained and comprehensively illustrated by well chosen examplary cases, which are drawn from a large spectrum ranging from animal to the human nervous system.
From my neurologist's/epileptologist's point of view this is one of the very few books (such as Olaf Sporn's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Networks-of-the-Brain-MIT-Press/dp/0262528983/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Networks of the Brain (MIT Press)</a>&nbsp;or Gyorgy Buzsaki's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rhythms-of-the-Brain/dp/0199828237/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rhythms of the Brain</a>) that are really helpful to clinicians interested in trans-disciplinary research and might thus hopefully help to pave the way to a future "network neurology/epileptology".

Kaspar Schindler, MD, PhD, Prof. of Epileptology & Managing Director of the Sleep-Wake-Epilepsy Center, University of Bern, Switzerland
1592199
This book provides a somewhat unique look at the multifaceted challenges of ADHD and related neurological patterns. It presents the author's personal story of herself and her children, along with the experiences of others and insights from several professionals who contribute information about factors that can foster ADHD and methods that can bring balance and health.

The book examines a range of therapies, including nutrition, heavy metal detox, dietary changes, homeopathy, chiropractic, energy psychology, brain gym, and oriental medicine. It also exposes the many hazards that can contribute to the ADHD conditions, such as pregnancy and birth problems, allergies, immune issues, vaccines, pesticides, food additives, food intolerances, emotional stresses, and artificial electromagnetic fields.

A key point in the book is that allopathic medications used for ADHD don't treat anything that's actually causing the problems, and they can aggravate the issues or cause other problems. The author is certain that seeking natural alternatives provided a much better outcome for her family than would occur for individuals who remain stuck in a conventional medicine paradigm. That has been my observation with ADHD as well - understanding the multiple levels of factors that foster ADHD symptoms and then taking steps to heal those issues leads to excellent results.

As Deborah Merlin and her collaborators discovered, most medical doctors are programmed to rely on drugs to treat symptoms - not to find or address the causes. If you wish to address ADHD in a healthy way it is essential to apply this holistic approach and reject the viewpoint of miseducated physicians. I congratulate Merlin for sharing her personal story and enlisting others with experience treating ADHD naturally to enlighten the public about ways of overcoming challenges associated with ADHD.
4315339
This is an excellent compilation of common and not so common conditions in Vascular neurology.  The presentations are straightforward and discussion relevant to the neurology, critical care and IM clinician taking care of these patients.  The book is well organized with a comprehensive yet non-burdensome review of each case.  I would definitely consider this to be a good read for the Neurology residents rotating through the Vascular and Neuro ICU services.
4879069
What a fascinating book! I initially bought the Kindle version and after reading the first few hundred pages decided to buy the hard cover version as I would like to lend it and refer to it frequently which I find awkward to do with the Kindle.
Being a nurse, and having worked in a Neuro ICU, the subject always fascinated me anyway, but Dr. Swaab explains so well how what is happening in the brain correlates with human behaviour through all stages of life from in-utero to death. I believe most people would not find the material too difficult to comprehend.
4087596
I like how Olive Sacks puts a human face on Neurological conditions . The case studies are all very  interesting , accessible and often stranger than fiction . In this book his main focus was vision and autism which should have bin clearer in his description .  Two separate books would have made more sense to me and divided into chapters on the nature of the condition verses the case study . I'm a big fan of his though . Great Neurologist with stories guaranteed to blow your mind .
635227
I am interested in mindfulness and physiological - as well as the neurological and psychological - aspects of the brain.  This book is fantastic - I recommend it to anyone who is looking for insights into the mind-body connection, and how "intractable" forms of brain injuries and syndromes can be altered. Many long-held theories about the immutable, hardwired nature of the brain are debunked, or at least seriously questioned. An extremely well-written, thought- provoking and accessible book for professionals and anyone who is interested in learning about the wonderful elasticity the brain.
3525440
i made it a point to read this monograph during my required rotation in neurology. at times it was difficult to plow through as neurology is not really my thing, but i was glad i read the whole thing.

interestingly, my attending was none too pleased i was reading this. her thought was that this was more of a resident level book and too specific for someone needing a general overview of neurology.

since my interests lie in trauma and critical care, the topics in this book were of great interest to me. recommended for anyone who takes care of comatose patients!
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Dennis's story is of her own pursuit to correctly diagnose and understand the mysterious debilitating illness that drastically altered her life. . . encephalitis. Her challenge to comprehend and cope with baffling symptoms while struggling with the inability of the medical community to reach a diagnosis was a difficult journey. Thank you, Becky Dennis, for sharing a much needed level of  brain injury awareness through your well-written book!
1556034
I found this book to be very informative about sensory disorders and ways to help children overcome them.

The first section dealt with the types of sensory disorders.  This became somewhat drawn out for me.  There were paragraphs about each type of sensory processing along with a chart of normal and SPD kids reactions.  I found that the charts were more interesting to read and that I was able to see the disconnection of the child with SPD much better.  The checklists for identifying which SPD your child might have were interesting in the details it provides.  Unfortunately(?), my son never really fell into one category but had a few "hits" in many categories.

The second part dealt with ways to help SPD kids overcome their issues.  I found this section to be the best part of the book.  It showed ways to provide support at home and at school.  It gave examples again between normal and SPD kids.  I found myself highlighting much of the chapter on how to help kids with SPD progress.  I'm looking forward to working with my son on those activities.

Overall, the book was very good.  For those who have researched SPD before, the first section might be a bit repetitive.  But, the second section was well worth it!
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This book is well written with current material and fairly up-to-date research. I don't know if it truly changed the way I think, but I introduced this book  to a group of intelligent students and made it a required reading. It has been a fantastic experience reading this book and discussing the inner workings of our brain with my neuroscience students.
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This is an excellent current guide for caregivers and children of persons with Alzheimer's disease.  But, if you are interested in non-Alzheimer's memory problems, you will need another source.  The subtitle led me to believe the book would have more general coverage in that area.  But the authors do discuss family support, intervention and medical treatements.  Taking care of one's self (diet, exercise both aerobic and anaerobic, and careful management of high blood pressure, diabetis, and cholesterol) might delay or slow the progress of the disease.  A very useful list of resources with websites is appended.  A wise read for persons with interest in this medical arena.