The recent surge of interest in the neuroscience of autism, HIV/AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other disorders has brought with it an increasing awareness of the effects of medical conditions on the brain and behavior—an awareness extending through the research and practice arenas, among those working with pediatric and adult clients alike. Comprehensive in scope and highly detailed in its coverage, the Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology is organized to give readers knowledge of the field, whether one needs to understand a clinical evaluation, design a research study, or gain a deeper understanding of disease processes and corresponding behaviors. Featuring the most up-to-date information on cognitive neuroscience to enhance the work of the practitioner, the student, or the researcher, the book handles theory, historical background, practical considerations, and controversial areas with clear explanations, clinical expertise, and real-world insight, and critiques diagnostic and assessment tools specific to disorders. The wide selection of commonly seen and rarely encountered diagnoses covered includes: • Primary nervous system disease and injury. • Vascular system disease. • Developmental, genetic, and structural disorders. • Dementia and normal aging. • Immune-related disorders. • Endocrine disease. • Metabolic conditions. • Plus a chapter on current and emerging approaches to rehabilitation. Opening out a specialty as it grows in importance, the Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology is an essential resource for the neuropsychology clinician, researcher, or graduate student. It will be stimulating and relevant reading for years to come.
Author(s): Joseph I. Tracy, Cynthia Lippincott-Stamos, Karol Osipowicz, Allison Berman (auth.), Carol L. Armstrong, Lisa Morrow (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 564
Tags: Neuropsychology; Neurology; Oncology; Cognitive Psychology; Health Psychology
Front Matter....Pages i-xxi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Epilepsy and Cognitive Plasticity....Pages 3-16
Traumatic Brain Injury....Pages 17-32
Neuropsychological Problems in Neuro-oncology....Pages 33-56
Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Autonomic Dysfunction and Cognition....Pages 57-66
Front Matter....Pages 67-67
Cardiovascular Disease and Neurocognitive Function....Pages 69-99
Cerebrovascular Disease and Disorders....Pages 101-121
Cognitive Declines During Migraine and Cluster Headaches Are Caused by Cerebral 5HT Neurotransmitter Dysfunction....Pages 123-128
Respiratory Disorders: Effects on Neurocognitive and Brain Function....Pages 129-145
Front Matter....Pages 147-147
Cerebral Palsy: Effects of Early Brain Injury on Development....Pages 149-163
Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective....Pages 165-191
Genetic Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disabilities....Pages 193-221
An Introduction to Hydrocephalus: Congenital and Late-Life Onset....Pages 223-236
Learning Disabilities....Pages 237-250
Frontal Lobe Disorders in Pediatric Neuropsychology: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tourette Disorder....Pages 251-273
Front Matter....Pages 275-275
Dementia....Pages 277-295
Theoretical Perspectives on Cognitive Aging....Pages 297-313
Neuropsychology of Movement Disorders and Motor Neuron Disease....Pages 315-333
Front Matter....Pages 335-335
Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Theories of Cognition and Depression in Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain–Barré Syndrome....Pages 337-353
Neurocognitive Function in Systemic Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases....Pages 355-372
HIV–AIDS: The Neurologic and Cognitive Consequences of HIV-1 Infection....Pages 373-396
Front Matter....Pages 335-335
Rheumatologic Conditions: Sjögren’s Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome....Pages 397-411
Front Matter....Pages 413-413
Neuropsychological Sequelae of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes....Pages 415-429
Neuropsychological Functioning of Endocrinology Disorders: Gonadotropic Hormones and Corticosteroids....Pages 431-445
Neuropsychological Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)....Pages 447-465
Front Matter....Pages 467-467
Hepatic Encephalopathy....Pages 469-477
Toxic Disorders and Encephalopathy....Pages 479-489
Neurocognition in Mitochondrial Disorders....Pages 491-501
Front Matter....Pages 503-503
Current Approaches to Cognitive Rehabilitation....Pages 505-517
Sensory Reweighting: A Rehabilitative Mechanism?....Pages 519-529
Back Matter....Pages 531-564
