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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Physiology > General
A successful Wall Street trader turned neuroscientist reveals how
risk taking and stress transform our body chemistry
Before he became a world-class scientist, John Coates ran a
derivatives trading desk in New York City. He used the expression
"the hour between dog and wolf" to refer to the moment of
Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation traders passed through when under
pressure. They became cocky and irrationally risk-seeking when on a
winning streak, tentative and risk-averse when cowering from
losses. In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Coates
identified a feedback loop between testosterone and success--one
that can cloud men's judgment in high-pressure decision-making.
Coates demonstrates how our bodies produce the fabled gut feelings
we so often rely on, how stress in the workplace can impair our
judgment and even damage our health, and how sports science can
help us toughen our bodies against the ravages of stress. Revealing
the biology behind bubbles and crashes, "The Hour Between Dog and
Wolf "sheds new and surprising light on issues that affect us all.
Problems of Living: Perspectives from Philosophy, Psychiatry, and
Cognitive-Affective Science addresses philosophical questions
related to problems of living, including questions about the nature
of the brain-mind, reason and emotion, happiness and suffering,
goodness and truth, and the meaning of life. It draws on critical,
pragmatic, and embodied realism as well as moral naturalism, and
brings arguments from metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics
together with data from cognitive-affective science. This
multidisciplinary integrated approach provides a novel framework
for considering not only the nature of mental disorders, but also
broader issues in mental health, such as finding pleasure and
purpose in life.
Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Attention: Computational Models,
Physiology, and Disease States describes the brain mechanisms
underlying the attention control system, how those mechanisms are
examined, how they operate in different disease states, and methods
for improving them. Conceptual models of attention further explore
their functional operation. Coverage includes the different types
of attention, processing paths, brain anatomy, and attention's role
in memory and movement. Factors affecting attention are explored
including nutrition, exercise, and genetics. Neurocognitive
disorders impacting attention are discussed including autism, ADHD,
OCD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's Disease. Assessment methods and treatments are uniquely
set against the backdrop of current conceptual, computational, and
oscillatory-based models to encourage researchers to pursue
continued development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
Control Theory in Biomedical Engineering: Applications in
Physiology and Medical Robotics highlights the importance of
control theory and feedback control in our lives and explains how
this theory is central to future medical developments. Control
theory is fundamental for understanding feedback paths in
physiological systems (endocrine system, immune system,
neurological system) and a concept for building artificial organs.
The book is suitable for graduate students and researchers in the
control engineering and biomedical engineering fields, and medical
students and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding
of physiological processes, medical robotics (legs, hands, knees),
and controlling artificial devices (pacemakers, insulin injection
devices). Control theory profoundly impacts the everyday lives of a
large part of the human population including the disabled and the
elderly who use assistive and rehabilitation robots for improving
the quality of their lives and increasing their independence.
Introduction to Deep Learning and Neural Networks with Python (TM):
A Practical Guide is an intensive step-by-step guide for
neuroscientists to fully understand, practice, and build neural
networks. Providing math and Python (TM) code examples to clarify
neural network calculations, by book's end readers will fully
understand how neural networks work starting from the simplest
model Y=X and building from scratch. Details and explanations are
provided on how a generic gradient descent algorithm works based on
mathematical and Python (TM) examples, teaching you how to use the
gradient descent algorithm to manually perform all calculations in
both the forward and backward passes of training a neural network.
Major advancements in the field of in situ molecular pathology have
occurred since publication of the first edition. In Situ Molecular
Pathology and Co-expression Analyses, Second Edition, continues to
teach both the molecular basis for the improvements and the actual
protocols. This is the unique feature that separates it from the
pack of other "cook-book" type approaches. The fields of in situ
hybridization and immunohistochemistry have expanded rapidly where
computer-based analyses systems have greatly expanded the power of
these methods. Further, knowledge of the marked improvements in the
reagents themselves since the first edition can make the difference
of excellent versus misleading data. The automated platforms
require that researchers and diagnostic biomedical investigators
have a good understanding of the basics of in situ based tests,
protocols, and biochemistry for troubleshooting in order to
maximize the use of these platforms. This second edition focuses
attention on straightforward protocols used to simultaneously
detect two or more proteins/nucleic acids within intact tissue by
doing co-expression analyses. Practicing molecular pathologists,
diagnostic pathologists, laboratory directors, and toxicologists,
as well as clinicians and researchers in training, will benefit
from this clear presentation of protocols and theoretical
framework. Data derived from in situ hybridization and
immunohistochemistry.
Autophagy Processes and Mechanisms details the process of autophagy
and its significance in diseases and aging. It provides insights
into autophagy mechanisms and processes to broaden our
understanding. By collecting recent progress on several aspects of
the autophagy process, it provides a more integrative perspective
and serves as a resource that can influence future research
initiatives in the field. This new book is appropriate for basic
and applied researchers in cell biology, biologists and those
working in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Foundations of the Mind, Brain, and Behavioral Relationships:
Understanding Physiological Psychology is an engaging introduction
into neuroscience, and the portions of the nervous system,
perception, and the clinical considerations in physiological
psychology. "Clinical Applications" appear throughout the chapters
and provide real-world examples of brain–behavior relationships,
and how the nervous system interacts with other body systems to
create a specific behavior. Creating an interactive experience for
learners, this volume connects the study of neuroanatomy and
neurophysiology with clinically relevant topics, ranging from
stress and eating disorders to substance abuse, major affective
disorders, and schizophrenia. Integrating the foundations of
neuroscience with disorders encountered in clinical practice serves
as a foundation to better understand the clinical bases of these
conditions. Coauthored by clinical neuropsychologists, this book is
for those interested in learning about the underpinnings of the
mind, brain, and human behaviors in normal and divergent
functioning.
Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics: Emphasis on Nanotechnological
Advances presents the latest information on the second most common
neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly. Despite remarkable
progress in various PD therapeutics, such as microRNAs and brain
drug delivery systems, a few limitations impede their success. This
book sheds light on the pros and cons of recently developed novel
therapeutics. Very few books have highlighted the protective
efficacy of natural products, antioxidants, and biomaterial design
for other diseases.
The Human Hypothalamus: Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Volume 181 in
the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, provides comprehensive
summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as
they relate to clinical neurology. This volume identifies the
neurobiology and neurophysiology of disorders relating to the
hypothalamus and provides treatment information for these
disorders. Disorders covered include neuropsychiatric,
neurodegenerative, periodic, and autoimmune disorders. Coverage
includes Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, sleep, pain,
depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, autism, aggressions,
addiction, and more.
Pathophysiology of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Use of
Fingolimod in Cardioprotection is a deep examination into the
mechanisms of myocardial ischemiareperfusion injury and role of
fingolimod as a cardioprotective agent through its antioxidant,
anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects. Dr. Ahmed explore the
physiology and pathophysiology of myocardial metabolism under
normal and ischemic conditions and focused on pharmacological
cardioprotection. They provide a concise, yet rigorous discussion
of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, Myocardial Ischemia during
Circulatory Arrest, Myocardial Reperfusion, Myocardial Protection
related to Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and Role of Fingolimod in
Cardioprotection. Pathophysiology of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
and Use of Fingolimod in Cardioprotection is ideal for researchers,
cardiovascular scientists, and clinical pharmacologists to further
work in this challenging area and apply this knowledge to clinical
trials for cardioprotection.
Genetic Steroid Disorders, Second Edition targets adult and
pediatric endocrinologists, clinical geneticists, genetic
counselors, reproductive endocrinologists, neonatologists,
urologists, and psychoendocrinologists. It is designed to assist
these specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of steroid
disorders. This revision includes a new chapter on "Gonadotropins,
Obesity and Bone" and new research on non-invasive prenatal
diagnosis with cell-free DNA. Chapters are thoroughly updated
covering steroid disorders, the genetic bases for the disorder and
case presentations, This definitive reference belongs in every
medical library!
The Mechanics of Inhaled Pharmaceutical Aerosols: An Introduction,
Second Edition provides a concise, but thorough exposition of
fundamental concepts in the field of pharmaceutical aerosols. This
revised edition will allow researchers in the field to gain a
thorough understanding of the field from first principles, allowing
them to understand, design, develop and improve inhaled
pharmaceutical aerosol devices and therapies. Chapters consider
mechanics and deposition, specifically in the respiratory tract,
while others discuss the mechanics associated with the three
existing types of pharmaceutical inhalation devices. This text will
be very useful for academics and for courses taught at both
undergraduate and graduate levels. Because of the interdisciplinary
nature of this book, it will also serve a wide audience that
includes engineers and scientists involved with inhaled aerosol
therapies.
The Theory of Endobiogeny Volume 2: Foundational Concepts for
Treatments of Common Clinical Conditions addresses the core
elements of the adaptation response to stressors: autonomic nervous
system (ANS), corticotropic axis, immunity and digestive tract
function. The volume is oriented for clinical practice, offering
clear discussions on treating the root cause of numerous common
disorders, and symptomatically addressing the destabilizing factor
in a vast number of disorders ranging from depression to irritable
bowel, and from migraines to insomnia called spasmophilia.
The lymphatic system develops and functions in parallel with the
blood circulatory system (termed the "hemovasculature") and
accomplishes transport of interstitial fluids, dietary lipids, and
reverse transport of cholesterol, immune cells, and
antigens-providing a critical homeostatic fluid balance and
transmission of immune cells and mediators back to the
cardiovascular system. Although the daily flow of lymph (normally
1-2 L/day under unstressed conditions) is far lower than that of
daily blood flow (which is 7,500 L/day), without the adequate
functioning of the lymphatics, virtually all organs and tissues
would acutely suffer many different physical and inflammatory
stresses ranging from edema to organ system failure. Although blood
and lymphatic vessels often form in anatomic parallels to one
another, our knowledge of the workings of the lymphatic system, the
fine structure of lymphatic networks, how they function in
different organs, and how they are regulated physiologically and
immunologically are far from parallel; our knowledge of the
lymphatic system still remains at only a tiny fraction of what is
understood about the cardiovascular system. Although both the
cardiovascular and lymphatic systems are important transport
systems, what they transport and how they transport and propel
these very different cargoes could not be more dissimilar. This
book provides an overview of the history of the discovery (and
re-discovery) of the components of the lymphatic system, lymphatic
anatomy, physiological functions of lymphatics, molecular features
of the lymphatic system, and clinical perspectives involving
lymphatics which may be of interest to scientists, clinicians,
patients, and the lay public. We provide a current understanding of
some of the more important structural similarities and differences
between lymphatics and the blood vascular system, their coordinated
control by angiogenic and hemangiogenic growth factors and other
modulators, the fate and lineage determinants which control
lymphatic development, and the roles that lymphatics may play in
several different diseases.
Adolescent Psychosis: Clinical and Scientific Perspectives
discusses new methodologies and novel scientific findings, with a
comprehensive orientation into phenomenology, nosology, diagnostics
and the history of adolescent early-onset psychosis research. This
volume informs on psychotic disorders in adults and discusses
recent epidemiological studies, along with co-morbid aspects
associated with other neurodevelopmental syndromes and somatic
diseases. The book also provides suggestions for future research to
bridge neuroscience and the clinic using a translational
perspective, from the clinic to the genes and relevant phenotypes,
biomarkers, etiological aspects and clinical outcome. Topics
discussed bring together expert researchers in the field to
represent different translational perspectives and future
possibilities.
Modern Intervention Tools for Rehabilitation addresses current
advancements in rehabilitation to better equip clinicians and
researchers in the field. This resource will equip professionals
for better patient outcomes and improve future rehabilitation
research quality. An interdisciplinary understanding of the
rehabilitation field is crucial for improved patient care and
outcomes, with relevance to patient care in other disciplines as
well. With chapters dedicated to diagnostics, choosing appropriate
techniques, managing medical treatment, and proper equipment care,
readers will be well-equipped to decide on protocols, increase
patient outcomes, and improve quality of life.
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