Biomarkers can be broadly defined as qualitative or quantitative measurements that convey
information on the physiopathological state of a subject at a certain time point or disease …

With the contribution from more than one hundred CNS neurotrauma experts, this book
provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account on the latest developments in the area of …

Carbon-fiber microelectrodes (CFMEs) have been a useful tool for measuring rapid changes
in neurotransmitters because of their small size, sensitivity, and good electrochemical …

Executive function is an umbrella term that includes cognitive processes such as decision-
making, impulse control, attention, behavioral flexibility, and working memory. Each of these …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of
nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons and the accumulation of alpha-synuclein. Both traumatic …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a pervasive problem in the United States and worldwide, as
the number of diagnosed individuals is increasing yearly and there are no efficacious …

Abstract Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have resulted in thousands of military personnel
suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI), including closed-head injuries. Of interest is whether …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors often suffer from a wide range of post-traumatic deficits,
including impairments in behavioral, cognitive, and motor function. Regulation of glutamate …

Cognitive problems are one of the main causes of ongoing disability after traumatic brain
injury. The heterogeneity of the injuries sustained and the variability of the resulting …

Delusional parasitosis (DP) is a psychotic condition in which a person has the unshakeable
and mistaken belief (delusion) and/or aberrant perception (hallucination) of being infested …