Synopses & Reviews
Neuroprotection has been placed on a firm scientific basis during the past decade due to an improved understanding of the molecular basis of neurological diseases and the knowledge that treatment of neurological disorders should not be merely symptomatic but preventative
Synopsis
This Handbook reviews neuroprotection based on contemporary understanding of the molecular basis of neurological disorders. Cutting-edge and innovative, the book documents neuroprotective effects of established drugs, as well as new drugs in development.
Synopsis
Describes the neuroprotective effects of established and newer drugs which have undergone clinical trials
Provides comprehensive coverage of the topic through the prism of multiple neurological disorders
Serves as a key reference volume for neurologists and pharmacologists
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Neuroprotective Agents 3. Neuroprotection in Cerebrovascular Disease 4. Neuroprotection in Traumatic Brain Injury 5. Neuroprotection in Spinal Cord Injury 6. Neuroprotection in Neurodegenerative Disorders 7. Neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease 8. Neuroprotection in Alzheimer's Disease 9. Neuroprotection in Huntington's Disease 10. Neuroprotection in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 11. Neuroprotection in Miscellaneous Neurological Disorders 12. Neuroprotection of the Optic Nerve and the Retina 13. Neuroprotection during Anesthesia and Surgery 14. Future Prospects of Neuroprotective Therapies