Science of Pain - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0123746256 ISBN 13: 9780123746252

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 2008

Riassunto

This book presents the most current scientific understanding behind most common pain disorders. Clinical scientists involved in pain science will gain a basic understanding of the causes of many types of pain and will be able to discuss various therapies with patients. Researchers new to pain science will gain an overall understanding of pain pathophysiology and targets for pain treatments. Covering every major aspect of pain science, from molecular and cellular pathways of pain to pain disorders and their treatments, Science of Pain bridges basic and clinical research like no other book on the topic. Edited by world-renowned pain scientist and Editor-in-Chief of the journal PAIN, Allan Basbaum, this book is an in-depth reference for basic and clinical scientists in pain research who must understand the basic science of pain, and help develop new treatment strategies for pain disorders.

* Presents the most current scientific understanding of neuroscience of pain, written by the world's leading experts
* Integrates basic neuroscience research and clinical aspects of pain disorders
* Covers both neurobiological basis and clinical treatment for a pain disorder (e.g., migraine, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, post-stroke pain)
* Covers pain pathways and mechanisms both in text and in full-color illustrations
* Includes topics specific to gender and age group addressing the trend in research toward developing individualized treatments

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Recensione

"Science of Pain would be a welcome addition to any pain scientist’s book collection and for anyone looking for a reference book about basic science of pain and related disorders."--European Journal of Pain (February 2011)

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0123746256
• ISBN 13: 9780123746252
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 1078
• Redattore: Basbaum Allan I., Bushnell M. Catherine Ph.D.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile