Bøger af Abbie Bardsley

A neurological disorder refers to any disorder of the nervous system. A variety of symptoms can occur during these disorders due to biochemical, structural or electrical abnormalities in the spinal cord, brain or other nerves. Biomarkers offer a dynamic and powerful approach for gaining a better knowledge of a range of neurological disorders. They are also used in prognosis, screening, observational and analytic epidemiology, diagnosis, and randomized clinical trials. These markers are defined as changes in the constituents of body fluids or tissues, which provide a way to classify diseases and risk factors uniformly. They can help in learning more about the underlying pathogenesis of a disease. Biomarkers can also reflect the entire disease spectrum from the earliest manifestations to the final stages. The validity of biomarkers must be carefully evaluated in relation to the stage of disease. This book aims to shed light on the clinical biomarkers of neurological disorders. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The branch of medical science which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the ailments of the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves is known as clinical neurology. Biomarkers within this field are utilized for various purposes which include, determining the stage of a disease, guiding clinical diagnosis, monitoring progression or response to therapy, and assessing the risk associated with the disease. The biomarkers which are studied within the field of clinical neurology are found in the cerebral spinal fluid, and are not detectable in the blood. The blood brain barrier closely protects the brain and provides protection from various harmful substances present in the bloodstream. This barrier makes blood tests inconvenient and makes the brain's chemistry inaccessible. Latest advances used for detection through biomarkers, are making the brain accessible while making the neurological disorders treatable. This book explores all the important aspects of clinical neurology in the modern day. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about the importance of biomarkers within this field.