Reprogramming of the brain /

• Corporate Author: Reprogramming the Human Brain: Translating Brain Plasticity Research into Clinical Practice (Conference)
• Other Authors: Møller, Aage R. (Editor), Chapman, Sandra Bond (organizer of meeting.)
• Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006.
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Series: Progress in brain research ; v. 157.
• Subjects: Neuroplasticity > Congresses.; Brain stimulation > Congresses.; Brain damage > Treatment > Congresses.; Central nervous system > Diseases > Congresses.; Central nervous system > Diseases > Treatment > Congresses.; Plasticité neuronale.; Cerveau > Stimulation.; Cerveau > Lésions et blessures.; MEDICAL > Neuroscience.; PSYCHOLOGY > Neuropsychology.; Brain damage > Treatment.; Brain stimulation.; Central nervous system > Diseases.; Central nervous system > Diseases > Treatment.; Neuroplasticity.; Plasticiteit.; Hersenen.; Neuronal Plasticity.; Brain Injuries > rehabilitation.; Deep Brain Stimulation.; Electronic books.; Conference papers and proceedings.

The brain is plastic and it can change its function to adapt to changing demands of various kinds. The brain can also re-organize and change its function to better utilize its resources when parts of the brain have been damaged through injuries and diseases. This means that the brain is not "ha...

Table of Contents:

• Section I: Basis for Cortical Rewiring
• Section II: Molecular Basis for Signaling in CNS and Memory
• Section III: The Aging Brain
• Section IV: Brain Injury
• Section V: Spinal cord
• Section VI: Prostheses and plasticity
• Section VII: Pain and tinnitus.