Overview
Pain is a major health concern and a growing field of research. Molecular biologists have made rapid progress in finding relationships between genetics and pain, and ""Molecular Pain"" is the first book specifically written to bring this research to doctors and pain scientists. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book utilizes basic neuroscience to explain the mechanisms of pain. It explores current pain medicine as well as alternative treatments for chronic pain, such as acupuncture. Edited by a leading neuroscientist and written by international experts, ""Molecular Pain"" is a concise and comprehensive review of recent progress in the field of pain.
Full Product Details
Author: Min Zhuo
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 1.493kg
ISBN: 9780387752686
ISBN 10: 0387752684
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 11 August 2008
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
From the reviews: <p> Developments in molecular biology triggered an enhanced interest in mechanisms of pain generation and modulation, since newer therapies can be developed with a molecular scaffold. This book is the first to address this emerging concept. a ] Neurologists, neuroscientists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, physiologists, anatomists, and acupuncturists are the main audience. a ] This is an excellent resource for scientists and physicians involved in the treatment of pain. It is comprehensive and unique a ] . highly recommended for all those involved in the study of pain. (Celso Agner, Doodya (TM)s Review Service, October, 2008)
From the reviews: Developments in molecular biology triggered an enhanced interest in mechanisms of pain generation and modulation, since newer therapies can be developed with a molecular scaffold. This book is the first to address this emerging concept. ! Neurologists, neuroscientists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, physiologists, anatomists, and acupuncturists are the main audience. ! This is an excellent resource for scientists and physicians involved in the treatment of pain. It is comprehensive and unique ! . highly recommended for all those involved in the study of pain. (Celso Agner, Doody's Review Service, October, 2008)
Author Information
Min Zhuo, PhD, is a Full Professor in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, and the Centre for the Study of Pain at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Pain and Cognition and EJLB-CIHR Michael Smith Chair in Neurosciences and Mental Health. He is also the Changjiang Scholar at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. He acts ad Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Pain, the first online journal in the field (http://www.molecularpain.com).
