Surfing the Brain: An exploration of the fringes of Neurology

Surfing the Brain is a uniquely exciting exploration of the past, the present, and the future of neurology, covering themes from its age-old practices to its cutting-edge advances. The book navigates key neurological disorders such as migraine, epilepsy, and dementia, and it highlights surprising and unexpected features at their fringes - from strange research findings and discoveries, to perplexing practices and risk factors. It is also a light-hearted look back at the history of the pioneers and defining patients of the field of neurology, the technological advancements that have transformed the specialty, and the uncertainties and debates that have defined it.The purpose of the book is public awareness and enlightenment, but the medically trained such as doctors, nurses, and medical students will find the information in the book educational and fascinating given how rarely the topics are examined or discussed outside the confines of neurology.The academically-minded reader will also find the exte Read more