This book does what it says on the box (sleeve), and is ‘… a focused approach to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the most common autonomic disorders that may present to the clinical ...

In order for your body to work properly, your nervous system needs to be working properly. Your nervous system is responsible for helping your brain communicate with your body and helping your body ...

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

Mark F. Lesses, M.D. Research associate, Boston State Hospital. Abraham Myerson, M.D. Director of research, Boston State Hospital. Select the format you want to export the citation of this publication ...

The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger autonomic system in your body. Its function is to keep the basic functions of your body working as they should.

The nervous system is a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body. It is essentially the body's electrical wiring.

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life threatening condition common in people who have experienced spinal cord injury in the upper back. AD occurs when an injury disrupts the nervous ...