Perinatal Brain Damage - From Pathogenesis to Neuroprotection

This volume is based on a highly successful conference dedicated to "Perinatal
brain damage:from pathogenesis to neuroprotection". Neonatologists,
paediatricians, paediatric neurologists,obstetricians, basic researchers
involved in neurosciences, as well as rehabilitation professionals, will be
interested by this ensuing publication.The volume covers pathogenic aspects of
brain lesions occurring in the fetal and neonatal period, and addresses the
issues of diagnostic workup and treatment.The most authoritative basic
researchers, clinicians, and specialists in the field of neuroimaging, provide
chapters on recent clinical advances.

A subject of particular importance is the neurological vulnerability of the
preterm infant, which also touches on ethical aspects of the care of high-risk
preterm babies and those born from multiple pregnancies. A particularly
original session focuses on cerebral white matter and the many issues related
to this crucial part of the developing brain. Experts also deal with cerebral
visual impairment, motor development, cognitive function, and the mechanisms
underlying the neuronal plasticity of the infant's brain. Concepts of
neuroprotection are also outlined, based on pharmacological agents tested on
experimental animals and the best drugs used to treat neonatal convulsions.