Brainstorm: Detective Stories From the World of Neurology by Suzanne O'Sullivan

Description: Brainstorm by Suzanne O'Sullivan The brain is the most complex structure in the universe, and neurologists must puzzle out life-changing diagnoses from the tiniest of clues – its the ultimate in medical detective work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The brain is the most complex structure in the universe. Accompany one of the UKs top neurologists as she tries to puzzle out some of the most eye-opening symptoms medicine has to offerI loved it. She is in my view the best science writer around - a true descendant of Oliver Sacks Sathnam Sanghera, author of The Boy with the TopknotThe brain is the most complex structure in the universe.In Brainstorm the Wellcome Prize-winning author of Its All in Your Head uncovers the most eye-opening symptoms medicine has to offer.Powerfully life-affirming... Brainstorm is testament to OSullivans unshowy clarity of thought and her continued marvelling at the mysteries of the brain GuardianBrainstorm examines the stories of people whose symptoms are so strange even their doctor struggles to know how to solve them. A man who sees cartoon characters running across the room; a teenager who one day arrives home with inexplicably torn clothes; a girl whose world turns all Alice in Wonderland; another who transforms into a ragdoll whenever she even thinks about moving.The brain is the most complex structure in the universe, and neurologists must puzzle out life-changing diagnoses from the tiniest of clues - its the ultimate in medical detective work. In this riveting book, one of the UKs leading neurologists takes you with her as she follows the trail of her patients symptoms- feelings of dej vu lead us to a damaged hippocampus; spitting and fidgeting to the right temporal lobe; fear of movement to a brain tumour; a missed heart beat to the limbic system.Its a journey that will open your eyes to the unfathomable intricacies of the brain, and the infinite variety of human capacity and experience. Author Biography Dr Suzanne OSullivan has been a consultant in neurology since 2004, first working at The Royal London Hospital and now as a consultant in clinical neurophysiology and neurology at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and for a specialist unit based at the Epilepsy Society. She specialises in the investigation of complex epilepsy and also has an active interest in psychogenic disorders. Suzannes book about psychosomatic illness, Its All in Your Head, won both the Wellcome Book Prize and the Royal Society of Biology Book Prize. Review Powerfully life-affirming... Brainstorm is testament to OSullivans unshowy clarity of thought and her continued marvelling at the mysteries of the brain -- Colin Grant * Guardian *A fascinating attempt to draw the lay reader into understanding more about the function and malfunction of the brain by using real-life stories... OSullivan is a good, clear writer, lacks pomposity and avoids cliché -- her first book, Its All in Your Head, won the Wellcome Prize -- David Aaronovitch * The Times *OSullivan writes beautifully and is full of wonder... a pleasure -- John Preston * Mail on Sunday *A tremendously interesting work of medical humanity... The main effect of this fascinating collection of clinical stories, by the end, is to make any reader without brain dysfunction exceedingly grateful for the fragile miracle going in inside their own skull every second -- Steven Poole * Daily Telegraph *I loved it. She is in my view the best science writer around - a true descendant of Oliver Sacks * Sathnam Sanghera, author of The Boy with the Topknot * Promotional The brain is the most complex structure in the universe. Accompany one of the UKs top neurologists as she tries to puzzle out some of the most eye-opening symptoms medicine has to offer Review Text Powerfully life-affirming... Brainstorm is testament to OSullivans unshowy clarity of thought and her continued marvelling at the mysteries of the brain Review Quote Powerfully life-affirming... Brainstorm is testament to OSullivans unshowy clarity of thought and her continued marvelling at the mysteries of the brain Promotional "Headline" The brain is the most complex structure in the universe. Accompany one of the UKs top neurologists as she tries to puzzle out some of the most eye-opening symptoms medicine has to offer Details ISBN1784704997 Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1784704997 ISBN-13 9781784704995 Publication Date 2019-04-04 Pages 352 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Subtitle Detective Stories From the World of Neurology Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 616.8 Short Title Brainstorm Language English UK Release Date 2019-04-04 AU Release Date 2019-04-04 NZ Release Date 2019-04-04 Narrator Simon Russell Beale Translator Susan Massotty Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. 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