Brain health, as opposed to mental health, is a neglected phenomenon, less discovered but now capturing more attention. Currently, the concepts surrounding brain health are vague and no clear definition of this term exists. Assessing brain health early in life may offer insights into impending disruptions in brain function. If deteriorating or poor health of the brain is detected at a young age, therapeutic steps can be taken. The definition of brain health is "the preservation of optimal brain integrity and mental and cognitive function at a given age in the absence of overt brain diseases that affect normal brain function." Recently, cognitive age has been used as a better indicator of brain health called the "cognitive clock." This book reviews, for example, fMRI, EEG, and PET scans as well as measuring certain blood and CSF biomarker levels. A new noninvasive, cost-effective, and easily implemented tool for gauging brain health is introduced. This tool can be used in rural communities as well as in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This book focuses on the development of this new tool for brain health measurement as well as its cross-validation in diseased and healthy populations.
Reviewing fMRI, EEG and PET scan as well as measuring certain blood and CSF biomarker levels. A new tool for gauging brain health is introduced, it can be used in rural communities and LMIC. This book focuses on development of this new tool for brain health measurement, as well as its cross validation in diseased and healthy population.
Preface. Acknowledgment. About the Author. 1 Understanding Brain Health
versus Mental Health. 2 Burden of Brain Disorders and Challenges in Their
Diagnosis. 3 Factors Affecting Brain Health. 4 Determinants of Brain Health.
5 Measuring Brain Health: Methodology and Insights. 6 Laying the Basis for
Measuring Brain Health. 7 Digital Investigation of Traumatic Head Injuries. 8
The Healthy Brain: More Than a Wrinkled Supercomputer. 9 Unlocking the
Diseased Brains Secrets. 10 Cracking the Code of Brain Health. Index.
Dr. Umema Zafar is an accomplished physiologist, educator, and researcher with over a decade of experience in teaching and advancing medical sciences. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Physiology at HBS Medical College, Islamabad, she holds an MBBS, MPhil, and a PhD in Physiology from Khyber Medical University, Pakistan. Dr. Zafar has been recognized with the prestigious 2022 Research Recognition Award by the American Physiological Society and has served as Vice President of the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP).
Dr. Zafars groundbreaking work includes the development of a non-invasive tool to measure brain health and a predictive formula for height estimation based on age, gender, and hand size. Her expertise spans neurophysiology, medical education, and clinical research, with numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Zafar is deeply committed to social service. She volunteered in the medicine ward at Khyber Teaching Hospital during her undergraduate years and is an active member of professional organizations, including the American Physiological Society and Pakistan Physiological Society. An advocate for continuous learning, she has recently completed a hands-on course in aesthetic medicine, excelling in minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Zafars work reflects her passion for improving healthcare through research, education, and innovation, making her a leader in her field.
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