Placebo Effects In Neurology

Name: Placebo Effects In Neurology
Brand: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Placebo Effects in NeurologyAuthor(s): Fabrizio Benedetti, Aziz Shaibani\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, United States\nImprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division\nISBN-13: 9780443298844, 978-0443298844\nSynopsis\nPlacebo Effects in Neurology delves into the intriguing phenomenon of placebos and their profound impact on neurological disorders. This book explores how placebo effects, occurring both in clinical trials and real-world practice, influence therapeutic outcomes, doctor-patient relationships, and symptom perception. The content provides insights into psychobiological mechanisms and specific conditions such as Parkinsons disease and migraine while addressing ethical and methodological concerns. With discussions on both deceptive and open-label placebos, the book invites readers to reconsider the potential of this underappreciated tool in neurology, offering a bridge between scientific research and practical application in the treatment of .