The Brain Under Siege, Howard L. Weiner
The Brain Under Siege, Howard L. Weiner
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The Brain Under Siege
Solving the Mystery of Brain Disease, and How Scientists are Following the Clues to a Cure

Author: Howard L. Weiner

Narrator: Howard L. Weiner

Unabridged: 15 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/02/2021

Synopsis

Multiple Sclerosis. Parkinson’s Disease. Alzheimer’s. ALS. Chances are that you know someone with a neurologic disease. Because the brain controls so much and is integral to our identity, the diseases that affect it are uniquely devastating both to patients and families. And because it remains the most mysterious of our vital organs, treating the brain is an ongoing puzzle. In The Brain Under Siege, Howard Weiner likens the brain to a crime scene, showing listeners how “clues” point to causes and suggest paths to a cure. He takes listeners on a journey through the latest technological advances, exploring which routes of investigation have gone cold and which have led to breakthroughs. Informative and engaging, this groundbreaking book tells the story behind the science—painting a picture of the discoveries, setbacks, false leads, and victories on the front lines of brain research. Weiner also offers unique insight by exploring the experiences of the brave patients and families who make cutting-edge clinical trials possible. Both a clear-eyed assessment of where the science stands and a gripping and poignant narrative of the dramatic pursuit for a cure, The Brain Under Siege is a must-listen for patients, families, and anyone interested in unraveling the mysteries of the brain.

About Howard L. Weiner

Howard L. Weiner, MD, is the Robert L. Kroc Professor of Neurology at the Harvard Medical School, the director and founder of the Brigham MS Center, and the codirector of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He has pioneered therapies and investigated disease mechanisms for conditions including MS, Alzheimer’s, and ALS. He is the author of the book Curing MS, the documentary What is Life?, and the feature-length drama Abe and Phil’s Last Poker Game.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bharath on October 14, 2021

Brain health is thankfully receiving more and more attention. The major diseases which this book discusses – Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) & Glioblastoma leaves people and families shattered. I myself have seen the impact it has had with peopl......more

Goodreads review by Kat on November 15, 2021

It took me quite a lot of time to finish it. And that´s because it´s incredibly detailed. First, you have to know that this is not a light book for someone who likes to read popular science. This is more for people who do have either a strong interest in the subject or have a scientific background.......more

Goodreads review by CallahansBooks on March 03, 2022

By likening the fight against Alzheimer’s and other afflictions to a detective’s method, Dr. Howard Weiner makes “The Brain Under Siege” surprisingly dramatic. A neurology professor at Harvard Medical School, Weiner treats the brain as a crime scene and physiological details as clues to guide an “in......more

Goodreads review by Mimi on April 17, 2022

Wonderful book. Wether you are looking to expand your knowledge is brain disorders or just wanting to investigate further into a specific condition. This book explains 5 most common brain conditions; ALS, Parkinson’s Disease, Glioblastoma, MS, and Alzheimer’s. It is easy to read for the non medical......more

Goodreads review by Aidan on August 14, 2024

highly recommend if your interested in a relatively deep dive into brain diseases. obviously not spoiling so yee, but very informative in terms of the roots, treatments, processes etc. of brain diseases such as MS, alzheimer’s, ALS, parkinson’s etc.......more

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