1st Edition

Burn-Induced Neurodegeneration Therapies for Neuromotor Complications

256 Pages 46 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

256 Pages 46 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

This volume explores the emerging understanding that severe burns may act as catalysts for neurodegenerative processes, resulting in long‑term sensorimotor, cognitive, and functional decline. Burn‑induced systemic inflammation, neuroinflammatory cascades, and ICU‑related neurological syndromes collectively form a clinical continuum that mimics or contributes to neurodegeneration. Framed within... Read more

Acknowledgments

List of Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1 Burn Injury as a Neurodegenerative Catalyst

Mostafa M. Mostafa, Amany Gomaa Atiaa, and Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa

Chapter 2 Neuromotor Decline and Functional Impairments

Shehab M. Abd E‑Kader, Takwa E. Ellakwa, Amany Gomaa Atiaa, and Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa

Chapter 3 Burn Injury: A Trigger for Long‑Term Neurodegeneration

Amany M. Gad, Shehab M. Abd E‑Kader, Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa, and Amany Gomaa Atiaa

Chapter 4 Technological and Multidisciplinary Integration

Amany Gomaa Atiaa, Shehab M. Abd E‑Kader, Takwa E. Ellakwa, and Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa

Chapter 5 Beyond the Body: The Psychosocial Brain

Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa, Takwa E. Ellakwa, and Amany Gomaa Atiaa

Chapter 6 Biomarkers of Neuroimmunology‑ and Inflammation‑Associated with Burn Injury and Their Use in Predicting Neuromotor and Cognitive Outcomes

Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa, Mostafa M. Mostafa, and Amany Gomaa Atiaa

Chapter 7 Case Narratives and Global Practice Models

Amany Gomaa Atiaa, Shehab M. Abd E‑Kader, Takwa E. Ellakwa, and Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa

Chapter 8 Pharmacological and Adjunctive Therapies in Neuroburn Care

Walid Reda Ashour, Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa, Mostafa M. Mostafa, and Amany Gomaa Atiaa

Index

Biography

Amany Gomaa Atiaa

Department of Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Sinai University, Kantra Branch, Ismailia, Egypt.

Dr. Atiaa is a prominent researcher in the field of burn injury rehabilitation and neuroplasticity. Her research primarily focuses on the intersection of burn injury, neuromotor rehabilitation, and the integration of multidisciplinary approaches to recovery. She has worked extensively on evaluating functional recovery strategies in burn patients and has contributed significantly to the development of global practice models for burn rehabilitation.

Shehab M. Abd E‑Kader

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Abd E‑Kader is an expert in physical therapy with a strong focus on rehabilitation following neurotrauma, including burn injuries. His research spans the neurophysiological and functional impairments associated with burns, particularly in neuromotor decline and the long‑term impact on motor functions. His work integrates physical therapy, pain management, and innovative rehabilitation strategies aimed at restoring function and improving quality of life for burn survivors.

Doha El‑Sayed Ellakwa

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy for Girls, Al‑Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. 

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Kantra Branch, Ismailia, Egypt.

Dr. Ellakwa is a leading expert in biochemistry and molecular biology, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms involved in burn injuries and neuroinflammation. She has extensive experience in investigating the impact of severe burns on neurological outcomes and is dedicated to advancing knowledge in neuro‑burn rehabilitation. Her contributions to this work emphasize the importance of biomarkers and immune response in predicting neuromotor and cognitive outcomes following burn trauma.