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Hormones Gender and the Aging Brain: The Endocrine Basis of Geriatric Psychiatry - Couverture souple

Morrison, Mary F.

 
9780521041737: Hormones Gender and the Aging Brain: The Endocrine Basis of Geriatric Psychiatry
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ISBN 10 : 0521041732 ISBN 13 : 9780521041737
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The significance of hormone action in psychiatry has been long studied, now including the psychiatric effects of hormones on the aging process. This clinical reference addresses the hormonal basis of mental disorders in older people. Hormones influence a wide range of states and conditions, from pain tolerance and anorexia to attention, mood, immunity, cardiovascular and cognitive function, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Written by an eminent team of psychiatrists, psychologists, geriatricians and neuropharmacologists, this book brings together established information and findings in four sections: • An overview of the basic science of neurosteroids • Sex difference and the roles that cortisol, thyroid hormone, and the sex steroids estrogen, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone play in common mental disorders and pain sensitivity • Psychoneuroimmunology in relation to age • Sex differences and hormones in psychotropic drug metabolism in the elderly.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The significance of hormone action in psychiatry has been long studied, now including the psychiatric effects of hormones on the aging process. This clinical reference addresses the hormonal basis of mental disorders in older people. Hormones influence a wide range of states and conditions, from pain tolerance and anorexia to attention, mood, immunity, cardiovascular and cognitive function, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Written by an eminent team of psychiatrists, psychologists, geriatricians and neuropharmacologists, this book brings together established information and findings in four sections: • An overview of the basic science of neurosteroids • Sex difference and the roles that cortisol, thyroid hormone, and the sex steroids estrogen, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone play in common mental disorders and pain sensitivity • Psychoneuroimmunology in relation to age • Sex differences and hormones in psychotropic drug metabolism in the elderly.

Revue de presse

'This reference text provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the role of hormones (primarily steroid hormones, such as estrogens, androgens, glucocorticoids and thyroid hormones) in the aging brain and in relationship to mental health in the elderly ... an excellent review of current knowledge in endocrinology related to geriatric psychiatry.' Deborah R. Gustafson, Acta Psychiatrica

'... an engaging read for those working on old age psychiatry ... it brings things together clearly and offers a stimulating and enjoyable read'. Susan M. Benbow, International Geriatric Psychiatry

'... provides valuable information for clinicians and basic researchers alike in this complex and growing area.' Glenda Gillies, Journal of Neurological & Neurosurgical Psychiatry

'... clear, well presented ... it offers plenty of ideas for future research in the area of endocrinology and psychiatry ...' Bebe Fahy, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521041732
ISBN 13 
9780521041737
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
380
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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