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

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ISBN 10 : 0521653045 ISBN 13 : 9780521653046

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

This clinical reference addresses the hormonal basis of mental disorders in older people.

A propos du livre

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521653045
• ISBN 13: 9780521653046
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 378
• Éditeur: Morrison Mary F.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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