Handbook of the Biology of Aging

Handbook of the Biology of Aging
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 469
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ISBN-10 : 9780128162835
ISBN-13 : 012816283X
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of the Biology of Aging by : Nicolas Musi

Handbook of the Biology of Aging, Ninth Edition, provides a comprehensive synthesis and review of the latest and most important advances and themes in modern biogerontology. The book focuses on the trend of 'big data' approaches in the biological sciences, presenting new strategies to analyze, interpret and understand the enormous amounts of information being generated through DNA sequencing, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomics methodologies applied to aging related problems. Sections cover longevity pathways and interventions that modulate aging, innovative tools that facilitate systems-level approaches to aging research, the mTOR pathway and its importance in age-related phenotypes, and much more. - Assists researchers in keeping abreast of research and clinical findings outside their subdiscipline - Helps medical, behavioral and social gerontologists understand what basic scientists and clinicians are discovering - Includes new chapters on genetics, evolutionary biology, bone aging, and epigenetic control - Examines the diverse research being conducted in the study of the biology of aging

Handbook of the Biology of Aging

Handbook of the Biology of Aging
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 583
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ISBN-10 : 9780123786395
ISBN-13 : 0123786398
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of the Biology of Aging by : Edward J. Masoro

Handbook of the Biology of Aging, Seventh Edition, reviews and synthesizes recent findings and discoveries in the field. This volume is part of The Handbooks of Aging series, which also includes The Handbook of the Psychology of Aging and The Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences. The book is organized into two parts. Part 1 covers basic aging processes. It covers concepts relevant to clinical research, such as muscle, adipose tissue, and stem cells. It discusses research on how dietary restriction can slow down the aging process and extend life in a wide range of species. Part 2 deals with the medical physiology of aging. It contains several chapters on the aging of the human brain. These chapters deal not only with diseases but also with normal aging changes to cerebral vasculature and myelination as well as the clinical implications of those changes. Additional chapters cover how aging affects central features of human health such as insulin secretion, pulmonary and cardiac function, and the ability to maintain body weight and body temperature. The volume is primarily directed at basic researchers who wish to keep abreast of new research outside their own subdiscipline. It will also be useful to medical, behavioral, and social gerontologists who want to learn about the discoveries of basic scientists and clinicians. - Contains basic aging processes as determined by animal research as well as medical physiology of aging as known in humans - Covers hot areas of research, like stem cells, integrated with longstanding areas of interest in aging like telomeres, mitochondrial function, etc. - Edited by one of the fathers of gerontology (Masoro) and contributors represent top scholars in gerintology

Geriatric Gastroenterology

Geriatric Gastroenterology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 660
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ISBN-10 : 9781441916235
ISBN-13 : 1441916237
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Geriatric Gastroenterology by : C. S. Pitchumoni

As aging trends in the United States and Europe in particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly older society, it would be prudent for health care providers to better prepare for such changes. By including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacology, pathology, radiology and other relevant associated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique volume includes provision of training for current and future generations of physicians to deal with the health problems of older adults. It will also serve as a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for ease of reference. Relevant to the geriatric age group, the volume covers epidemiology, physiology of aging, gastrointestinal physiology, pharmacology, radiology, pathology, motility disorders, luminal disorders, hepato-biliary disease, systemic manifestations, neoplastic disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer and medication related interactions and adverse events, all extremely common in older adults; these are often hard to evaluate and judge, especially considering the complex aging physiology. All have become important components of modern medicine. Special emphasis is be given to nutrition and related disorders. Capsule endoscopy and its utility in the geriatric population is also covered. Presented in simple, easy to read style, the volume includes numerous tables, figures and key points enabling ease of understanding. Chapters on imaging and pathology are profusely illustrated. All chapters are written by specialists and include up to date scientific information. Geriatric Gastroenterology is of great utility to residents in internal medicine, fellows in gastroenterology and geriatric medicine as well as gastroenterologists, geriatricians and practicing physicians including primary care physicians caring for older adults.

Emerging Anti-Aging Strategies

Emerging Anti-Aging Strategies
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 345
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ISBN-10 : 9789811974434
ISBN-13 : 9811974438
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Emerging Anti-Aging Strategies by : Syed Ibrahim Rizvi

The book focuses on the emerging anti-aging approaches for maintaining better health in old age. It provides a current understanding of the underlying principle, possible targets, implementation approaches, and efficacy of the various anti-aging strategies. The chapters include a wide range of topics incorporating the major advances in anti-aging strategies, including telomerase activation, stem cell therapy, autophagy induction, sirtuin activation, and dietary restrictions. Further, it discusses the epigenetic mechanisms underlying aging-related processes and epigenetic strategies to delay and reverse aging-related diseases. The book covers the strategy based on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for understanding the complexity of aging and restoring the functionalities of organ systems. It further presents the applications of melatonin supplementation-based anti-aging therapeutic intervention. Finally, the book reviews the ethical dimension of anti-aging intervention strategies. This book is immensely useful to scientists and researchers from various disciplines in the life sciences.

Aging

Aging
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 881
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ISBN-10 : 9781315283876
ISBN-13 : 1315283875
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Aging by : Shamim I. Ahmad

This book is a detailed and comprehensive synthesis of the scientific study of aging. Dozens of contributions from leading scholars review various theories of aging, and molecular, cellular, biochemical and microbial aspects of aging, among just a few of the topics included. Authoritative, wide ranging and thorough, this book will act as a source for experimental design, a comprehensive description of age related diseases, and provide information of the latest molecular theories underlying their causes. Additionally, it will target industries involved in developing anti-aging drugs, post-graduate medical students, and university libraries.

The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2

The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 768
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ISBN-10 : 9780470390122
ISBN-13 : 0470390123
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2 by :

In the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2: Social and Emotional Development presents the study of human development conducted by the best scholars in the 21st century. Social workers, counselors and public health workers will receive coverage of the social and emotional aspects of human change across the lifespan.

Adult Development and Aging

Adult Development and Aging
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 616
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015056932927
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Adult Development and Aging by : Marion Perlmutter

Takes a life-span view of development and a multi-disciplinary approach to adulthood, presenting development and aging at multiple levels: biological, psychological, sociological, anthropological, cultural and historical. Stresses the plasticity and diversity of aging. Promotes an understanding of adult development and of life in an aging society. Intended to develop analytic skills in students by allowing them to interpret age differences.

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 571
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ISBN-10 : 9781483288154
ISBN-13 : 1483288153
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of the Psychology of Aging by : James E. Birren

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Third Edition describes the psychology of adult development and aging. This book is organized into four parts encompassing 28 chapters that cover the basic behavioral changes and capacities occurring with advancing age. The first part deals with the history, concept, and models of the psychology of aging. This part also examines the distinctions between physical, biological, psychological, and social time or age. The second part explores the influences of racial, ethnic, and cultural factors on biological/health, social, and psychological aging processes. This part also surveys gender differences in aging. The third part describes numerous behavioral processes, changes, and patterns in advancing age. This part specifically considers the motivation, cognitive and motor performance, attentional processes, learning, memory, personality, and wisdom in aging. The fourth part focuses on the applications of the concepts and principles of aging to the individual and society. This book will be of great value to psychologists, researchers, and graduate students.

Handbook of Mental Health and Aging

Handbook of Mental Health and Aging
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 1017
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ISBN-10 : 9781483288147
ISBN-13 : 1483288145
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Mental Health and Aging by : James E. Birren

This book is a thorough revision of one of the most comprehensive reference volumes for persons working in the area of aging and mental health. The thrust of the work is interdisciplinary, and discusses research on both clinical and practical issues in aging and mental health.The multidisciplinary nature of this book and the inclusion of subject matter from the professional as well as research realm result in a level of comprehensiveness which is distinct in the field of mental health and agingEach chapter contains a comprehensive bibliography, the compilation of which represents a definitive reference source in the fieldThe chapters review state-of-the-art research in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences and represent the cutting-edge of current practice in psychiatry, neurology, social work, nursing, psychology, and pharmacology, among other professionsThe compilation of prevalence data is a much-needed addition to the current literatureThe multidisciplinary nature of this book and the inclusion of both clinical and practical issues makes the book distinctively comprehensive