Clinical Geriatric Psychopharmacology

Clinical Geriatric Psychopharmacology
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 728
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ISBN-10 : 078174380X
ISBN-13 : 9780781743808
Rating : 4/5 (0X Downloads)

Synopsis Clinical Geriatric Psychopharmacology by : Carl Salzman

Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, this volume is the most authoritative clinical reference on the pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders in elderly patients. This edition provides complete information on new psychotropic drugs, new uses for established drugs, and clinically relevant advances in the neurosciences. Four new chapters cover genes, pharmacokinetics, and their impact on prescribing; new cognitive-enhancing strategies and drugs; late-life depression and physical illness; and depression and cardiac disease in late life. The book offers detailed guidelines—including drug names, dosages, and prescribing recommendations—for pharmacologic treatment of specific disorders. Chapters include clinical vignettes and tables presenting current clinical trial data. Appendices provide succinct information on prescribing and drug interactions.

Pharmacological Treatment of Mental Disorders in Primary Health Care

Pharmacological Treatment of Mental Disorders in Primary Health Care
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 80
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ISBN-10 : 9789241547697
ISBN-13 : 9241547693
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Pharmacological Treatment of Mental Disorders in Primary Health Care by : World Health Organization

This manual attempts to provide simple, adequate and evidence-based information to health care professionals in primary health care especially in low- and middle-income countries to be able to provide pharmacological treatment to persons with mental disorders. The manual contains basic principles of prescribing followed by chapters on medicines used in psychotic disorders; depressive disorders; bipolar disorders; generalized anxiety and sleep disorders; obsessive compulsive disorders and panic attacks; and alcohol and opioid dependence. The annexes provide information on evidence retrieval, assessment and synthesis and the peer view process.

Prozac as a Way of Life

Prozac as a Way of Life
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Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 0807855510
ISBN-13 : 9780807855515
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Prozac as a Way of Life by : Carl Elliott

In this collection of eleven essays, leading doctors and bioethicists discuss the pros and cons of Prozac and America's culture of self-enhancement.

Depression in Late Life

Depression in Late Life
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Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages : 504
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015053169234
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Depression in Late Life by : Dan German Blazer (II)

The author demarcates the current body of knowledge relevant to the clinical care of elders experiencing depression.

Guiding Autobiography Groups for Older Adults

Guiding Autobiography Groups for Older Adults
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 0801842131
ISBN-13 : 9780801842139
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Guiding Autobiography Groups for Older Adults by : James E. Birren

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Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Drug-Induced Liver Injury
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780128173176
ISBN-13 : 0128173173
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Drug-Induced Liver Injury by :

Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Volume 85, the newest volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents a variety of chapters from the best authors in the field. Chapters in this new release include Cell death mechanisms in DILI, Mitochondria in DILI, Primary hepatocytes and their cultures for the testing of drug-induced liver injury, MetaHeps an alternate approach to identify IDILI, Autophagy and DILI, Biomarkers and DILI, Regeneration and DILI, Drug-induced liver injury in obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Mechanisms of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury, the Evaluation and Treatment of Acetaminophen Toxicity, and much more. - Includes the authority and expertise of leading contributors in pharmacology - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Pharmacology series

The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy

The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9780190662592
ISBN-13 : 019066259X
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy by : Myrna M. Weissman

New to this Edition, Updated with new research and clinical controversies in IPT, Defines the elements that are unique to IPT and that are needed to make adaptations authentically IPT, Significantly expanded, including more discussion on international use and collaboration with the World Health Organization, Reorganized to follow DSM-5 diagnoses Book jacket.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Older Adults

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Older Adults
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Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015064133070
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Older Adults by : Gregory A. Hinrichsen

The authors discuss how to conduct Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) with persons aged 65+. They review late life depression's presentation, health consequences, prevalence, interpersonal dynamics, clinical assessment, and treatment. It is useful for mental health professionals working with older adults.

Late-Life Mood Disorders

Late-Life Mood Disorders
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 795
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780199796816
ISBN-13 : 0199796815
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Late-Life Mood Disorders by : Helen Lavretsky

Late-life Mood Disorders provides a comprehensive review of the current research advances in neurobiology and psychosocial origins of geriatric mood disorders. The review of the latest developments and "gold standards" of care is provided by an international group of leading experts.