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• Opening;
• Section I. Introduction; Effects of Aging on Organ Systems; Geriatric Syndromes, Multiple Morbidities and Disability; The Demographic Shift and Emerging Health Care Issues; Evidence-Based Medicine and Real-World Practice; References;
• Section II. Essentials of Geriatric Care; Chapter 1; Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF); Standards of Care in Skilled LTCFs; Staffing Levels and Quality of CARE; The 'Guide to Choosing a LTCF'; References; Chapter 2; Home Based Health Care; References; Chapter 3; Acute Geriatric Care; References; Chapter 4; Geriatric Clinical Examination

• Obtaining the Patient HistoryFormal Tests of Physical and Mental Functioning; Physical Examination; The Problem Oriented Plan for Evaluation and Treatment; Advance Care Planning; The Computerized Medical Record; Providing Information to Patients and Family; References; Chapter 5; Communication Skills; References; Chapter 6; Capacity to Make Decisions about Personal Health Preferences; Medical Decision-Making Capacity; Lack of Capacity; Deprivation of Liberty; References; Chapter 7; Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Imaging; Choice of Laboratory Tests; Safe Phlebotomy

• Case Management of AnemiaPolycythemia; Increased White Blood Cell Count (WBC); Low WBC Count; ESR and CRP
• Acute Phase Reactants; Basic Tests of Renal Disease and Function; 'Liver Function' Tests; Serum Electrolytes; Troponins and Creatine Kinase (CK) as Biomarkers of Cardiac Injury; LDL or Non-HDL Cholesterol; Prothrombin Time (PT); Tumor Markers; Diagnostic Imaging; References; Chapter 8; ECG
• Standards; References; Chapter 9; Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; References; Chapter 10; Nutrition; Assessment of a Person's Nutritional State; Physiological and Pathological Anorexia

• MalnutritionObesity; Healthy Eating Patterns; Dietary Supplements; Nutrition in Longterm Geriatric Care; Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency; Folic Acid Deficiency; References; Chapter 11; Assisted Feeding; Naso-Gastric Tube Feeding; Gastrostomy; Laparoscopic Gastrostomy; Feeding Jejunostomy; Enteral Formulas; The Refeeding Syndrome; References; Chapter 12; Principles of Pharmacology; Geriatric Prescribing Guidelines; Managing Polypharmacy; Adverse Drug Reactions; Medication Error; Venous Lines; References; Chapter 13; Antibiotic Treatment; Antibiotics in Geriatric Longterm Care (A, B, C)

Changing demographics have resulted in the elderly constituting a more significant proportion of the population. Many older people will develop functional impairment and disability, necessitating either support at home or admission to long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric institutions and hospices. Guidance in the clinical challenges that face the staff of such institutions is essential. Clinical practice guidelines dealing with many of the prevalent conditions in long-term care facilities have been published by the American Medical Directors Association; these aim to educate staff, improve patient outcomes, decrease avoidable transfers and reduce costs. Yet, guidelines do not cater methodically to problems resulting from the complex situations seen in older patients with multiple comorbidities. Textbooks are also often deficient in providing a focused approach to conditions and issues that are of importance in geriatric long-term care. The present manuscript (Volumes I and II) focuses on case management in geriatric long-term care. Concise recommendations are provided, addressing diagnostic issues and management strategies. We have adopted an approach of dividing recommendations into do and do not categories in order to guide physicians and nurses in their approach to conditions encountered frequently, to help them recognize red flag signals, and to highlight significant unusual situations. When fine-tuning of management is indicated, the text goes into specifics, such as details on nutrition, pharmacology, medication dosing, therapeutic procedures, and the recognition of adverse events. Recent progress, shifting evidence, controversial issues and uncertainties are pinpointed. Expert advice is provided. It is hoped that this book might prove to be a worthy contribution to the medical field, enriching doctors and nurses committed to long-term geriatric care.
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• POST-ACUTE AND LONG TERM GERIATRIC CARE CLINICAL ADVISOR VOLUME II ; POST-ACUTE AND LONG TERM GERIATRIC CARE CLINICAL ADVISOR VOLUME II ; Contents ; Preface ; Section I. Chronic Disorders ;
• Chapter 1 Depression ; Treatment of Major Depression ; Treatment of Minor Depression ; References ;
• Chapter 2 Parkinson's Disease ; Motor Signs of Parkinson's Disease ; Diagnosis ; Differentiating Parkinson's Disease from Parkinsonism; Treatment of Parkinson's Disease ; Other Antiparkinsonian Medications ; References ;
• Chapter 3 Falls ; Physical Examination ; Fall Prevention ; References

• Chapter 4 OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis of the Knee ; Osteoarthritis of the Hip ; Osteoarthritis of the Spine ; Osteoarthritis of the Hand ; Halux Valgus ; References ;
• Chapter 5 Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures ; Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment ; Spontaneous Fractures ; Fractures Which Rarely Need Surgical Treatment ; References ;
• Chapter 6 Other Prevalent Rheumatic Disorders in Elderlies; Neck Pain ; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ; Trigger Finger ; Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis ; Myopathies ; Muscle Cramps ; Myofascial Pain Syndrome ; Myasthenia Gravis ; References

• Chapter 7 Heart Failure Classification of Heart Failure ; Etiology of Heart Failure ; Symptoms and Signs ; Heart Failure Treatment ; Drug Treatment for Systolic Heart Failure ; Treatment of Comorbidities and Complications ; Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Left Ventricular Function ; Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (See Chapter 31) ; Heart Failure with Recovered Ejection Fraction ; The Terminal Phase of Heart Failure ; References ;
• Chapter 8 Edema of the Legs ; Hints to the Diagnosis ; References ;
• Chapter 9 Arterial Hypertension ; BP Measurement

• Management of High BP in the Elderly References ;
• Chapter 10 Ischemic Heart Disease ; Stable Ischemic Heart Disease ; New or Worsening Symptoms Not Consistent with Unstable Angina ; Adverse Effects of Medications ; References;
• Chapter 11 Valvular Heart Disease ; Age-Related Calcific Stenosis of the Aortic Valves ; Aortic Regurgitation ; Mitral Regurgitation ; Prosthetic Heart Valves ; References ;
• Chapter 12 Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter ; Rate Control ; Rhythm Control ; Preventing Thromboembolic Events ; Atrial Flutter ; References ;
• Chapter 13 Peripheral Arterial Disease

• Measurement of the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) References ;
• Chapter 14 Chronic Venous Disease; Venous Leg Ulcers ; References ;
• Chapter 15 COPD ; Airflow Limitation Classified According to GOLD ; Treatment of Stable COPD ; COPD Acute Exacerbations ; Treatment of Asthma ; Bronchiectasis; Emphysema ; References ;
• Chapter 16 Chronic Cough; References;
• Chapter 17 Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism ; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ; Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ; Management of Diabetic Complications ; Management of Hypoglycemia ; References ;
• Chapter 18 Thyroid Disorders

• 1. Children and childhood / Joav Merrick
• Section One: International aspects on children and childhood
• 2. Combining breast milk and formula / Cecilia S Obeng and Elena Larson
• 3. Rural community-based maternal and newborn interventions on prevention of neonatal morality / Sutapa Agrawal [and ten others]
• 4. Unilateral versus sequential cochlear implants in children / Pooja Desai and Dilip R Patel
• 5. Mental health services for foster children / Bruce D. Freidman, Barbara Reifel, Antanette Reed and Deanna Cloud
• 6. Gender differences in chronic malnutrition of children / Daniel Schwekendiek
• 7. A child with apraxia of speech and autism / Elad Vashdi
• 8. Child maltreatment prevention / Yamile Morales, John R Lutzker, Jenelle R. Shanley and Katelyn M Guastaferro
• 9. Nutritional education program to reduce obesity / Yimothy Baghurst and Kelly Eichmann
• 10. Postpartum depression, infant temperament and childcare stress / Daniela Mece
• 11. Hip pain in a child / Nilam Patel and Aaron Lane-Davies

• 12. Effectiveness of wii exergames on children's enjoyment, engagement, and exertion in physical activity / Kim Bissell, Cui Zhang and Charles W Meadows
• 13. Parenting a child with a rare genetic disorder / Lemuel Pelentsov, GDip(Emerg), Peter 'Kevin' O'Shaughnessy, Thomas A Laws and Adrian J Esterman
• 14. Mothers recovering from substance abuse and child maltreatment / Lela EA Strong, John R Lutzker, Julie J Jabaley, Jenelle R Shanley, Shannon Self-Brown and Katelyn M Guastaferro
• 15. Children's health and wellbeing / Karin Renblad and Jane Brodin
• 16. Acceptance of a child with a facial scar / Norine C Veeneman, Jennifer M Rohan and Laura A Nabors
• 17. Social benefits from skateboarding in skate-parks / Adam Walker, Myra F Taylor, Nerina Caltabiano and Julie Ann Pooley
• Section Two: Prevention
• 18. Influenza and vaccination / Joav Merrick and Ariel Tenenbaum
• 19. Children with autism and vaccinations / April M Young, Abigail Elliston and Lisa A Ruble
• 20. Immunizations and the protection of our children / Donald E Greydanus
• Section Three Acknowledgments
• 21. About the editor
• 22. About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel
• 23. About the book series "Pediatrics, child and adolescent health"
• Section Four: Index.

• 1. Is it Alzheimer's? 2. The Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis *Chapter includes new information on failed drugs based on the amyloid hypothesis, as well as corroborating evidence that amyloid may be protective. 3. Diagnosis of Alzheimer's 4. Molecular Causes and Research *Updated
• chapter 5. Can Medicine Save You? *This will include a new section on medical care and outcomes based on The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). They compare costs on healthcare spending and outcomes. America spends the most, by far, but is near the bottom of the 35 OECD countries on essentially every measure of health. This shows a strong inverse cause/effect between healthcare implementation / spending and health outcomes in a drug-based healthcare system. 6. A New Diagnostic Paradigm - The Molecular Eye *Some updates as the eye is gaining traction as a diagnostic modality. 7. Inflammation - Friend or Foe? *Minor but important updates: With more experts saying that infection is part of AD causation, the cause of inflammation is becoming clearer. 8. Alzheimer's Beyond the Brain - Molecular Research in the Body *Minor but important updates: There is much new research linking metabolic conditions to AD, and another new finding is the connection between the gut and Alzheimer's. That too will be included. 9. Does Infection Cause Alzheimer's? *This is updated based on significant new research published in 2016. 10. Alzheimer's Disease Prevention *This has been updated based on infection and the gut becoming more mainstream. 11. Differential Diagnosis toward a Cure for Alzheimer's
• Appendix 1: Signs, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's
• Appendix 2: Alzheimer's Research at the Cellular Level
• Appendix 3: Concept of a Medical "Cure"
• Appendix 4: Alzheimer's Disease Statistics
• Appendix 5: Eye and Whole Body Diseases.
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The End of Alzheimer's: The Brain and Beyond, Second Edition is the first comprehensive overview on the molecular basis of Alzheimer's outside of the brain, merging the most recent findings within the field into a single book. It aims to educate the reader on the many overlooked aspects of Alzheimer's disease that occur outside the brain. This book uniquely provides step-by-step, peer-reviewed evidence that the current research model may be misguided and that a new and emerging model is more accurate. It carefully outlines the molecular research in Alzheimer's outside the brain and argues that a more thorough, whole-body diagnosis will provide better answers about its causes and lead to new treatments. It is beneficial to researchers who need to be apprised of the emerging science on the causes of Alzheimer's, and will hopefully redirect many into new avenues of cellular research and discovery.
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• Preface
• Functional Impairment in the Auditory Brainstem in Term Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Optimising Neonatal Intensive Care: Reducing Infant Transfusions
• Parents Perspectives on the Hospitalization of Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Literature Review
• Index.
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Newborn infants, including term infants, who are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) usually have various perinatal unfavorable conditions or problems. Some of these problems may directly or indirectly affect or even damage the immature brain, including the brainstem. In this book, Chapter One provides new research on the functional impairment in the auditory brainstem in term infants in the NICU. Chapter Two discusses practices to reduce infant transfusions. Chapter Three reviews parents' perspectives on the hospitalization of preterm infants in NICU.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Disease Mechanisms and Therapy provides the latest information on a condition that is characterized by motoneuron loss and muscle atrophy, and is the leading genetic cause of infant mortality. Since the identification of the gene responsible for SMA in 1995, there have been important advances in the basic understanding of disease mechanisms, and in therapeutic development. This book provides a comprehensive accounting of recent advances in basic and clinical research that covers SMA clinical features and standards of care, multifaceted aspects of SMN protein functions and SMA disease pathology, various animal models, and biomarkers, as well as current therapeutic development. This title is ideal for graduate students/postdocs and principal investigators who are already in the SMA field and need to keep updated on recent findings and approaches, and for those who are new to, or would like to join, the field. Likewise, users will find an excellent source of reading for biotech/pharma scientists, clinical researchers, and practitioners, regulators, and patients and their advocacy organizations. Furthermore, this book is a handy reference for researchers and clinicians who may want to apply the research strategies and therapeutic approaches in SMA to other rare diseases. * Provides comprehensive, up-to-date reviews by leading investigators on diverse topics of SMA, including clinical features and patient care, SMN genetics and protein functions, animal models, disease pathology and mechanisms, biomarkers, current therapeutic development, and the role of non-profit organizations in therapeutic development* Written to bridge multiple disciplines and promote better communications among basic scientists, clinical researchers, and health care providers on the latest developments in SMA* Includes outstanding questions and perspectives for future investigations and key references for additional detailed study.
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• Preface; Chapter 1; Genomics of Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis; Abstract; Introduction; Epidemiology; Risk Factors for Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis; Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis Subtypes; Sagittal; Coronal; Unilateral; Bilateral; Metopic; Lambdoid; Minor Suture Synostosis; Multiple Suture Synostosis; Pansynostosis; Mechanism of Cranial Suture Formation/General Suture Biology; Relationship to Syndromic Craniosynostosis; Gene-Driven Investigations; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2; Surgical Correction and Outcomes of Nonsyndromic Sagittal Synostosis; Abstract.

• Epidemiology and Clinical FeaturesRationale for Surgery; Surgical Techniques; Strip Craniectomy; Pi Plasty and Total Cranial Vault Remodeling; Spring-Mediated Cranioplasty and Distraction Osteogenesis; Comparison of Surgical Techniques; Postoperative Complications; Timing of Surgery; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3; Minimally Invasive; Craniosynostosis Surgery; Abstract; Introduction; Historical Overview; Technical Overview of Endoscopic-Assisted Minimally-Invasive Craniectomy (EAC); Post-Operative Metrics in Craniosynostosis Repair; Endoscopic-Assisted Craniectomy (EAC).

• Spring-Mediated Cranioplasty (SMC)Other Minimally Invasive Techniques; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Nonsyndromic Unicoronal Craniosynostosis: Characteristics, Surgical Methods, and Outcomes; Abstract; Introduction; Defining the Deformity; General Comments on Treatment; Fronto-Orbital Advancement; Immediate Complications and Short Term Outcomes; Delayed Complications and Long Term Outcomes; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5; Metopic Craniosynostosis; Abstract; Introduction; Epidemiology; Natural History of the Metopic Suture; Clinical Characteristics.

• Syndromic AssociationsSurgical Treatment; Fronto-orbital Advancement; Aesthetic Outcomes; Neuropsychosocial Outcomes; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 6; Syndromic Craniosynostosis; Abstract; Introduction; Apert Syndrome; Crouzon Syndrome; Muenke Syndrome; Pfeiffer Syndrome; Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome; Treatment; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 7; Posterior Cranial Vault Distraction: Indications and Controversies; Abstract; Introduction; Indications; Operative Timing; Surgical Technique; Preoperative Planning; Intraoperative Technique; Postsurgical Management; Latency.

• Distraction DistanceConsolidation; Advantages; Disadvantages; Long Term Results; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8; The Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity in Syndromic Craniosynostosis; Abstract; Orthodontic Treatment Strategies for Craniosynostosis; Orthognathic Surgery; Dental Anomalies in Craniosynostosis; Growth Characteristics; Dental Arch Preparation and Anchorage Design in Distraction Osteogenesis; Pre-Surgical Orthodontic Preparation; Distraction and Consolidation Phases; Correction of Maxillary Transverse Deficiency; References; Chapter 9.

Craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial clefts represent overlapping spectra of craniofacial disorders that present significant multi-system challenges in reconstructive surgery. Caused by the premature fusion of cranial bones, craniosynostosis may occur in isolation or as a part of a syndrome. The consequences of untreated craniosynostosis are significant to the neuropsychological development, as well as to the overall appearance of the child. Rare craniofacial clefts, unlike the common cleft lip and palate, frequently affect multiple functional units of the face. Similar to craniosynostosis, rare clefts may occur in isolation or as a manifestation of a rare craniofacial syndrome. For both entities, reconstructive complexity may range from routine to extraordinarily complex requiring multiple surgeries with the involvement of multiple disciplines. In the ensuing chapters, 27 authors from the United States and abroad share their expertise on the current knowledge in craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial clefts. From the disciplines of plastic surgery/craniofacial surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and orthodontics, comprehensive reviews of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis, syndromic craniosynostosis, genetic advances in craniosynostosis, orthodontic perspectives in dental rehabilitation, ophthalmologic perspectives in craniosynostosis, minimally invasive techniques, rare craniofacial clefts, treatment of craniofacial microsomia with an emphasis on microtia and atresia, treatment of pediatric facial nerve paralysis, and Treacher Collins syndrome are detailed.
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• 1. The Ovarian Cycle
• 2. Androgen Metabolism in the Human Female
• 3. The Biochemistry of Infertility
• 4. The Biochemistry of Contraception
• 5. Hormonal Changes in Pregnancy as Indicators of Fetoplacental Function
• 6. Biochemical Changes at the Menopause
• 7. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
• 8. Biochemical Changes in Carcinoma
• 9. Calcium Metabolism and the Menopause
• 10. The Biochemistry of Depression in Women.
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This book concerns the clinical chemistry of women from conception to the grave. It concerns their medical problems and the laboratories role in elucidating these and in monitoring treatment. The book represents the current state of the art and although in many areas there are sometimes widely divergent opinions, it is good that these should be aired so that problem areas can be revealed and opinions revised when further experimental work is done as a consequence.
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• Front Matter
• General. Introduction and prologue
• Preparation for surgery
• Instruments, operative materials and basic surgical techniques
• Opening and closing the abdominal cavity
• The laparoscopic approach in gynaecology
• Postoperative care and complications
• Anatomical. Operations on the vulva
• Operations on the vagina
• Operations on the cervix
• Operations on the uterine cavity
• Operations on the uterus
• Uterine fibroids
• Operations on the fallopian tubes
• Operations on the ovaries
• Caesarean section
• Urogynaecology. Operations for pelvic organ prolapse / Paul Hilton
• Operations for urinary incontinence / Paul Hilton
• Operations for urogenital fistulae / Paul Hilton
• Oncology. Surgery for carcinoma of the vulva
• Vaginal cancer surgery
• Cervical cancer
• Uterine cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Exenterative surgery
• Operations on other organs. Vascular surgery: applications in gynaecology and gynaecological oncology
• Management of injuries to the urinary tract
• Operations on the intestinal tract for the gynaecologist
• Reconstructive procedures
• Index

Surgery is a core element of the clinical practice of gynaecology. Bonney's Gynaecological Surgery has been a firm favourite for gynaecological surgical practice since 1911. Specifically tailored for trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology, the text focuses on the most commonly performed procedures. The 12th edition will include a colour photo section. With greater emphasis on fundamental clinical skills and major updates on laparoscopic and robotic surgery, this classic text will be brought right up to date for the current trainee or junior consultant physician. Each chapter follows a consistent plan, guiding the reader through each procedure from anatomy and indications to post-op considerations and complications. The text is also accompanied by surgical illustrations of unparalleled quality, ensuring that this volume will remain a valuable resource for all clinicians specializing in gynaecological surgery.
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• Chapter 1
• Introduction : mental health in an ageing world / Hong-Jae Park, Wendy Wen Li, Sherry Cummings and Ilango Ponnuswami
• Part I: Very high development countries/regions
• Chapter 2
• Ageing and mental health in Australia / Wendy Wen Li and Kassandra Jackson
• Chapter 3
• Switzerland : towards an increasing awareness of older people's mental health / Elizabeth Galleguillos
• Mental health and ageing : the United States / Sherry Cummings and Shannon Trecartin
• Chapter 5
• Ageing and mental health in diversity : a New Zealand experience / Hong-Jae Park and Carole Adamson
• Chapter 6
• Ageing and mental health : challenges and innovations in Hong Kong / Alma Au, Ho-ming Yip, Wai-chi Chan, Xue Bai and Teresa Tsien
• Chapter 7
• Ageing and mental health in South Korea / Dongbae Kim and Hyo Jung Lee
• Chapter 8
• Social care for older adults with mental disorder in Japan / Hiroko Kase
• Chapter 9
• Ageing and mental health in Portugal / Sofia von Humboldt and Kassandra Jackson
• Part II: High and medium human development countries
• Chapter 10
• Aged care and mental health in China / Wendy Wen Li, Xuewei Huang, Yan Chen and Hongyu Li
• Chapter 11
• Gerontological mental health in India / Ilango Ponnuswami and P. Udhayakumar
• Part III: Low human development countries
• Chapter 12
• Old age mental health in Uganda / Betty Kyaddondo
• Chapter 13
• Conclusion : ageing and mental health in the global community / Sherry Cummings, Ilango Ponnuswami, Wendy Wen Li and Hong-Jae Park
• About the contributors
• Index.

• Introduction of Estrogen
• Synthesis of Estrogen
• Estrogen Receptors
• Different Types of Estrogen Receptors
• Mechanism of Estrogen Action
• Estrogen Disrupters
• Estrogen, ERs, Coregulators & Diseases
• Estrogen, ERs, Coregulators & Aging
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Index.
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• Contents; About the Author; Introduction of Estrogen; 1.1. Estrogen; 1.2. Types of Estrogen; 1.2.1. Steroidal; 1.2.2. Non-Steroidal; 1.2.3. Phytoestrogens; Synthesis of Estrogen; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Functions; Estrogen Receptors; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Structure; 3.3. Genetics; 3.4. Distribution; 3.5. Binding and Functional Selectivity; Different Types of Estrogen Receptors; 4.1. Estrogen Receptor Related Receptor; 4.2. Estrogen Receptor Α and Β Isoforms; 4.3. Mitochondrial Estrogen Receptors; 4.4. Estrogen Receptor α; 4.5. Estrogen Receptor β; 4.5.1. Functional Domains of ERβ

The present book covers estrogen, its receptors and estrogen mediated gene regulation in the brain. Further, it explains the mechanism of estrogen action and dysfunction leading to diseases. Briefly, estrogen mediates its multiple functions in the brain through two well-characterised receptors: ER and ERss. Upon binding with estrogen, ER recruits coregulators, which are responsible for tissue specific regulation. When coregulators activate the transcription of a particular gene, they become coactivators; when they repress the activity of particular gene, they are called corepressors. These coregulators make a bridge between the basal transcription machinery and the receptors by protein-protein interaction. Estrogen disrupters are also explained in this book. Furthermore, the role of estrogen and its receptors are explained in the context of aging. Taken together, this book shall be self-explanatory concerning estrogen action in the brain in various aspects. Therefore, it is intended for researchers interested in the aforementioned aspects.
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• Preface xi
• Part I Introduction 1
• 1 Mental Health and Aging: An Introduction 3
• 2 Basic Gerontology for Working with Older Adults 21
• 3 Psychological Bases of Positive Mental Health 45
• Part II Models of Mental Health in Later Life 65
• Part II Introduction 65
• 4 Psychodynamic Model 69 with co-author Lacey Edwards
• 5 Cognitive?Behavioral Model 89
• 6 Stress and Coping Model 117
• 7 Family Systems Model 145
• Part II Summary and Commentary: Choosing Among Models of Mental Disorders in Later Life 165
• Part III Introduction to Mental Disorders 171
• Part III Introduction 171
• 8 Cognitive Impairment and Neurocognitive Disorders 175
• 9 Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder 207
• 10 Serious Mental Disorders in Older Adults: Schizophrenia and Other Late?Life Psychoses 241 Stephen J. Bartels, Karen L. Fortuna, and John A. Naslund
• 11 Anxiety Disorders, Hoarding Disorder, and Post?Traumatic Stress Disorder 281
• 12 Sexual Disorders, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Pain 313
• 13 Substance?Related Disorders and Personality Disorders 343
• Part IV Settings and Contexts of Mental Health 375
• Part IV Introduction 375
• 14 Health Services Delivery Systems 377
• 15 Housing, Social Services, and Mental Health 393
• 16 Family and Friend Relationships, and Caregiving 407
• 17 Ethical Issues in Work with Older Adults: Advanced Care, Financial Decision?Making, and the Impacts of Climate Change 423
• Epilogue 445
• Index 447.
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Fully updated and revised, this new edition of a highly successful text provides students, clinicians, and academics with a thorough introduction to aging and mental health. The third edition of Aging and Mental Health is filled with new updates and features, including the impact of the DSM-5 on diagnosis and treatment of older adults. Like its predecessors, it uses case examples to introduce readers to the field of aging and mental health. It also provides both a synopsis of basic gerontology needed for clinical work with older adults and an analysis of several facets of aging well. Introductory chapters are followed by a series of chapters that describe the major theoretical models used to understand mental health and mental disorders among older adults. Following entries are devoted to the major forms of mental disorders in later life, with a focus on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment issues. Finally, the book focuses on the settings and contexts of professional mental health practice and on emerging policy issues that affect research and practice. This combination of theory and practice helps readers conceptualize mental health problems in later life and negotiate the complex decisions involved with the assessment and treatment of those problems. Features new material on important topics including positive mental health, hoarding disorder, chronic pain, housing, caregiving, and ethical and legal concerns Substantially revised and updated throughout, including reference to the DSM-5 Offers chapter-end recommendations of websites for further information Includes discussion questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter Aging and Mental Health, Third Edition is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, for service providers in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counseling, and for clinicians who are experienced mental health service providers but who have not had much experience working specifically with older adults and their families.
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• Preface to 30th Anniversary Edition Introduction
• 1 "Under the Shadow of Maternity": Childbirth and Women's Lives in America
• 2 "Science" Enters the Birthing Room: The Impact of Physician Obstetrics
• 3 "Overcivilization and Maternity": Differences in Women's Childbirth Experiences
• 4 "Only a Woman Can Know": The Role of Gender in the Birthing Room
• 5 "The Greatest Blessing of This Age": Pain Relief in Obstetrics
• 6 Why Women Suffer So: Meddlesome Midwifery and Scrupulous Cleanliness
• 7 "Alone Among Strangers": Birth Moves to the Hospital
• 8 Decision-Making and the Process of Change Epilogue Notes Chronology of Events in Childbirth History Glossary of Medical Terms Index.
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Based on personal accounts by birthing women and their medical attendants, Brought to Bed reveals how childbirth has changed from colonial times to the present. Judith Walzer Leavitt's study focuses on the traditional woman-centered home-birthing practices, their replacement by male doctors, and the movement from the home to the hospital. She explains that childbearing women and their physicians gradually changed birth places because they believed the increased medicalization would make giving birth safer and more comfortable. Ironically, because of infection, infant and maternal mortality did not immediately decline. She concludes that birthing women held considerable power in determining labor and delivery events as long as childbirth remained in the home. The move to the hospital in the twentieth century gave the medical profession the upper hand. Leavitt also discusses recent events in American obstetrics that illustrate how women have attempted to retrieve some of the traditional women-and family-centered aspects of childbirth. This 30th anniversary edition includes a new preface that discusses the writing of the history of childbirth over the past three decades.
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