Lithium in Neuropsychiatry: The Comprehensive Guide Contributor(s): Bauer, Michael (Editor), Grof, Paul (Editor), Muller-Oerlinghausen, Bruno (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1841845159 ISBN-13: 9781841845159 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $256.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: The definitive textbook on the use of lithium in the treatment of mental disorders, this comprehensive work provides an up-to-date analysis of lithium, including history; clinical applications, including its use for mania, bipolar and schizophrenic disorders; use in the population, for example in children, geriatrics and people with medical conditions; the effect on the body, including neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and dermatological effects, as well as those relating to the kidneys and thyroid; pharmacology, including chemistry, transport in the body, pharmacokinetics, signal transduction pathways, immune function, gene regulation, and effect on behavior; and practical issues, such as guidelines for safe use, interactions with other medication, discontinuation issues, compliance, intoxication, and economics. Edited by top experts from the International Group for the Study of Lithium Treated Patient (IGSLi), Lithium in Neuropsychiatry: A Comprehensive Guide is a unique and vital resource for psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, psychotherapists and neuroscientists. |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Medical | Neuroscience - Medical | Pharmacology |
Dewey: 616.891 |
Physical Information: 1.44" H x 7.5" W x 9.94" (3.30 lbs) 552 pages |
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Publisher Description: The definitive textbook on the use of lithium in the treatment of mental disorders, this comprehensive work provides an up-to-date analysis of lithium, including:
Edited by top experts from the International Group for the Study of Lithium Treated Patients (IGSLi), Lithium in Neuropsychiatry: A Comprehensive Guide is a unique and vital resource for psychiatrists, psychopharmacologists, psychotherapists and neuroscientists. |