
Hormone Replacement Therapy and The Brain
A.R. Genazzani(Editor)
Informa Healthcare (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 10. September 2003
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-84214-168-7 (ISBN)
Description
In recent years there has been increased interest in the possibility that hormone replacement therapy may have a significant impact on neurological function in the aging female. It has been hypothesized that estrogens may even have a protective role in the onset of Alzheimer's or other dementias. This volume draws together leading experts to review the existing scientific data and present a consensus view that will be a practical aid to clinicians. The book offers a state-of-the-art summary of current knowledge that gives readers a better understanding of the potential benefits of hormone therapy when treating Alzheimer's and other dementias.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84214-168-7 (9781842141687)
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Content
Section 1: The Brain Cells and Aging Process Section 2: Aging Impact on Integrated Brain Function Section 3: Neurobiology of Steroids and Their Receptors Section 4: Central Symptoms of Menopause Section 5: Menopause: Mood and Behavior Section 6: HRT: Effects on Mood and Behaviour Section 7: Menopause, HRT and Psychiatric Diseases Section 8: Cognition, Memory, Menopause and Aging Section 9: HRT and Neurological Disorders