Author

Contributions

  • Julio Licinio (Editor) - Contributor
  • Ma-Li Wong (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2005-05-06 - Wiley-VCH

Language

English

Word Count

273,750 words, Guess

Page Count

1,095 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads2089206

Classifications

  • LCCRC537

Description

The first major reference to cover the clinical aspects of this common and complex disorder of unknown cause. Readers will also learn about current understanding of the psychosocial, environmental, biological, and genetic aspects of depression. The authors are internationally recognized experts from leading academic and industrial environments, and they present the features, advantages, and limitations of animal models while reviewing candidate biological systems and genetic approaches. In addition, the book covers the important topic of the medical consequences of depression, as clinicians and investigators increasingly appreciate how it negatively impacts on cardiovascular function and bone mineral density. Finally, a separate section is devoted to the biochemical and molecular basis for existing treatments, along with strategies for the use of genomic tools to discover new targets for antidepressants and to predict therapeutic outcomes.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Biology of Depression : From Novel Insights to Therapeutic Strategies (2 vol. set)HardcoverWiley-VCH2005-05-06

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