This new book in the series focuses on the complexities of contraception, covering the latest advancements and controversies in the field, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the ethical, medical, and practical dimensions of contraception in modern healthcare.It provides diverse perspectives on reproduction, including religious and cultural viewpoints, and valuable insights into natural methods of family planning. The fundamental principles and effects of hormonal contracepti...

In the bestselling Female series, where alliances shift and fate reigns, a lonely alpha’s search for his mate leads to a fierce woman who’d rather run than be claimed in this addictive paranormal romance.Chev’s been dreaming of his mate since the moment he learned he had one. Most shifters find their mates in early adulthood, but Chev wasn’t one of the lucky ones. He’s thrown himself into work while he searches, becoming alpha of the bear shifters and the leader of...

Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist drug developed in the 1970s and approved by the FDA in 1984 for opiate and drug abuse treatment. When used at much lower doses in an off-label protocol referred to as low dose naltrexone (LDN), the drug has been shown to halt disease progression in Crohn's disease and certain cancers, to reduce symptoms in multiple sclerosis and autism, and to improve numerous autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic later...

Now in its fourth edition Testosterone: Action, Deficiency, Substitution provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive source of information on testosterone and its role in human physiology and pathology. It covers biosynthesis and mechanisms of action and reviews their effects on brain and behavior, spermatogenesis, hair growth, bones, muscles, erythropoiesis, the cardiovascular system and the prostate. The therapeutic uses of testosterone preparations are carefully evaluated as well as ...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recognized genomics as a priority area in public health education. To help public health students and professionals achieve proficiency in the language of genetics and attain genomics competencies delineated by the CDC, this book offers an introduction to basic molecular genetics and discusses the relevance of genomics to such key public health issues as environmental health, ethnic health disparities, health policy and law, research ethics, matern...

Research on testosterone is increasing in many senses; however there is still much controversy regarding its physiology and clinical use. This book addresses these topics, providing a broad overview about testosterone, from its basic features to the most recent evidence of clinical applicability. Also, specific conditions in which testosterone play a pivotal role are discussed in detail, such as hypogonadism, misuse and abuse, puberty, cardiovascular effects and testosterone therapy. Altho...

The cell is the morphological and functional unit of every living being. This biological organization is capable of growing to be transformed into stem cells and thus be divided by two processes; mitosis: giving rise to two new identical daughter cells and meiosis: responsible for giving way to the formation of four daughter cells different from each other with half the genetic code of the mother cell. Generally, the cells die by apoptosis and are replaced by new ones.In cancer, th...

Stem cell science has the potential to impact human reproductive medicine significantly – cutting edge technologies allow the production and regeneration of viable gametes from human stem cells offering potential to preciously infertile patients. Written by leading experts in the field Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine brings together chapters on the genetics and epigenetics of both the male and female gametes as well as advice on the production and regeneration of gene cells in men and ...

This text presents difficult management issues surrounding women with epilepsy in a unique format. The Editors provide several controversial cases in adolescence, pre-conception, pregnancy and menopause with invited experts offering their differing opinions. The Editors compare the clinical approaches and build a consensus based on the best available evidence. Professionals charged with managing this challenging patient group will be given insights on providing the best possible care based...

Different genetic diagnostic and treatment options are used worldwide to improve routine IVF procedures for the benefit of patients. This handbook updates the new genetic diagnostic technologies that have been translated to the clinic, aiming to improve outcomes in the clinic and result in a healthy baby in the home. Chapters cover the use of genetic technologies in a personalized manner to unravel the possible genetic risks for the couple wishing to conceive, in terms of sperm, the embryo...

Clinical documentation is a major contributor to burnout among healthcare professionals. Reducing administrative tasks can enable clinicians to spend more time with their patients and make work more meaningful and rewarding. This eBook serves as both a detailed reference and a practical tool, aiming to streamline the documentation process as it relates to psychiatric medications. It covers a wide range of topics, including medication indications, dosing guidelines, potential side effects a...

The potential impact of work being conducted in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics upon clinical practice for gynecologists is immense but not yet completely appreciated. This groundbreaking text from international experts examines the newest topics on the perinatal agenda and gives clinicians a real look into the future via the newest methodologies.