Epidemiology of Cannabis: Genotoxicity, Neurotoxicity, Epigenomics and Aging examines cannabis epidemiology as it relates to adult and childhood neurotoxicity and genotoxicity as expressed in adult mental illness and childhood autism, adult and pediatric cancers and childhood congenital anomalies. The book provides information on major neurotoxicity and genotoxic outcomes in adults and children. Each chapter aims to demonstrate, through epidemiological analysis, the health implications fro...

In "Lewy Body Dementia: Causes, Tests and Treatment Options," the authors provide the reader with an abundance of information that is easy to understand and can be applied to the lives of those that are affected by this disease whether they are friends or family. Although there is not a specific test that determines DLB, there is a battery of diagnostics that should be performed to eliminate other disease processes. These include laboratory work, mental assessment, neurological exams, and ...

An examination of brain-immune system communication in autism, schizophrenia, and depression.In Infectious Behavior, neurobiologist Paul Patterson examines the involvement of the immune system in autism, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder. Although genetic approaches to these diseases have garnered the lion's share of publicity and funding, scientists are uncovering evidence of the important avenues of communication between the brain and the immu...

Fibrositis is a frequent non-specific group of syndrome characterized by diffuse chronic pain, felt in and over muscle masses with focal trigger points or tender points in muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.It is no longer necessary to find tender trigger points during the exam to make a diagnosis.Fibrositis is a frequent disorder in which a person has long-term pain that is spread throughout the body.Fibrositis has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, head...

Patients, spouses, families, and caregivers dealing with dementia face a host of complex issues, particularly when they must confront Dementia with Lewy Bodies or Parkinson's Disease. Until now there has been no guidebook for the general public to help navigate these challenging disorders. In Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease Dementia, Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog draws on 30 years of clinical and research work at Mayo Clinic to arm patients and families with crucial inform...

About The AuthorDr. Abdul Qayyum Rana is a neurologist who specializes in Parkinson's disease and Movement disorders. He is currently the Director of Parkinson's Clinic of Eastern Toronto and Movement Disorders Center, located in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Rana completed his neurology residency training in New Jersey Neuroscience Institute, New Jersey, U.S.A. He then did a fellowship in Parkinsons disease and Movement disorders at the University of Ottaw...

Part of the trusted Kryger line of sleep medicine references, Kryger's Sleep Medicine Review, 3rd Edition, tests your knowledge with over 1,000 questions and answers. This unique review tool follows the updated AASM exam blueprint, providing authoritative guidance and current information on every aspect of sleep medicine. It's an invaluable resource for test prep and clinical practice, with updates to the classification system (ICSD3) and scoring manual, a new section on instrumentation, a...

A complete introductory text on how to integrate basic genetic principles into the practice of clinical medicineA Doody's Core Title for 2024!Medical Genetics is the first text to focus on the everyday application of genetic assessment and its diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive implications in clinical practice. It is intended to be a text that you can use throughout medical school and refer back to when questions ari...

The first foundational text on the clinical use of cannabis and cannabinoid therapies.Despite thousands of years of medical use and an impressive record of safety, versatility, and efficacy, Cannabis sativa has existed outside the modern pharmacopeia since the 1940s. Primarily driven by popular demand, this botanical has returned to health care, but most clinicians lack the knowledge essential for identifying candidates for treatment, guiding patients, maximizing b...

Endocrine imbalances can cause a whole host of physical and mental health problems. Yet, there is currently no definitive source of information that shows how hormones can bridge the gap between mental health and medical health modalities.This book is a bold crossover between the disciplines of medical and mental health, exploring the understanding that some of the major mental diagnoses belong not only to the field of mental health but also to that of medicine. Clients with depres...

Featuring the contributions of more than two dozen national and international experts, Clinical Sleep Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Mental Health and Other Medical Professionals is the definitive resource to the core concepts of sleep medicine. With the most up-to-date information and the latest guidelines, this guide summarizes the pathophysiological mechanisms, epidemiology, clinical presentations, and management of adult and pediatric sleep disorders, including Insomnia Hyperso...

Acupuncture is widely practised in the 21st century in scientifically developed countries for a wide range of ailments ranging from chronic pain, giddiness and high blood pressure to gastrointestinal disorders and sexual dysfunction. Yet the reasons for its vaunted efficacy remain a matter of controversy. In traditional Chinese medical theory, the mechanism of action in acupuncture was understood in terms of the flow of qi and the balance of yin and yang through the body's meridians, a com...