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Title Insulin resistance syndrome and neuropsychiatric disease / edited by Natalie L. Rasgon
Published New York : Informa Healthcare, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 143 pages) : illustrations
Series Medical psychiatry ; 38
Medical psychiatry ; 38.
Contents The metabolic syndrome : much ado about (almost) nothing / Gerald Reaven -- Insulin resistance in schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder / Steven E. Lindley [and others] -- Insulin resistance syndrome and Alzheimer's disease / Kristoffer Rhoads and Suzanne Craft -- Insulin resistance link between depressive disorders and Alzheimer's disease / Heather A. Kenna [and others]
Summary This is the first book of its kind to tie the metabolic syndrome with psychiatric disorders and raise the possibility that common antipsychotic treatments may have this type of adverse effect on patients. Presenting a complete overview and the relationship between insulin resistance syndrome and psychiatric and cognitive disorders, the book will be a welcome addition to the library of any psychiatrist, neurologist, endocrinologist, or research scientist. The book also discusses new treatments to help prevent metabolic complications among patients with neuropsychiatric illnesses, including schi
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Metabolic syndrome -- Complications
Mental illness -- Complications
Alzheimer's disease -- Complications
Metabolic Syndrome -- complications
Alzheimer Disease -- complications
Mental Disorders -- complications
MEDICAL -- Endocrinology & Metabolism.
MEDICAL -- Nutrition.
Form Electronic book
Author Rasgon, Natalie L.
ISBN 9781420091465
1420091468