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Hormone Replacement Therapy and The Brain (Controversial Issues in Climacteric Medicine Series)

By Andrea R. Genazzani

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
1842141686, 9781842141687, 9780203488003, 0203488008, 9780203623541
LCC
RC483.5.H6 H67 2003
Open Library ID
OL22546591M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4072556 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
272\388
Topic
Medicine
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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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