La psicopatología es la disciplina científica que estudia los trastornos mentales tanto desde una vertiente descriptiva (diagnóstico, clasificación, sintomatología) como desde una vertiente explicativa (etiopatogenia, factores de vulnerabilidad, modelos y teorías). El enfoque de esta obra recoge especialmente la vertiente descriptiva. La lectura de Psicopatología permite profundizar en el concepto de anormalidad psicológica, conocer los sistemas de clasificación de los trastornos mentales más utilizados, identificar los principales trastornos mentales según las características clínicas, su curso y pronóstico, su diagnóstico diferencial y su epidemiología y aproximarse al estudio de la etiología y de los modelos teóricos en psicopatología.
Como si de una montaña rusa se tratara, quien padece un trastorno bipolar vive debatiéndose entre la euforia y la tristeza, entre la manía y la depresión. Esta enfermedad psiquiátrica, una de las más comunes, afecta a los mecanismos cerebrales encargados de regular el estado de ánimo. No se trata de un simple cambio de carácter, sino de algo mucho más complejo que requiere tratamiento.Dos de los mayores especialistas en el tema, el doctor en Psicología Francesc Colom y el especialista en Psiquiatría Eduard Vieta, explican en estas páginas las pautas médicas y psicológicas para que los pacientes puedan mejorar su vida.
Inflammation is a common occurrence when the body is attacked by infections, diseases and injuries that damage tissues and you would usually see an inflamed area reddening, painful and swelling. While this is considered normal as it is trying to heal whatever wound or infection there is, there are also dangers of inflammation which is why this has to be eliminated. For example, inflammation may signal tissue attack and since inflammation may not stop unless the root cause is eliminated, it could worsen the infection and lead to serious diseases and infections. An anti-inflammatory diet described in this book can help to lessen or eliminate inflammation.
Paradigm of anticancer treatments is shifting rapidly. Cutting-edge anticancer treatment methods are appearing, such as effective immunotherapy drugs, a patient's own stem cell culture treatment, Da Vinci robotic surgery that exceeds human hands in terms of precision, cutting-edge proton therapy and personalized treatment utilizing Big Data of supercomputers. U.S. CANCER REPORT speedily delivers the newest anticancer treatment methods related to cancer every month with a focus on the medical arena in the U.S., which is the nation with the most advanced anticancer treatments. Contents Chapter 1. The Newest Cancer Treatments 1.1. Anticancer Immunotherapy 1.1.1. Clinical Data of Pembrolizumab on 13 Cancer Types Announced 1.1.2. Pharmaceutical Companies Concentrating Efforts into Development of ?Antitumor Immunotherapy Drug' 1.1.3. A Gene that Helps Cancer Cells Found, Development of New Immuno-Oncology Drug Expected 1.1.4. Aspirin May be Able to Enhance Effectiveness of Immuno-Oncology Drugs 1.1.5. Hopes that ?Immuno-Oncology Drugs? will Become the Miraculous Cure for Cancer 1.1.6 .Roche CEO: To 'Overc
?Only a physician could write this book. Dr. Kruse understands first-hand the heartbreaking disease of Alzheimer's. ?This book is a combination of a memoir as Dr. Kruse relates her mother's difficult journey into the disease, and a guide book for patients and their families. ?She combines the roles of daughter and physician as she navigates the treacherous roads of financial and legal issues and explains the difficult choices families must decide such as placement, hospice, medications, diet, and diet claims. The most current diagnostic procedures are reviewed, as well as a survey of current clinical trials for potential cures. ? She uses plain English to explain the medical jargon and provides explanations about how medications work"
Is your child feeling restless and tired? Do you think they are experiencing sleep issues? Let them sleep like a baby with few tips and tricks packed in one book! Sleep is a natural human state that is characterized by a modified recognition and sensibility. During the state of rest, the eyes are closed and we appear to be unconscious. Children who don't have enough sleep can suffer or experience sleepiness during the daytime, which can affect their school performance and deprive them of full physical activities. They may even suffer severe effects overtime, like psychological issues. This book can help you get their sleep back to normal and develop healthier sleep habits. What else can you get from this book? o How much sleep do children need? o Importance of afternoon naps for your child o Healthy sleeping strategies for your children o Factors that affect healthy sleep Help your child develop a good and healthy sleep habit. Help them get back on track and perform at their best.
Devida Publications takes pride in publishing?the expanded and updated 4th edition of Ignore Your Teeth and Go Away, the Complete Guide to Gum Disease. This edition continues a unique publishing tradition. For thirty years, this book has been delivering, in an easy-to-read style, authoritative and always up-to-date information on detection, prevention and treatment of gum disease, including a comprehensive chapter on dental implants. The author of this and all previous editions is gum specialist and journalist Dr. Sheldon Dov Sydney;?a noted Board Certified Periodontist and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland.?80% of all adults and 40% of all children in the world are afflicted with some form of gum disease. Yet, the devastating effects of gum disease, such as bad breath and tooth loss are, for most people, preventable! Dr. Sydney?s book is the most sold, most professionally reviewed, and most recommended patient?s guide to gum disease of all time.? In fact, gum specialists have bought thousands of?Dr. Sydney?s guides for their own patients. ?
Es más que un libro de autoayuda, es un testimonio -escrito en la persona- sobre el proceso de recuperación en salud mental y sobre aspectos fundamentales en la vida de cada uno de nosotros, la amistad, el trabajo, el amor
Diagnosed during her high school years, the author decided to keep a personal diary of her confusion, fear, and challenges of being diagnosed with Lupus. Lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a disease that can affect many different body systems, including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs. Lupus is more common in women than in men. Research continues to be done on finding a cure for this life-threatening illness. This diary records thoughts and feelings for being diagnosed, to understanding and accepting the reality of living life with Lupus.
Anyone suffering from adrenal fatigue or sometimes termed as 'adrenal fatigue syndrome' knows that it's something that affects their life each and every day. Feeling stressed out and tired all the time robs you from having the quality of life you deserve. It's time to get your balance back and fix that adrenal fatigue. Doing this in natural ways means that you need to know what to do and what to take. "Restoring the Balance of Hormones: How to Fix Adrenal Fatigue - Natural Ways to Control the Syndrome" shows you how to naturally bring balance back to your hormones. Herbs are natural; so herbal remedies are the natural way to remedy this syndrome. You will learn the right ones to take that have a particular effect on fatigue. Taking vitamins can also play a role in balancing your hormones as well. You will learn which ones are best for that. Your diet is the biggest culprit here. Just by eating the right foods and cutting out the wrong ones will help your balance and you will learn what
Cuando tu médico te confirma que eres celíaco, te cambia la vida. Por un lado, porque te obliga a modificar de forma drástica tus hábitos. Por el otro, porque al fin lograrás deshacerte de esos malestares que, hasta ese momento, te impedían llevar una vida normal. Sin embargo, es lógico que te asalten un sinfín de dudas: ¿conseguiré adaptar mi día a día?, ¿podré hacer vida social?, ¿y viajar? En este libro encontrarás las respuestas a todas estas inquietudes, así como información sobre el largo camino que deben recorrer las personas celíacas antes de ser diagnosticadas. Las claves para adaptarte a una alimentación sin gluten.
Las lumbares son clave para mantener el equilibrio del cuerpo. ¡Cuídalas! El 80% de la población occidental sufre dolor lumbar en algún momento de su vida. Nuestras lumbares están sometidas a una enorme presión y es fundamental protegerlas para que no se lesionen. Descubre cómo funcionan, identifica todo aquello que las pone en riesgo y aprende las mejores posturas para salvaguardarlas en tu día a día. En este libro encontrarás soluciones para prevenir y tratar el lumbago, y un sinfín de ejercicios para que tu musculatura y tus vértebras lumbares sean fuertes y flexibles.
Writer and pharmacist Chelsey McIntyre opens up about her own struggles with gastroparesis and aptly guides the reader to a greater understanding of the condition. ?Through personal insight, expert analysis of medical information, and an incredibly gifted ability to explain the material in everyday terms, Dr. McIntyre fills in the gaps that are so often left by the medical community. ?Roadmap for Your Journey is truly what its name proclaims, providing readers with knowledge and guidance that will continue to serve them long after they have finished reading the book.Topics covered include foundational material on evaluating information, understanding what is happening to the body, and navigating medications, nutritional supplementation, and alternative therapies. ?As the readers build their knowledge bases, they then enter an entire section dedicated to an in-depth discussion on medications and treatments written specifically for those with gastroparesis and the people closest to them. ?Alternative methods for obtaining nutrition and?creative solutions to common diet roadblocks are also covered.The book bene