| Aging Interventions and Therapies Contributor(s): Rattan, Suresh I. S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 981256084X ISBN-13: 9789812560841 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $171.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2005 Annotation: - Provides state-of-the-art information on the success and failure of various anti-aging approaches, such as hormone therapy, melatonin, biopeptides, nutrition, antioxidants, micro-nutrients, herbs, exercise and cosmetics bull; Challenges and re-defines common beliefs and ideas about aging intervention and lifespan prolongation bull; Evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of prevalent treatments for age-related diseases bull; Evaluates therapeutic approaches under test and development against Alzheimer's disease, mitochondrial diseases, and for better skin care |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Caregiving |
| Dewey: 613.2 |
| LCCN: 2005299788 |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 6.46" W x 9.2" (1.64 lbs) 428 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive volume surveys the molecular, cellular, hormonal, nutritional, medical and lifestyle strategies being tested and applied for the prevention, intervention and treatment of age-related diseases. With authoritative contributions not just from researchers in academic institutions and pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries, but also practicing clinicians of both mainstream and alternative medicine, demographers and bioethicists, this book provides unique scientific, ethical and social perspectives on the discussion of aging intervention. In addition, the latest technologies in development, which will have serious bearings on future aging interventions, are reviewed.Aging Interventions and Therapies is ideal for graduates and undergraduates in universities and medical and nursing colleges, as well as post-graduates researching different aspects of aging and anti-aging. The topics covered are also highly relevant for professionals in the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutrition and healthcare industries, and practicing clinicians looking for a reliable and up-to-date resource on aging intervention and therapy. |