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Immunology and Psychiatry: From Basic Research to Therapeutic Interventions (Current Topics in Neurotoxicity)
M Ller
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Description for Immunology and Psychiatry: From Basic Research to Therapeutic Interventions (Current Topics in Neurotoxicity)
Hardcover. Immunology and Psychiatry Editor(s): Muller, Norbert; Myint, Aye-Mu; Schwarz, Markus J. Series: Current Topics in Neurotoxicity. Num Pages: 422 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJCM; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 734.
Psychiatric disorders are one of the most dramatic burdens for humankind. The role of immune dysfunction in the pathophysiology of these disorders has emerged during the last years, because there has been tremendous progress in psychoneuroimmunological research. Many results are presented here by pioneers in the field. The book addresses various effects of the immune system on the pathophysiology and course of psychiatric disorders and highlights the possible future impact on treatment decisions of various psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and depression. The contributions cover the role of in utero immune challenges on the development of schizophrenia, the role of infections, ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Current Topics in Neurotoxicity
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319136011
SKU
V9783319136011
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99-15
About M Ller
After studies of psychology and medicine Dr. Norbert Müller was trained in psychiatry, psychotherapy and neurology at the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. He did research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology since 1983, primarily in schizophrenia, affective disorders and Tourette’s syndrome. The research focused on pathophysiological aspects and on therapy with anti-inflammatory compounds. Since 2000 he is Professor ... Read more
Reviews for Immunology and Psychiatry: From Basic Research to Therapeutic Interventions (Current Topics in Neurotoxicity)
“The editors and authors have produced an excellent, thought-provoking book. The primary audience includes psychiatrists, researchers in immunology and psychiatry, and anyone interested in the immunological contributions to psychopathology. … This is an excellent book on an emerging and important area in psychiatry: the role of the immune system. Written and edited by internationally recognized experts, it is a welcome ... Read more