Dealing with Depression in Medically-ill Patients - ECAB

Demystifying Depression: Complete Spectrum - ECAB

Diabetes Clinical Case Series – 2 is the second volume in a three-volume series on diabetes. The book provides a selection of cases reflecting the types of diabetes, related conditions and potential complications in different segments of the population. Divided into 20 chapters, the book features a range of topics, including stress-related diabetes, gestational diabetes, diabetes with renal problems, Cushing’s Syndrome and diabetes, Charcot Foot and Ankle, diabetic retinopathy, Werner Syndrome, and much more. Each chapter begins with a real-life case scenario, followed by guidance on its management, combining evidence-based medicine with the authors’ clinical experience, to provide an authoritative guide for endocrinologists. Key Points Second of three volumes in Diabetes Clinical Case Series 20 chapters featuring real cases and guidance on management diabetes in different segments of the population Authoritative guide combining evidence-based medicine and clinical experience Diabetes Clinical Case Series – 1 (9789352500321) published in 2016

India in particular and South-Asia in general have witnessed a rapid increase in the prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular disease over the past 25 years. Lifestyles changes, unhealthy diet, lack of regular physical exercise, and obesity have all led to rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome. It is of no wonder that metabolic syndrome is being increasingly recognized as a clinical entity which is believed to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease beyond individual risk factors, though this is at times debated. This monograph addresses the total nuance of metabolic syndrome in its entirety and answers questions frequently asked on this subject. The authors are internationally respected investigators in their own right having made major contributions in the particular field and are revered teachers as well. The book itself has clear sections which makes it very user friendly and divided into two volumes. The first volume has the evaluation of metabolic syndrome and the vastness of the problem and how it leads to smouldering dysfunctional endothelium making such a patient vulnerable to vascular disease. It purely deals with clinical issues we face daily in metabolic syndrome and patients. It is fairly broad-based to answer most of the queries which arise in a busy clinician’s head while dealing with metabolic syndrome on a day-to-day basis. Of special interest are chapters on metabolic syndrome in children, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hypogonadism.

This book provides a unique and timely multidisciplinary synthesis of our current knowledge of the anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and behavioral data of the serotonin (5-HT)-dopamine (DA) interactions. Central serotonergic and dopaminergic systems play a critical role in the regulation of normal and abnormal behaviors. Moreover, recent evidence suggests that the dysfunction of the DA and 5-HT neurotransmitter systems contribute to various mental disorders including depression, schizophrenia, drug addiction and Parkinson's disease. This extremely important topic is of wide interest within the scientific community, with relevance not only to specialists but also to general practitioners and students. The book provides a valuable contribution to the debate on new pharmacological approaches for several psychopathological states, with contributions from expert neuroscientists and pharmacologists who comprehensively survey the most significant currently active areas of dopamine/serotonin interactions. - Provides an understanding of the interaction between Serotonin and Dopamine - Appeals equally to specialists, general practitioners, students and researchers - Contributes to the debate on new pharmacological approaches to several psychopathological states - Gives a comprehensive anatomical description plus the physiology and pharmacology of dopaminergic and serotonergic systems - Singles out neuropsychiatric and suggests new therapeutic approaches

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. The third edition of Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest developments in the field. Divided into 15 sections, the book begins with an introduction to the physiology and metabolism of the disease, its diagnosis and classification, and epidemiology. The following sections examine management, co-morbid conditions, complications, living with diabetes and prevention. This comprehensive new edition includes many additional topics including stem cell therapy in diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring system, vitamin D and diabetes, HIV and cancer in diabetes, the influence of sleep disturbance in type 2 diabetes, neonatal diabetes, and much more. Key points Fully revised new edition presenting latest advances in diabetes mellitus Includes numerous new topics Features more than 800 images, illustrations and tables Previous edition published in 2012

Common vestibular disorders presenting with vertigo contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality. The challenge is to identify the underlying cause of dizziness so as to streamline the treatment and improve quality of life. In day to day ENT practice incidence of dizziness is reported to be 10–15%. It is often associated with a range of otological, neurological, and psychiatric disorder. There are fewer subjects in medicine which keep us more confused than vertigo. Dizziness and vertigo may be disturbing and incapacitating causing problems to people doing regular or specialized tasks such as driving, operating heavy machinery or flying. As the sensations are hard to describe, patients often use the words "dizziness" and "vertigo" interchangeably and inconsistently. Patients with the same underlying disorder might describe the symptoms very differently and might also differently describe the same "dizzy" event depending upon the how the question is directed. The aim of this project is to explore the experience and learning of some of the eminent medical professionals, develop relevant updates, and make them easily available for utilization by the Indian clinical practitioners.