A new vision to understanding medicine

22 August 2012 S. Karger AG

Publication title: Handbook of Clinical Gender Medicine
Author: (Editors) Schenk-Gustafsson, K.; DeCola, P.R.; Pfaff, D.W.; Pisetsky, D.S.
Publication type: Book (Paperback)
Publication date: 22 August 2012
Number of pages: 538
ISBN number: 978-3-8055-9929-0
Price: 51.00 EUR Euros

Defining the role of gender in medicine requires a broad perspective on biology and diverse skills in biomedical and social sciences. When these scientific disciplines come together, a revolution in medical care is in the making. Covering twelve different areas of medicine, the practical and useful Handbook of Clinical Gender Medicine provides up-to-date information on the role of gender in the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of common diseases.

The contributing authors of this handbook are all experts who, in well-referenced chapters, cogently and concisely explain how incorporation of gender issues into research can affect the medical understanding and treatment of heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, pain, violence, and malaria among other conditions. This intriguing and unique medical textbook provides readers with a valuable new perspective to understand biology and incorporate gender issues into the different branches of medicine.

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