Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University
ISBN: 0072559136 Copyright year: 2004
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"In the News" boxes. About half the "In the News" boxes
have been replaced for the 2004 Update; new topics include post-traumatic
stress disorder, methods for dealing with the stress of mass violence and
terrorism, college drinking, cohabitation before marriage, trans fats, stem
cells, causes of cancer, and antibiotic resistance.
Key topic updates and additions. Examples include dietary recommendations
for macronutrients, newly approved contraceptive methods (contraceptive patch
and vaginal ring), hormone replacement therapy, mifepristone use, West Nile
virus, 2002 STD treatment guidelines, bioterrorism agents, ecstasy (MDMA),
diabetes, glycemic index, and dietary supplements.
Updated statistics and Internet resources. Examples of updated statistics
include those for leading causes of deaths, life expectancy, cardiovascular
disease and cancer, and more. In addition, recommended Internet resources
and suggested readings have been updated throughout the text.
Updated and streamlined digital resources. The digital resources available
for students on the Core Concepts Interactive CD-ROM have been updated, expanded,
and incorporated into the book's Online Learning Center for a more straightforward
and streamlined presentation.The OLC also features integrated PowerWeb and
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