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Contemporary Aspects of Endocrinology

Author : Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9533073578
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Contemporary Aspects of Endocrinology by : Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis

Download or read book Contemporary Aspects of Endocrinology written by Evanthia Diamanti-Kandarakis and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to provide readers with a general as well as an advanced overview of the key trends in endocrine disorders. While covering a variety of topics ranging from thyroid carcinogenesis and pituitary adenomas to adrenal tumors and metabolic bone disease, this book also focuses on more specific issues not yet fully elucidated (e.g. the molecular pathways involved in thyrotropin beta gene regulation or monogenic phosphate balance disorders). Readers of different fields and background will have the opportunity to update their knowledge and more importantly to clarify areas of uncertainty and controversies in several topics of endocrine disorders.

Endocrinology of Aging

Author : John E. Morley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592597157
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis Endocrinology of Aging by : John E. Morley

Download or read book Endocrinology of Aging written by John E. Morley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-11-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distinguished physicians critically review the clinical consequences of the endocrinological changes that occur with aging-in both men and women-and examine the use of hormonal therapy to reduce them. Topics range from bone disease and water balance in all older people, to androgen deficiency in aging males, gynecomastia, and menopause. The authors also discuss Type II diabetes in persons over 65, emphasizing the cognitive benefits of good glycemia control, and the interaction of nutrition and metabolism, focusing on hypocholesterolemia, obesity, the anorexia of aging, trace elements, and vitamins. The aging of the sympathetic nervous system and its impact on hypertension in the elderly is also covered. Timely and authoritative, Endocrinology of Aging offers endocrinologists, geriatricians, and primary care physicians critical insight into the endocrine problems of our rapidly growing elderly population.

Contemporary Endocrinology

Author : Sidney H. Ingbar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475748574
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)

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Book Synopsis Contemporary Endocrinology by : Sidney H. Ingbar

Download or read book Contemporary Endocrinology written by Sidney H. Ingbar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who are familiar with the two volumes of The Year in Endocrinology may, at first glance, fail to recognize their relationship to the present volume, Contemporary Endocrinology. The name is different and the cover design different, but nonetheless the admonition against judging a book by its cover is very well taken in this instance. In fact, Contemporary Endocrinology is not only the direct linear descendant of The Year in Endocrinology, it is a purposeful clone thereof-the topics are unchanged, the talented group of authors is unchanged, and most importantly, both the objective of the work and the manner in which that objective is approached are unchanged. The objective is, of course, to assist the reader in maintaining currency with respect to important developments, both basic and clinical, in the major areas of endocrinology. We are all much too familiar, unfortunately, with the difficulty of maintaining currency these days. Our approach to dealing with the informational inflation that we are suffering is similar to that used by economists in dealing with monetary inflation, that is, to increase interest. This we have attempted to do by providing for the reader an easy-to-read group of essays in which advances in individual areas of endocrinology are re viewed broadly, synthesized, and placed into perspective by a group of authors who are authorities in their individual fields. They serve, not as guest artists, but as members of a stable Editorial Board that provides continuity by contributing to successive volumes.

Sports Endocrinology

Author : Michelle P. Warren
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592590160
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Sports Endocrinology written by Michelle P. Warren and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the observation in the 19th century that an extract of the suprarenal bodies injected into the circulation caused a rise in blood pressure, the endocrine system has become a major component in our understanding of human physiology. The introduction of radioimmunoassay techniques and the ability to measure minimal amounts of hor mones (a term derived from the Greek "to excite") have shown that acute exercise causes a release of a large number of hormones and that chronic exercise may further lead to long-term alterations in endocrine homeostasis. Actually, almost every organ and system in the body is affected by physical activity and exercise, much of it through the endocrine and neuroendocrine system. Investigation ofthe effect of acute or chronic physical activity on the endocrine system is a complex matter since the stimulus called "exercise" has many components, such as mode, intensity, duration, and others. In addition, several other factors, such as age, gender, training status, body temperature, circadian rhythm, metabolic state, menstrual cycle, and various external conditions as well as psychological factors, can modify the effect of physical activity on hormonal secretion. Moreover, the physiol9gical stimulus of exercise often provokes several and parallel cascades of biochemical and endocrine changes. It is therefore often extremely difficult to distinguish between primary and secondary events and between cause and effect. These limitations will be discussed in Chapter 1.

Growth Hormone Related Diseases and Therapy

Author : Ken Ho
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607613174
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Growth Hormone Related Diseases and Therapy written by Ken Ho and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The molecular era ushered in the cloning of the growth hormone (GH) gene and the production of unlimited amounts of GH through recombinant technology. The continuing momentum of research from basic science to clinical evaluation has brought unprecedented advances to the understanding of GH biology for the clinical endocrinologist. Growth Hormone Related Diseases and Therapy: A Molecular and Physiological Perspective for the Clinician distills all the new information of relevance to the endocrinologist over the last 20 years by offering five sections: physiology, molecular genetics, GH deficiency, acromegaly and pharmacotherapy. The first section on physiology focuses on GH action. A review on the structure and function of the GH receptor is followed by a perspective on the regulatory role of ghrelin on GH secretion. The second section on genetics covers pituitary function and adenomas, including new and fascinating information on familial pituitary adenomas, their genotype and phenotype. The adult GH deficiency section spans the epidemiology and diagnosis of GH deficiency with a strong reminder for the clinician that the transition period represents a critical time of somatic maturation, which continues for years after cessation of liner growth. The section on acromegaly focuses on management, giving practical guides to the value of GH and IGF-1 measurements, the place of somatostatin analogues and of radiotherapy while reminding the reader as to why evaluating quality of life is an important part of management. Finally, the section on GH pharmacology takes the reader through innovative developments of long-acting GH formulations with some products on the threshold of clinical use. This section provides a balanced evidence based review of the effects of GH supplementation in aging and in sports where recent data indicates an enhancing effect on a selective aspect of performance. Growth Hormone Related Diseases and Therapy: A Molecular and Physiological Perspective for the Clinician integrates a wealth of information and will prove an invaluable reference for pediatric endocrinologists, adult endocrinologists, endocrine scientists and internists interested in the human biology of GH.

Acute Endocrinology:

Author : Greet Van den Berghe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1603271775
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis Acute Endocrinology: by : Greet Van den Berghe

Download or read book Acute Endocrinology: written by Greet Van den Berghe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently, endocrinology and critical care medicine were two specialties in medicine that were rather uncomfortable with each other and hence quite i- lated. Fortunately, these two ‘alien’ disciplines have joined forces in successful attempts to perform high quality research in order to clarify the unknown. By integrating endocrinology in critical care medicine, or vice-versa depending on the specialty of the observer, new experimental and clinical data on the complex endocrine and metabolic derangements accompanying non-endocrine severe i- nesses came available which generated important novel insights with relevant clinical implications. In addition, the state of the art diagnosis and management of primary endocrine diseases that represent life-threatening situations leading to ICU admission has been updated. This issue of Contemporary Endocrinology aims at compiling the new ?ndings. The book indeed covers both areas of ‘Acute Endocrinology’ that are often taking care of at very distant sites within hospitals. The ?rst part deals with the classical life-threatening illnesses caused by primary endocrine diseases such as thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, acute adrenal crisis, acute calcium disorders, pheochromocytoma, severe hyper- and hypoglycemia . The second part looks at endocrinology from the ICU side, starting with a g- eral overview of the dynamic neuroendocrine and metabolic stress responses in the condition of intensive care-dependent, non-endocrine critical illness.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Author : Sally Radovick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607613956
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Endocrinology written by Sally Radovick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art and concise guide to the clinical management of pediatric endocrine disorders, the second edition of the highly regarded Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide covers the most common and challenging conditions seen by practicing endocrinologists and primary care physicians, including growth, hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, calcium and bone, and reproductive disorders, as well as metabolic syndromes. This expanded second edition includes new topics being seen more commonly in pediatric endocrinology practices related to obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and lipid disorders. Each chapter contains an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. Invaluable tables summarize the critical factors in etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic dosages. Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide, Second Edition, is a comprehensive resource for all clinicians concerned with the myriad endocrinologic disorders seen in children and adolescents.

Human Growth Hormone

Author : Roy G. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592590152
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Human Growth Hormone written by Roy G. Smith and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-01-28 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a state-of-the-art synthesis of basic science and clinical practice, Roy Smith and a distinguished panel of researchers and clinicians review GH regulation and its action at the molecular level, and describe the basis for GH deficiency and the use of GH as therapy in a variety of clinical situations. The clinical presentation moves beyond the treatment of GH-deficient children to include the genetics of GH-deficiency, GH-deficiency in adults, osteoporosis, Syndrome X, sleep quality, GH in AIDS patients, GHRH in clinical studies. Timely and innovative, Human Growth Hormone: Research and Clinical Practice will benefit both basic and clinical researchers, as well as those clinical endocrinologists who want to use growth hormone not only in treating children, but also in treating adult disorders, including those associated with metabolic disease.

Developmental Endocrinology

Author : Erica A. Eugster
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592591566
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis Developmental Endocrinology by : Erica A. Eugster

Download or read book Developmental Endocrinology written by Erica A. Eugster and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-03-04 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading researchers comprehensively translate all the latest scientific information regarding endocrine physiology and development into an understanding of the clinical pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disease. Organized by endocrine system, each section of the book concisely describes the chronological development of the human organism, from the fetal/prenatal period through childhood, adolescence, and in some cases, into adulthood. The prenatal sections review recent discoveries concerning transcription factors, homeobox genes, and human molecular mutations-the basic processes governing prenatal development of the individual endocrine organs-and detail the pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment of pediatric endocrine disorders.

Endocrinology of Physical Activity and Sport

Author : Naama Constantini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1627033149
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Endocrinology of Physical Activity and Sport written by Naama Constantini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the influence and interaction between physical activity and the endocrine system are of paramount importance in dealing with a multitude of health problems. In Endocrinology of Physical Activity and Sport, renowned physicians and researchers provide a comprehensive and expanded update on the scientific, clinical and practical components of endocrinology as related to sport and exercise. The authors thoroughly review what is known about how such activity effects the endocrine system and how in turn these hormonal responses affect many other organs and systems of the body. In addition, aspects of endocrinology in non-glandular tissue which have endocrine actions are addressed; for example, adipocytes and the release of leptin and related adipocytokines. Further, a wide range of clinically related topics such as athletic amenorrhea, osteopenia, sarcopenia, and hypogonadism are included. This new edition critically integrates what is known about the complex interaction of the endocrine system in the sports context and will again prove immensely valuable to all physicians and clinical investigators treating those active in sports today.

When Puberty is Precocious

Author : Ora H. Pescovitz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1597454990
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (974 download)

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Book Synopsis When Puberty is Precocious by : Ora H. Pescovitz

Download or read book When Puberty is Precocious written by Ora H. Pescovitz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-06 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on precocious puberty, providing a unique continuum of expertise looking at puberty from anthropologic, epidemiologic, clinical, and molecular perspectives. The volume addresses broad pubertal changes in the general population while at the same time providing in depth information about specific disorders of puberty and the latest management changes. In particular, the book is intended for endocrinologists and internists.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Author : Sally Radovick
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592593364
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Endocrinology written by Sally Radovick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-03-13 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date and concise guide to the clinical management of pediatric endocrine disorders. The text covers the most common and challenging conditions seen by practicing endocrinologists and primary care physicians, including growth, hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, calcium and bone, and reproductive disorders, as well as metabolic syndromes. Each chapter contains an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. Invaluable tables summarize the critical factors in etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic dosages.

Endocrine Hypertension

Author : Christian A Koch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607615487
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Endocrine Hypertension written by Christian A Koch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of hypertension is almost three times as high as that of diabetes mellitus type 2, with both conditions being major risk factors for stroke, ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. The exact prevalence of hypertension related to hormonal derangements (endocrine hypertension) is not known but estimated to affect less than 15% of hypertensive patients. Recent scientific discoveries have increased the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of hypertension. In Endocrine Hypertension, a renowned panel of experts provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of this disorder, discussing when to assign an endocrine cause in one of many conditions that may present with hypertension. The first part of Endocrine Hypertension is dedicated to adrenal causes. The second part of the volume concerns potential nonadrenal causes of hypertension, such as growth hormone excess or deficiency, primary hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, testosterone deficiency, insulin resistance, obesity-associated hypertension, and the role of central mineralocorticoid receptors and cardiovascular disease. An important contribution to the literature, Endocrine Hypertension is an indispensable reference not only for endocrinologists, diabetologists, and adrenal investigators, but also for translational scientists and clinicians from cardiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, geriatrics, urology, and reproductive medicine / gynecology.

Challenging Cases in Endocrinology

Author : Mark E. Molitch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592592775
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Challenging Cases in Endocrinology written by Mark E. Molitch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-01-18 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distinguished clinician-scientists describe in concise studies their most difficult cases and reveal what they did, how they did it, and why. The cases cover a wide range of endocrine problems. Each case study reviews how the patient was managed, details the reasons why various tests and treatments-many only recently available-were carried out, and provides references to ensure that those novel methodologies can be easily translated into the endocrine specialist's daily practice. The authors provide practical solutions for these difficult-to-manage cases, and successfully apply knowledge fresh from the laboratory to decisions about patient management. Practical and stimulating, Challenging Cases in Endocrinology demonstrates for every clinical endocrinologist precisely how specialists approach their most challenging cases and how these approaches can be effectively applied in the daily practice of endocrinology.

Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology

Author : Helen E. Turner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019251265X
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology written by Helen E. Turner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology provides easy access to evidence-based materials for quick consultation but also provides an in-depth expert reference for clinical practice. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, and management, as well as information for patients. Internationally-renowned experts have brought together evidence, guidelines and their clinical expertise to put trustworthy support at your fingertips. The vast spectrum of endocrine disorders are clearly laid out in self-contained topics for easy reference. Chapters build bridges between pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and investigation to aid understanding. Careful consideration is given to establishing a diagnosis including the recognition, investigation and management of the rarer diagnoses. The practical treatment of everyday endocrine disorders and the management of life-long conditions are outlined in clear protocols. Chapters are organised by endocrine glands, disorders and syndromes and there are sections on the involvement of hormones in other specialities including endocrine oncology. The continuity from childhood to adolescent and adult endocrinology as well as the needs of older patients is explored in specific sections. Dedicated chapters cover the important roles endocrine specialist nurses play in patient management, and dietetic advice. The editors have included a wealth of practical resources including: · A speedy reference section, which provides summaries and quick direction · A patient advice and reference section, which supports face-to-face discussion with patients · A medicolegal chapter, which outlines risk and DVLA regulations Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology is the ideal companion for consultants, registrars associate specialists and clinical assistants as well as those from other disciplines who share endocrine clinics including endocrine surgeons, oncologists, gynaecologists and paediatricians.

Endocrinology of Pregnancy

Author : Fuller W. Bazer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461218047
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book Endocrinology of Pregnancy written by Fuller W. Bazer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, cutting-edge review of the complex interactions between maternal and fetal-placental tissues that control the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, the proper development of the fetus, the birth process, and the behavioral aspects of bonding between mother and newborn. Expert researchers review the endocrine and physiological events that culminate in the delivery of offspring, and provide a solid base of comparative information on the menstrual cycle of primates, including humans. They also discuss the sources and functions of both steroid and protein hormones from the placenta and the details of their effects on uterine function, placental development, fetal growth and well-being, and maternal responses to pregnancy. This book will become the standard reference source not only for reproductive scientists, but also for those clinicians who want better to understand the complex factors that affect pregnancy-and their pregnant patients.

Handbook of Diagnostic Endocrinology

Author : Janet E. Hall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592592937
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Diagnostic Endocrinology by : Janet E. Hall

Download or read book Handbook of Diagnostic Endocrinology written by Janet E. Hall and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-01-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced physicians concisely explain the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of endocrine disorders and survey all the latest laboratory diagnostics. Topics range widely from an overview of the diagnosis of diabetes and the long-term monitoring of its complications to the evaluation of menstrual dysfunction. Coverage is also given to the diagnosis of pituitary tumors, Cushing's syndrome, thyroid disease, and hypoglycemia; the evaluation of endocrine-induced hypertension; the assessment of dyslipidemia and obesity; and approaches to diagnosing hyper- and hypocalcemia. There are also discussions of osteoporosis, hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction, and hyperandrogenism in women. The authors each review the complex physiological basis of the relevant endocrine processes and provide richly instructive recommendations for followup and long-term management of patients.