Endocrinology

by Jennifer A Rosen , Donna Wirshing , Language: English

Written by a multidisciplinary group of psychiatrists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, and dietitians, this handbook is a practical guide to the prevention and management of diabetes in patients with mental illnesses. Chapters examine the prevalence of diabetes in patients with various mental illnesses. Close attention is given to the link between psychotropic medications—including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and second-generation antipsychotics—and the development of obesity, diabetes, lipid abnormalities, and other metabolic disorders.

by Boris Draznin , Language: English

The discipline of Endocrinology encompasses diabetes and obesity, two of the most common and pressing health care concerns today. The Oxford American Handbook of Endocrinology & Diabetes concisely reviews the entire discipline, providing a wealth of daily help for students and residents managing patients with diabetes and obesity as well as reproductive and neuroendocrine disorders, pediatric endocrinology, and problems of the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Key topics such as genetics, therapeutic agents, and results of major clinical trials are included, all in a compact and easily-navigable package.

by Jeffrey I Mechanick , Robert F Kushner , Language: English

Editors: Mechanick, Jeffrey I., Kushner, Robert F. (Eds.)First of its kind title covering a burgeoning field and offering a portfolio of paradigms, tools, models, and programs for the clinical practice of lifestyle medicineProvides clear and succinct guidance on nearly all aspects of lifestyle medicine Explanatory and pragmatic, providing case studies and bulleted translation of academic information into clinical practice recommendationsLifestyle – the manner in which people live – is fundamental to health, wellness, and prevention of disease.

by Peter Hürter , Language: German

Unser Kind hat Diabetes – was nun? Wird bei einem Kind Diabetes diagnostiziert, ist in seinem Leben nichts mehr so, wie es vorher war. Kinderarzt ihnen die Diagnose Diabetes mitteilt, sind meist:Wie wird unser Kind damit umgehen?Wie können wir ihm helfen?Was hat das für Folgen für unsere Familie?Weitere Fragen nach dem richtigen Einsatz von Insulin, der gesunden Ernährung, der Diabetesbehandlung im Alltag, z.B. in den Ferien, beim Sport, auf dem Kindergeburtstag oder bei Klassenausflügen folgen.A

by Adebowale Adeniran , Language: English

Authors: Adeniran, Adebowale J., Chhieng, DavidProvides a comprehensive review of the common diagnostic pitfalls in thyroid cytopathology Written by experts in the field of thyroid cytopathologyRichly illustrated with microscopic features to tackle common and uncommon diagnostic challengesThis text provides a comprehensive review of the most frequently encountered diagnostic pitfalls in thyroid cytopathology. Written in a case study format, the text provides the most current and complete information on both non-neoplastic and neoplastic thyroid conditions.

by Bruce Alberts , Alexander Johnson , Julian Lewis , Language: English

This book comprehensively accounts the current understanding of genetic mechanisms of obesity by analyzing obesity phenotypes and genotypes and, gene polymorphisms and mutations, and current results from animal model research and genetic studies in human models

by Per Glud Ovesen , Dorte Møller Jensen , Language: English

A dramatic and worldwide increase is occurring in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Obese women carry a significant excess risk of a variety of serious complications during pregnancy, and in addition, maternal obesity predisposes to obesity in the offspring. This book provides a timely update on the latest knowledge on maternal obesity and pregnancy. A very wide range of issues are covered, including macrosomia and associated shoulder dystocia; the risk of miscarriage, malformations, and complications of pregnancy; the impact of hyperglycemia; clinical management; consequences for anesthesia and ultrasound; impacts on breastfeeding, fertility, and childhood obesity; and pregnancy following gastric surgery.

by David A Lovejoy , Language: English

There has been an explosion of interest in the field of neuroendocrinology over the last twenty years with the discovery of neurohormones regulating virtually everything from growth and development to sexual and aggressive behavior.This book provides a much-needed introduction to neuroendocrinology from a zoological and evolutionary perspective. It covers the evolution, development and description of the neuroendocrine system throughout the animal kingdom.Specific topics covered include:- The Evolution of early neuroendocrine systems in primitive animals- Structural characterisation, molecular biology and biochemistry of neuroendocrine agents- A profiles section on unusual aspects of neuroendocrine physiology written by leaders in the field- A unique section on the actions of environmental chemicals effect neuroendocrine systems in various species

by Kenneth L Becker , John P Bilezikian , Language: English

Established as the foremost text in the field, "Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism" is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition. This practical, clinically relevant, and comprehensive text covers the entire field of endocrinology and metabolism, including the diffuse endocrine system; morphology and physiology; diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases; endocrinology of the female; hormones and cancer; and, much more. The third edition contains new chapters reflecting the latest advances and features expanded coverage of genetics and the endocrinology of sepsis.

by Franco Rongioletti , Bruce R Smoller , Language: English

It is a pleasure to introduce this new book, Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Skin Diseases in Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional, and Deposition Disease, edited by two of my friends and respected colleagues, Franco Rongioletti and Bruce R. Smoller. In fact, I was very ent- siastic when I learned that they were preparing this work.

by Wolfgang Langhans , Nori Geary , Language: English

The development of effective preventive and therapeutic measures to control eating and body weight involves basic physiology as well as cognitive and social psychology. The potential of molecular genetics to illuminate brain-behavior relationships became apparent with the discovery of the leptin gene in 1994. At present, molecular methodologies are being integrated with other physiological approaches, resulting in a number of options from which effective therapeutic strategies may evolve. This book highlights this exciting juncture: Fifteen leading experts present brief descriptions of some of the latest developments of the physiology of eating and weight regulation, ranging from endocrine and neural controls to genetics and functional brain imaging.

by Fima Lifshitz , Language: English

The fourth edition of this text presents breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of children with endocrine and endocrine-related disorders. It addresses every condition and situation encountered in day-to-day clinical practice – from growth abnormalities and thyroid disease to diabetes, obesity and hypertension.

by Kay Elder , Brian Dale , Language: English

This fully updated new edition of a successful and popular practical guide is an indispensable account of modern in-vitro fertilization practice. Initial chapters cover theoretical aspects of gametogenesis and embryo development at the cellular and molecular level, while the latter half of the book describes the requisites for a successful IVF laboratory and the basic technologies in ART.

by Michael J Econs , Language: English

The explosive growth in the field of molecular biology over the last two decades has started to make a great impact on clinical medicine. Genes have been cloned for diseases that were poorly understood only a decade ago. Additionally, investigators are increasingly aware that there are strong genetic components to complex disorders, such as osteoporosis, that are not classically thought of as genetic disorders.

by Bernhard Kleine , Winfried G Rossmanith , Language: English

Authors: Kleine, Bernhard, Rossmanith, Winfried G.Comprehensive overview on the endocrinology of humans and animals with emphasis on hormone biochemistry, hormone physiology, hormone receptors, endocrine organs, regulatory circuit and regulation of endocrine rhythmsShort characteristics covering the most important facts are given for all hormonesCovers endocrinology of vertebrates as well as of invertebratesThis book focuses on hormones, and on how they are produced in very diverse regions of the body in humans and animals.