Endocrinology

Many of us, at the best of times, struggle for inspiration when it comes to cooking and that s without a medical condition that may affect our eating habits and require careful management.

The Organon Symposia have actually become a tradition, keeping up with exciting developments in reproductive medicine.

Vasopressin, Volume 113 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting updates on timely topics, including Diabetes Insipidus in Pregnancy, Vasopressin Inactivation: Role of Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase, Vasotocin and the Origins of the Vasopressin/Oxytocin Receptor Gene Family, Vasopressin V2 Receptor Ligand Recognition, Development and Therapeutic Potential of Vasopressin Synthetic Analog [V4Q5]dDAVP as a Novel Anticancer Agent, Cellular Junctions and Vasopressin, Vasopressin Actions in the Kidney Renin Angiotensin System and its Role in Hypertension and Renal Disease, Oxytocin/Vasopressin-Like Neuropeptide Signaling in Insects, and much more.

The go-to guide for managing endocrine problems in children - completely updated for today's practicePart of the Pediatric Practice series, Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology is an outstanding clinical analysis and decision-making tool for those treating endocrine problems in children.

Diabetes, when untreated, leads to damage to several organs within the body, particularly the kidneys.

This book provides case studies accompanied by questions and commentaries for the specialist registrar in diabetes and endocrinology, to assist with problem-based learning during their training.

Volume I of this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors involved in regulation of the cell cycle, the general biological properties of growth factors, and the receptor and postreceptor mechanisms of action of these signaling agents.

Experimental and clinical researchers from a wide range of disciplines present a wealth of fresh scientific information on the biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical activity of SERMs.

Diabetic complications, which occur both acutely and on a chronic basis, are an enormous challenge facing doctors at every level of care.

Eureka: Endocrinology is an innovative book for medical students that fully integrates core science, clinical medicine and surgery.

Recent Progress in Hormone Research, Volume 23 is a collection of papers presented at the 1966 Laurentian Hormone Conference, held at Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

This book delves into the intricate journey of neuroendocrine evolution, from its rudimentary origins in single-celled organisms to the complex systems found in mammals.

This book aims to equip readers with a better understanding of neuroendocrine tumors of the abdomen and explains how to manage them optimally by making use of novel therapeutic options that represent major advances on previous treatments.

This book aims to present a comprehensive classification of hypertensive phenotypes based on underlying target organ involvement.

This book will bridge a gap between the huge platform of literature available about thyroid surgery and the practical working reality.

Women's healthcare regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome remains challenging.

Cell biology has made an appreciable impact on the evaluation of physiological and pathophysiological processes leading to a more detailed understanding of the signaling mechanisms by which cells communicate in vivo and in vitro and modify adaptively.

The European School of Oncology came into existence to respond to a need for informa- tion, education and training in the field of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The crucial role played by calcium as a cellular messenger has become increasingly evident, as has the recognition that cells spend much energy in maintaining the cytosolic concentration of this cation both constant and low.

A solid knowledge base and good clinical skills don't necessarily guarantee examination success in the long case OSCE.

Hormones as Tokens of Selection addresses deep questions in biology: How are biological systems controlled?

Written by leading world experts, this third edition embraces the philosophy of international collaboration and disseminates the latest advances and transformative changes in the field of thyroid cancer.

The explosive growth in the field of molecular biology over the last two decades has started to make a great impact on clinical medicine.

Estrogens are key modulators of brain regions that mediate learning and memory formation.

Iodine is an essential micronutrient and an integral component of the thyroid hormones, which are required for normal growth and development.

Recent advances in genomic and omics analysis have triggered a revolution affecting nearly every field of medicine, including reproductive medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, andrology, and infertility treatment.

The breadth of research efforts represented by the many excellent papers in these proceedings is an eloquent testimonial to the idea of one man- Dr.

Summarizes the role of hormones in pregnancy and how to manage gestational disorders in patients.

In developed countries the incidence of gestational diabetes lies between 1 and 8%.

In the middle of the 17th century, the great French philosopher Rene Descartes wrote (L'Homme, J.

Skin lesions are often the first sign for an endocrine disease.

This quick-reference guide is the first book written specifically for the many third- and fourth-year medical students rotating on an endocrine surgery service.

With the increasing incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the adult population and the realization that this is a vascular disease and a major coronary risk factor, Professor Betteridge has chosen fifty diabetologists to contribute a case which has had an effect on their clinical practice.

This book offers one of the most comprehensive reviews in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) physiology, guiding readers on a journey through the complete digestive tract, while also highlighting related organs and glandular systems.

This compendium provides a wide view covering everything from molecular mechanisms and risk factors for neurological disorders to the effects of bariatric surgery on brain function and functional neuroimaging applied to obesity research.

The Second Edition offers the reader the very latest information on lipid disorders from aetiology to the management of this ever increasing problem that is a major cause of atherosclerotic and cardiovascular disease.

This multidisciplinary book addresses three lines of evidence (medieval, contemporary, and epigenetic) regarding the effect of human socio-economic status on bone health.

Hormonal influences, both natural and iatrogenic, are implicated in the most frequent health issues of women.

The European School of Oncology came into existence to respond to a need for information, education and training in the field of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Osteoporosis is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on this disease.

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, the aims of The Active Female are threefold: first, to increase the awareness of wellness and fitness issues for active females and their family members; second, to provide an avenue for medical practitioners, allied health professionals, health educators/providers, and certified individuals in sports medicine/athletics to gain critical, updated knowledge of a field specific to active females; and third, to introduce the concept of obesity as a growing health concern even for normal weight individuals.

Cushing's syndrome is a relatively rare clinical disorder that is associated with many co-morbidities such as systemic hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, impaired immune function and growth impairment in children, all of which severely reduce quality of life and life expectancy.

This book reports the text of the lectures of the 6th International Conference on Sodium Calcium Exchange held in Lacco Ameno in the Island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, from October 1 to October 5, 2011.