Endocrinology

Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the U.

Nineteen cutting-edge review articles by leading authorities provide a comprehensive overview of the normal function of the pituitary and of the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary disorders.

The regulation of the organism has traditionally been ascribed to two distinct systems-the nervous and the endocrine.

Diabetes is a common and debilitating condition encountered by all doctors worldwide, regardless of specialist interest.

First published in 1943, VITAMINS AND HORMONES is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press.

This book is divided into two main sections, and covers a broad range of issues important for health practitioners to be aware of when caring for people with co-morbid diabetes and depression.

The diabetes mellitus epidemic is unfolding across the globe with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a worldwide prevalence of 177 million patients with diabetes.

This book describes in detail the multidisciplinary management of osteoporosis, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the rationale for a multidisciplinary approach and with the tools required to implement it effectively.

This book contains the necessary knowledge and tools to incorporate nutrition into primary care practice.

This book represents the first comprehensive, gold standard reader on research integrity in the biomedical sciences.

A user-friendly, pocket-sized reference for all physicians faced with endocrine care and challenges in hospitalized patients, this handbook covers the most common issues leading to an inpatient endocrine consult, providing differential diagnoses, a reasonable and practical approach to investigating and managing the condition, and advice for follow-up.

This book describes a novel therapy for obesity that associates the traditional procedures of weight-loss lifestyle modification with specific, individualized cognitive behavioral procedures to address some obstacles that have been indicated by recent research to influence weight loss and maintenance.

This book is a guide for clinicians seeking to use metabolic approaches in the care of hospitalized patients.

This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body.

This book is based on the author's personal experience with Type II Diabetes and its effects on her body.

Stress and Epigenetics in Suicidediscusses the central role of epigenetic modifications in suicidal behavior.

Being up to Date: Status Quo and Trends of TreatmentFor those involved in the identification and management of patients with inborn errors of metabolism, this book is now recognised as the standard textbook in this interdisciplinary field.

Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management systematically examines the normal and abnormal endocrinology of the pregnant and lactating female and of the fetus and neonate.

Under the capable and qualified editorial leadership of Dr.

Thyroid cancer was first described at the end of the eighteenth cen- tury.

First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press.

Hormones, Brain and Behavior, Third Edition offers a state-of-the-art overview of hormonally-mediated behaviors, including an extensive discussion of the effects of hormones on insects, fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, and humans.

This new edition of the benchmark text on clinical pediatric endocrinology still remains at the forefront of world clinical opinion.

Providing care for a young adult with type 1 diabetes during this stage can be difficult as well.

Since the first description of Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloproliferative disorders more than 100 years ago, the diagnosis and therapy of these conditions have been based primarily on clinical experience and judgement.

This second edition of The Ovary incorporates the dramatic research developments regarding the ovarian life cycle within the past decade.

There is an epidemic of diabetes and the problem is only getting worse.

Utilizing clinical case material of children with diabetes insipidus (DI), this concise, practical pocket guide will provide clinicians with the best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and manage the various manifestations of the disorder they may encounter.

An intimate relation between hormones and lipoprotein metabolism has been known for a long time especially from hormone-deficiency or -overproduction syndromes.

This book has a unique focus on physiotherapy techniques and training methods that are ideally suited for the obese patient.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and debates on the diagnosis and treatment of midline neck swellings to clarify some uncertainties, make suggestions for resolving others, and establish strategies for achieving therapeutic success.

The International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus has been a successful, well-respected medical textbook for almost 20 years, over 3 editions.

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this unique text presents topics related to insulin resistance in youth and its consequences across the lifespan.

Endocrine imbalances can cause a whole host of physical and mental health problems.

As the global epidemic of diabetes continues to expand, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is predicted to double in the next 20 years.

Gender differences impact the pathophysiology and clinical burden of diabetes in women.

Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency provides a thorough understanding of the conditions which result in adrenal insufficiency.

Expertly bridging the gap between basic science and clinical information, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th Edition, brings together an outstanding collection of world-renowned authors to provide authoritative discussions of the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders.

Although impotence may be the most widely recognized manifestation of male sexual dysfunction, many other forms of sexual disorders do not involve the erectile mechanism, from deficiencies of desire to disturbances in ejaculatory function to the failure of detumescence.

In theoretical terms, sex differences in brains and behaviors of laboratory animals offer the possibility of fascinating scientific studies on a range of molecular phenomena such as genomic imprinting, DNA methylation, chromatin protein modification, non-coding DNA, potentially resulting in important neuroanatomical and neurochemical sex differences in the brain.

This book is intended to provide up-to-date and emerging information in the field of diabetes mellitus with a focus on preventive, predictive and personalized medicine.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you ve probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind.

Characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, metabolic syndrome is associated with the risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

Expertly authored by the world s leading specialists in the field, Prevention of Diabetes is the definitive guide for better preventative diabetes care.

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Drs.

The clinical laboratory plays a critical role in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and related metabolic disorders, which are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children and adults.