Endocrinology

In the first section of this volume, we have attempted to bring together some of the papers that reflect exciting new areas of development in relation to neuroendocrine investigation.

This book focuses on menstrual cycle bleeding and pain disorders from menarche to menopause.

This new volume in the Reproductive Medicine for Clinicians series focuses on the practical clinical impact of problems linked to infertility, discussing topics such as luteal support in ART cycles, ovulation induction using pulsatile administration of GnRH, how to deal with the metabolic changes in PCOS, treatment to restore fertility in endometriosis and how to improve implantation, which are common aspects of daily clinical practice.

Noonan Syndrome: Characteristics and Interventions provides an in-depth analysis on this disorder that pediatric endocrinologists and primary care clinicians can use to make sure they provide affected patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment.

The ciliopathies are a group of rare diseases that often affect multiple systems within the body, and are caused by defects in the function or structure of cilia.

Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery is now firmly established within the repertoire of modern general surgery.

This book aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances in the use of technology to support the treatment of diabetes.

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

When you have diabetes yourself or in your family, you need to become your own expert.

Der Chirurg, der Störungen endokriner Organe - meist Tumoren - operativ behandelt, bedarf eines Spezialwissens in den entsprechenden Bereichen wie Physiologie und Pathophysiologie, Pathogenese, Diagnostik, bildgebende Verfahren und Pathologie.

Eine Hashimoto-Thyreoiditis ist mehr als nur eine einfache Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse.

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

This book presents the latest advances in our understanding of the pathophysiologic basis that induces the chronic positive energy balance necessary to progressively store excessive amounts of fat mass.

This fully updated volume brings together synapse development methods that span from the macroscopic to the nanoscale in order to foster novel perspectives and encourage interdisciplinary integration.

This book guides readers through a wide spectrum of clinical presentations in patients with arterial hypertension and different degrees of renal impairment, ranging from asymptomatic urine abnormalities to end stage renal disease.

By exploring how the religious beliefs, scientific knowledge, and social surroundings of African-American sufferers of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) impacts their understanding of the condition, this book develops a new model of effective adult learning.

Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised.

Oxidants, Antioxidants and Impact of the Oxidative Status in Male Reproduction is an essential reference for fertility practitioners and research and laboratory professionals interested in learning about the role of reactive oxygen species in sperm physiology and pathology.

Sex matters!

Evidence accumulated over the past decade show that gonadal steroid hormones participate in an important way in the physiological and pa- thophysiological regulation of the cardiovascular system.

The newly revised and updated Hormones, Second Edition provides a comprehensive treatment of human hormones, viewed in light of modern theories of hormone action and in the context of current understanding of subcellular and cellular architecture and classical organ physiology.

Providing the latest evidence-based information on etiology, evaluation and treatment, this unique text provides an in-depth, comprehensive discussion of the epidemiology, genetic and endocrinologic factors and medical and surgical management of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

This book discusses normal brain physiology and renal physiology, as well as the interactions between the two.

Diabetes greatly affects how people's bodies manage the food they eat.

A critical review by prominent experts of both the cutting-edge of stem cell biology and the application of stem cells to endocrine diseases, including diabetes, infertility, and liver-associated metabolic disorders.

In the fourth edition of this gold-standard title, a distinguished panel of experts provides a thorough update of the significant improvements in our understanding of diabetic foot physiology and its clinical management.

This book focusses on the latest results related to the field of  bile acids as signaling molecules  and describes how these receptors have become a major pharmacological target.

This book covers the complexity of diabetes and related complications and presents the socio-economic burden of the disease, taking into account the rising prevalence reaching pandemic proportions and the associated costs.

Beginning with chapters summarizing the basics of diabetic retinopathy, this updated volume outlines the need for screening, how to screen safely and correctly, and the normal condition of the retina without diabetic retinopathy, all using excellent line and halftone illustrations.

Preserving good skin condition has significant quality of life implications for diabetic patients, especially for those suffering from related ulcers or diabetic foot syndrome.

This book offers a practical and modern update on radioisotope therapy.

The physiology and metabolism of thyroid hormones were areas of intense research investigation during the 1970s.

Polyphenols in Prevention and Treatment of Human Disease, Second Edition authoritatively covers evidence of the powerful health benefits of polyphenols, touching on cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.

This volume discusses menstrual cycle related disorders, which are a major concern from adolescence to menopause.

Our world and bodies are becoming increasingly polluted with chemicals capable of interfering with our hormones and thus, possibly, our present and future neural and mental health.

The number of elderly patients with diabetes is increasing at a significant rate.

Now in its third edition, Osteoporosis, is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on this disease.

Insulin: Deficiency, Excess and Resistance in Human Disease provides an overview of the role of insulin in the pathogenesis of prevalent non-communicable diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, along with a comprehensive review of insulin replacement therapies and novel cardioprotective and insulin-sensitizing drugs.

With the advent of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, our understanding of the reproductive system in both men and women has progressed in an exponential manner.

Changing when you eat, sleep and exercise can help you to treat, manage - and even reverse - type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.

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Dos prácticas cotidianas en la medicina perioperatoria son el uso de soluciones y la evaluación del equilibrio ácido base e hidroelectrolítico.

Frank Nawroth thematisiert das Social Freezing und die zugehörige Beratung, die nicht nur Chancen, sondern auch denkbare Komplikationen und Grenzen der Methode aufzeigen muss.