Endocrinology

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.

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.

This book presents the latest advances in knowledge of the pathogenesis of thyroid diseases and describes the state of the art in their diagnosis and treatment, including newly emerging management approaches.

Key workers in vascular medicine and biology apply state-of-the-art techniques in cell and molecular biology to study the endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells.

This brief provides an overview of theoretical research in organic ferromagnetic material design using quantum chemical approaches based on molecular orbital theory from primary Huckel to ab initio levels of theory.

Hashimoto-Thyreoiditis – der bewährte Ratgeber: Bewährt kompetent und leicht verständlich informiert das Autorenteam über Ursachen, Krankheitssymptome und Therapiemöglichkeiten der Schilddrüsenerkrankung Hashimoto-Thyreoiditis.

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, this book remains the most comprehensive resource on Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) available on the market.

Diabetes in Medizin- und Kulturgeschichte behandelt die Geschichte der wissenschaftlichen Erforschung dieses Leidens von der Antike bis zur Entdeckung des Insulins (1921) unter gleichzeitiger Berücksichtigung der Geschichte des Patienten und kulturhistorischer Hintergründe.

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.

This book provides an overview of the latest knowledge of the psychological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and paves the way for advances in this rapidly evolving field.

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.

Clinical scientists, embryologists, and reproductive technologists, at all levels, as well as trainees and students interested in assisted reproductive technology and reproductive medicine, will find here a clear synopsis of the best laboratory practice, clinical biology, assisted reproduction techniques, and advanced practical skills they will need to know as clinical practitioners.

aintaining extracellular calcium concentrations within a narrow range is critical for the survival of most vertebrates.

This book is a comprehensive review of the recent research on the lipotoxicity-related mechanisms in obesity and the development of new treatment strategies.

This volume fulfills the need for an easy-to-use and authoritative synopsis of intra-abdominal organ cytopathology.

One of medicine's most remarkable therapeutic triumphs was the discovery of insulin in 1921.

Bone Marrow Diagnosis, Third Edition, is an essential resource for pathologists and haematologists who need to report bone marrow trephine biopsies.

100 years of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: Reviews and New Perspectives is a collection of articles written by some of the world's leading experts on the pregnancy hormone and cancer marker hCG.

The announcement that we had decoded the human genome in 2000 ushered in a new and unique era in biomedical research and clinical medicine.

Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 describes how FGF23 was initially identified as a bone-derived factor targeting the kidney.

This volume presents a thought-provoking state-of-the-art picture of how volatile compounds are used in metabolomics, currently a hot topic in the metabolomics field.

A practical, self-help guide for living well with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) In the last forty years, we have seen an astounding rise in the prevalence of T2D in most countries.

This book documents the most important clinicopathological features of rare thyroid tumours with an emphasis (and ample documentation) on their histological and immunohistochemical aspects.

Nuclear Receptors and Genetic Disease provides the first compilation of the role of nuclear hormones in health and disease and incorporates the latest breakthroughs in the field.

Andrology for the Clinician consists of two parts: In Part One, the busy clinician can easily find the problem-orientated information he or she needs on such issues as male factor fertility problems, male contraception, and male genital tract infection and tumours.

Unlike other areas of medicine where statistics are meticulously kept by governments and global organizations, there are no accurate data to describe the number of the world's inhabitants who are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese.

Why sex mattersAmong human and nonhuman animals, the prevalence and intensity of infection typically is higher in males than females and may reflect differences in exposure as well as susceptibility to pathogens.

One of the main reasons for publishing this second edition of "e;T- roid Cancer"e; is the fact that the first edition has sold out.

Intended for diabetes researchers and medical professionals who work closely with patients with diabetes, this newly updated and expanded edition provides new perspectives and direct insight into the causes and consequences of this serious medical condition from one of the foremost experts in the field.

Environmental Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a novel resource to understand the global impact of environmental pollution and how it increases diabetes mellitus.

The book brings together the current knowledge and future perspectives of the complex physiology and pathophysiology of gut-liver interactions in health and disease.

Comprised exclusively of clinical cases of patients with hypoparathyroidism, this concise, practical casebook will provide clinicians with the best real-world strategies to properly diagnose and treat the various forms of the disorder they may encounter.

This reference volume conveys complete understanding and management of Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss (AGA/FPHL).

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

This book explores the potential role of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in managing various metabolic disorders, chronic diseases, and metabolic syndromes.

During the past decade, the continued interest in insulin-related growth factors has been documented by a plethora of research programs and publications focused on these growth factors.

Nearly 100 of the world's leading medical researchers and clinicians share their expertise on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with diabetes mellitus.

El presente libro: Neuropatía diabética.

Addressing a topic of utmost importance in the field, this text addresses the epidemiology, diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients with metabolic syndrome-focusing on implications for cardiovascular disease risk.

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

The building of conceptual models is an inherent part of our interaction with the world, and the foundation of scientific investigation.

The current age of clinical medicine is witnessing biotechnological innovation at an unprecedented pace.

Developed from time-tested material utilized in endocrinology courses for medical students, this comprehensive and practical guide draws together a number of related disciplines to create a straightforward and accessible approach to the study of endocrine and metabolic diseases.

Management of the modern reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinic has become very complex.

While it is increasingly clear that adult obesity begins in childhood, preventing this condition is a major challenge for the pediatrician.

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.

This book is the result of the study of metabolic and hormonal disorders in patients suffering obesity and diabetes mellitus, focusing on mechanisms of formation of atherosclerotic changes in the myocardium and vessels in diabetes mellitus patient.

This volumes details methods focusing on technological innovation and recent advances in diabetes management.

This unique book presents an up-to-date discussion of clinical disorders of the pituitary gland in children with specific emphasis on state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities, highlighting the newest scientific advances in genomics and molecular biology that clinician-scientists caring for children need to know.