Books in Endocrinology and metabolism

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Guía práctica de la medicina de la obesidad

• 1st Edition
• January 15, 2019
• Jolanta Weaver
• Spanish

Presenta una gran cantidad de información sobre la obesidad, incluyendo hormonas y problemas de peso, comorbilidades en obesidad, genética y el inicio de la obesidad, aspectos conductuales y enfoques psicosociales para el manejo de la obesidad, energía y metabolismo. Analiza las opciones farmacológicas y los abordajes quirúrgicos de la obesidad. Consolida la información y orientación disponible hoy día en esta área.

Pediatric Type II Diabetes

• 1st Edition
• December 10, 2018
• Grace Kim
• English

Traditionally considered an adult disorder, type 2 diabetes in children has been steadily increasing in the past several years. This easy-to-read reference presents a succinct overview of clinically-focused topics covering diagnosis, treatment, management, and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in pediatric patients. An ideal reference for both pediatric endocrinologists as well as pediatricians, it’s an excellent overview of this fast-changing and complex field.

Biochemical and Imaging Diagnostics in Endocrinology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 46-3
• August 2, 2017
• Richard J. Auchus + 3 more
• English

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Richard Auchus, Adina Turcu, Alan D. Waxman, and Barry D. Pressman, is devoted to Biochemical and Imaging Diagnostics in Endocrinology. Articles in this issue include Mass spectrometry applicability in endocrine testing; Point-of-care endocrine testing; Thyroid, Bone; NET; Predictors of fertility; Thyroid ultrasound imaging and needle biopsy; Pituitary imaging; Adrenal imaging; Pancreatic imaging; Diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders; Neuroendocrine Tumors, and Parathyroid Imaging.

Genetics of Endocrine Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 46-2
• May 11, 2017
• Constantine A. Stratakis
• English

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Constantine A. Stratakis, is devoted to Genetics in Endocrine Disorders. Articles in this issue include: Genetics of Short Stature; Genetics of Diabetes Insipidus; Pituitary Hypoplasia; Pituitary Tumor Genetics and Associated Syndromes; Defects of Thyroid Hormone Synthesis; Molecular Genetics of Thyroid Cancer; Genetics of Hyperparathyroidism Including Parathyroid Cancer; Genetics of Adrenocortical Development and Tumors; Genetics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia; Genetics of Pheochromocytomas and Related Conditions; Genetics of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 and Type 2 Syndromes; Genetics of Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism and Kallman Syndrome; Disorders of Sex Development; Genetics of Lipodystrophy; and PTEN-Spectrum Disorders.

Bone Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

• 1st Edition
• Volume 46-1
• February 2, 2017
• Albert Shieh
• English

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Albert Shieh of UCLA, is devoted to Bone Disorders. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Role of Osteocyte in Bone and Non-Bone Disease; Bone-Fat Interaction; Imaging Beyond DXA; Vitamin D in African-Americans; Pre-Menopausal Osteoporosis; Combined Pharmacologic Therapy in Osteoporosis; Drug-Related Adverse Events in Osteoporosis; Novel Therapies for Osteoporosis; Diabetes and Bone Disease; Bariatric Surgery and Bone Metabolism; Hyperparathyroidism and Bone Microarchitecture; FGF-23 Mediated Bone Disease; and Endothelin-Related Bone Disorder.

Crash Course: Metabolism and Nutrition: Updated Print + eBook edition

• 4th Edition
• January 8, 2015
• Olivia Vanbergen + 1 more
• Daniel Horton-Szar + 1 more
• English

The (printed) ‘Updated Edition’ now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course - a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. This volume explains the essential concepts of human metabolism and nutrition in a memorable, easy-to-understand format. Complex information is provided succinctly and is accompanied by a full artwork programme making an often challenging subject very accessible. A full discussion of metabolic diseases then adds relevance to the underlying concepts while clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations complete the picture. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.

Tratamiento del pie diabético mediante feedback de flujo regenerativo

• 1st Edition
• August 21, 2014
• Justo Cabriales Delgado
• Spanish

La presente obra tiene como objetivo dar a conocer una técnica ambulatoria, asequible y altamente efectiva para el tratamiento de rescate del llamado "pie diabético", complicación tardía de la diabetes mellitus, tanto en casos de procesos infecciosos como de insuficiencia arterial. El feedback de flujo regenerativo es una técnica única, avalada por una década de experimentación y por más de 2.500 procedimientos realizados con éxito, capaz de evitar la amputación y devolver la funcionalidad a los pacientes. A lo largo del texto, se incluye también una galería de fotografías de casos clínicos, aspectos médico-legales y resultados de los diferentes trabajos de investigación.

Acute and Chronic Complications of Diabetes, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 42-4
• December 7, 2013
• Leonid Poretsky + 1 more
• English

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics brings the reader up to date on the important advances in research surrounding acute diabetic complications. Guest edited by Leonid Poretsky and Eliana Liao, the topics covered include retinopathy, neuropathy, gastrointestinal complications, diabetic foot, dental complications, dermatologic complications, and more.

Endocrine and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 42-3
• September 26, 2013
• Eliza B. Geer
• English

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics brings the reader up to date on the important advances in research in endocrinology topics covered include reproduced psychiatry. Guest edited by Eliza Geer, the topics covered include stress, sleep disorders, antipsychotic medications, eating disorders, insulin resistance, drug and alcohol addictions and more.

Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: Reproductive Endocrinology

• 6th Edition
• August 5, 2013
• J. Larry Jameson + 3 more
• English

Effectively manage reproductive endocrinology issues with Reproductive Endocrinology, a new book derived from the highly acclaimed two-volume textbook, Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric. Never before available as a stand-alone offering, this compilation of chapters will enable you to give your patients the benefit of today's best know-how from the leading resource in endocrinology.