Books in Neurochemistry and endocrinology

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Aging and Endocrinology, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 42-2
• June 7, 2013
• Anne R. Cappola
• English

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics brings the reader up to date on the important advances in research surrounding the role of aging on the endocrine system. Guest edited by Anne Cappola, the topics covered include reproductive aging in women, thyroid disorders, testosterone administration, osteoporosis in older adults, hormonal therapeutics and more.

Neuroendocrine Control of Metabolism, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 42-1
• March 28, 2013
• Christoph Buettner
• English

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics brings the reader up to date on the important advances in research surrounding the neuroendocrine control of metabolism. Guest edited by Christoph Buettner, the topics covered include leptin signaling, hypothalamic inflammation, hypoglycemia awareness, perinatal programming of metabolic disease, substrates, and more.

Obesity

• 1st Edition
• February 7, 2011
• Manuel Serrano Ríos + 2 more
• English

Obesity is the second volume in a four-title series, along with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D), Arterial Hypertension, and Atherogenic dyslipidemia. It covers every major aspect of obesity from a multidisciplinary approach, thanks to collaborative efforts of a select team of international, world-reknowned experts. It offers updated information on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the general to the specific. These include the pathophysiology of obesity; the influence of social, demographic and economic factors, as well as the importance of genetics; the connection between obesity and diabetes; prevention strategies; obesity in children and its impact on the Public Health System; treatment options, both pharmacological and psychological, and the importance of physical activity.

Hormones and the Science of Athletic Performance, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 39-1
• February 16, 2010
• Primus-E. Mullis
• English

This issue focuses on what the endocrinologist needs to know about sports and doping, and provides the most up-to-date information. Topics covered include growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor, anabolics, urine testing, Beta-2 agonists, stimulants, glucocortiocoids, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), erythropoietin (EPO) analogues and blood doping, muscle growth factors, and training issues.