
The Parathyroids
Basic and Clinical Concepts
- 4th Edition - December 1, 2029
- Latest edition
- Editors: John P. Bilezikian, Robert Marcus, Michael A. Levine, Claudio Marcocci, Shonni J Silverberg, John T. Potts, Jasna Markovac
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 8 5 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 6 2 9 - 2
Praise for Previous Editions: "...a comprehensive source of information that most endocrinologists will want to have on their bookshelves." --Trends in Endocrinology and Metaboli… Read more
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Praise for Previous Editions:
"...a comprehensive source of information that most endocrinologists will want to have on their bookshelves." --Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2003
"It represents a significant contribution to the field, and likely will continue to do so for many editions." --Bart L. Clarke, Mayo Clinic, for Doody Publishing Reviews, 2002
Written by world experts, The Parathyroids, Fourth Edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the considerable advances in just about every aspect of parathyroid biology. It continues to be the authoritative reference that spans the basic science of parathyroid hormone treatment to major clinical disorders in a superb, single compendium. This translational resource is invaluable to graduate students, fellows, researchers, and research clinicians in the fields of endocrinology, bone biology, osteology, nephrology, and rheumatology. Since the publication of the previous edition, interest in hypoparathyroidism has intensified with new insights into etiology, epidemiology, molecular genetics, and therapeutics.
- Includes updated information about hypoparathyroidism, reflecting advances in the field, as well as an update on the full coverage of hyperparathyroidism.
- SUMMARIZES THE LATEST RESEARCH AND TRANSLATIONAL PROGRESS IN THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF PARATHYROID HORMONE DISORDERS
- OFFERS NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE IMPORTANT CAUSES OF SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, FRACTURE HEALING, AND VASCULAR DISEASE
- INCORPORATES NEW CHAPTERS AND INFORMATION ADVANCES IN GENETICS AND GENOMICS
- INCLUDES ESSENTIAL UPDATES ON THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D INSUFFICIENCY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Introduction - A History of the Parathyroid Glands and their Secretory Product, Parathyroid Hormone
Chapter 1 - Parathyroids: Morphology and Pathology
Chapter 2 - Parathyroid Hormone Gene: Structure, Evolution, and Regulation
Chapter 3 - Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein: Gene Structure, Biosynthesis, Metabolism and Regulation
Chapter 4 - Interactions of PTH with Receptors and Signaling
Chapter 5 - Interactions of PTHrP with Receptors and Signaling
Chapter 6 - Control of Parathyroid Hormone Secretion by its Key Physiological Regulators
Chapter 7 - Molecular Actions of Parathyroid Hormone
Chapter 8 - Cellular Actions of PTH: Osteoblasts, Osteoclasts, and Osteocytes
Chapter 9 - Physiologic Actions of PTH I: PTH Action on the Skeleton
Chapter 10 - Physiological Actions of PTH II: Renal Actions
Chapter 11 - Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHrP III: Endochondral Bone Formation
Chapter 12 - Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHrP IV: Vascular, Cardiovascular, and CNS Biology
Chapter 13 - Physiological Actions of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and PTH-related Protein:Epidermal, Mammary, Reproductive, and Pancreatic Tissues
Chapter 14 - PTH and T-cell Biology
Chapter 15 - Anabolic and Catabolic Pathways of Parathyroid Hormone on the Skeleton
Chapter 16 - Metabolism and Measurement of Parathyroid Hormone
Section II: Clinical Aspects of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 17 - Parathyroid Growth: Normal and Abnormal
Chapter 18 - Molecular Basis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 19 - Epidemiology of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 20 - Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Global Perspective
Chapter 21 - Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 22 - Normocalcemic PHPT
Chapter 23 - Familial and Hereditary Forms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 24 - Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 25 - Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Children and Adolescents
Chapter 26 - Acute Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 27 - Parathyroid Carcinoma
Chapter 28 - Bone Turnover Markers in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 29 - Bone Histomorphometry and Bone Quality in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 30 - Skeletal Imaging in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 31 - Primary Hyperparathyroidism and the Kidney
Chapter 32 - Non-traditional Manifestations of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 33 - Vitamin D and Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 34 - Guidelines for the Management of Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 35 - Preoperative Localization of Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
Chapter 36 - Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 37 - Medical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Section III: Non-Parathyroid Hypercalcemic States
Chapter 38 - Hypercalcemia Due to PTHrP
Chapter 39 - Hypercalcemia Associated with Local and Ectopic Hormone Production
Chapter 40 - Genetic Disorders Caused by Mutations in the PTH/PTHrP Receptor and Downstream Effector Molecules
Chapter 41 - The Differential Diagnosis of Hypercalcemia
Chapter 42 - Acute Management of Hypercalcemia
Section IV: Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroid States
Chapter 43 - Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone
Chapter 44 - The Parathyroids in Renal Disease: Pathophysiology and Systemic Consequences
Chapter 45 - Clinical Skeletal Syndromes Associated with Parathyroid Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 46 - Other Secondary Hyperparathyroid States
Section V: The Hypoparathyroid States
Chapter 47 - Hypoparathyroidism in the Differential Diagnosis of Hypocalcemia
Chapter 48 - Magnesium Depletion and Parathyroid Function
Chapter 49 - Epidemiology of Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 50 - The Molecular Genetics of Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 51 - Surgical Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 52 - Autoimmune Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 53 - Clinical Manifestations of Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 54 - Skeletal Manifestations of Hypoparathyroidism
Chapter 55 - Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Chapter 56 - Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism with Calcium and Vitamin D
Chapter 57 - Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism with Parathyroid Hormone
Section VI: The Parathyroids and Osteoporosis
Chapter 58 - Parathyroid Hormone in the Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Chapter 59 - Parathyroid Hormone and Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis
Chapter 60 - Parathyroid Hormone as Monotherapy for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
Chapter 61 - Combination Osteoporosis Therapy with Parathyroid Hormone
Chapter 62 - The Role of Parathyroid Hormone in Fracture Healing
Chapter 63 - Parathyroid Function and Disease during Pregnancy, Lactation, and Fetal/Neonatal Development
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: December 1, 2029
- Language: English
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John P. Bilezikian
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Robert Marcus
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Michael A. Levine
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Claudio Marcocci
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Shonni J Silverberg
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John T. Potts
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