Endocrinology

Examining the history and etiology of the obesity epidemic, this book discusses various requirements of effective intervention and treatment strategies. The first section covers the history of obesity, defines and evaluates the clinical presentation of the pathology, discusses its prevalence in the ..

Examining the history and etiology of the obesity epidemic, this book discusses various requirements of effective intervention and treatment strategies. The first section covers the history of obesity, defines and evaluates the clinical presentation of the pathology, discusses its prevalence in the ..

This book reviews the pathophysiology and physical manifestations of acromegaly and discusses the multiple treatment options now available for the management of the patient with acromegaly. The book contains an ample number of illustrations that help to emphasize points of particular interest, incl..

Therapeutic options for treating obesity are limited in their effectiveness. Frustration with these methods often leads to the discontinuation of any therapy. Addressing these issues, An Atlas of Obesity and Weight Control contains nearly 150 clinical pictures of obesity and its related conditions, ..

The Seventh International Barts Symposium was held on April 20, 2001, in London. This text summarizes the proceedings of that conference, which shed new light on therapies used for Type 2 diabetes. World-renowned experts provide incisive commentary on their respective specialties, addressing new dev..

Diabetes: A Comprehensive Treatise for Patients and Care Givers is written with the intention of keeping readers abreast of the latest advancements, understanding, emerging trends, and technology in the field of diabetes. Several tables help to facilitate understanding of the concepts presented. Ges..

The Second Edition offers the reader the very latest information on lipid disorders from aetiology to the management of this ever increasing problem that is a major cause of atherosclerotic and cardiovascular disease. Written by a general practitioner, an epidemiologist, and a lipidologist, this con..

Emotions, Hormones and Atherosclerosis..

An essential resource for endocrinologists and pathologists, this volume updates its classic predecessor in both content and format. Written by two of the respected authorities in diagnostic endocrinology, it includes detailed information on how to perform and interpret those laboratory test procedu..

It is the purpose of this volume to present a representative sampling of those neural and hormonal studies which have been the focus of the most intense interest in the recent gerontological research. To this end we have been fortunate to enlist the aid of some of the most competent and innovative i..

Concise and lucid explanation of how hormones are secreted by various glands and dispersed by the blood. Accessible style and extensive use of tables make this a valuable text for all students on a variety of bioscience courses...

The increasing requirement in the UK to move much of diabetes practice into the community requires much more detailed knowledge of the condition by GPs and practice nurses. In Individualised Diabetes Management: A Guide for Primary Care, the authors show how new mechanisms of glucose control and adv..