Endocrinology category: 1008 books

Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone (GH) insensitivity, was first described in 1966. Since then, many patients worldwide have been diagnosed with LS, which involves defects in the GH receptor that cause combined congenital deficiency of GH and IGF-I activities. In this comprehensive book...

The Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertilization: Advanced Methods and Novel Devices is a unique, accessible title that provides a complete review of the most well-established and current diagnostic and treatment techniques comprising in vitro fertilization. Throughout the chapters, a uniform structure...

JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.

JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.

Circadian rhythms are such an innate part of our lives that we rarely pause to speculate why they even exist. Some studies have suggested that the disruption of the circadian system may be causal for obesity and manifestations of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Shift-work, sleep-deprivation and bright-light-exposure...

Diabetes happens in a life that already has a story. This book, composed of nearly forty personal narratives, based on taped interviews, about the lives of actual patients with diabetes, draws upon the collective experience of an endocrinologist and two nurse practitioners who worked together for...

First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. The Editorial Board now reflects expertise in the field of hormone action, vitamin action, X-ray crystal structure, physiology and enzyme mechanisms. Under the capable and qualified editorial...

People with diabetes often struggle to make healthy choices and stay on top of managing their illness. Filling a vital need, this is the first book to focus on the use of motivational interviewing (MI) in diabetes care. The uniquely qualified authors--physician Marc P. Steinberg has devoted much of...

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is swelling (inflammation) of the thyroid gland that often results in reduced thyroid function (hypothyroidism).This condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States in individuals older than 6 years.It is part of the spectrum of autoimmune disease.Chronic...

Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease) is a disease that is caused by the deficiency of circulating glucocorticosteroids and mineral corticoids (aldosterone) hormones as a result of disease of the adrenal glands.Adrenal Insufficiency is a disorder in which the patient does not make enough cortisol...

The Thymus ThumpIf you have never heard of the Thymus Thump, now is the time to think of Tarzan and his chest thumping.During times of extreme stress, think of your need to grasp or rub mid-chest or Tarzan who pounds his chest before entering a battle.Both situations call for stimulation of the thymus...

My name is Adrenaline Man the Adrenal Gland Cell. Can you feel the Adrenaline rush? An adrenaline rush can cause the body to perform and breathe rapidly improving strength of the body. I was named Adrenaline Man by my friends who feel that Adrenaline Man is the most suitable name...

Reduced thyroid function can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from weight gain to low energy level, and more. Whether you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or not, following a few simple dietary suggestions can help support healthy thyroid function as well as help you lose weight, and find...