Endocrinology Metabolism category: 1008 books

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...

This atlas draws on a multidisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive overview on endocrine disorders of the head and neck, with particular emphasis on the role of imaging and image-guided procedures. The first section discusses the basic characteristics of the imaging methods and other techniques...

"I strongly recommend this text. Whether the reader is a relative novice or a seasoned veteran in diabetes care, the information will prove useful and concise and will likely stimulate further reading and study. House staff planning to rotate on my endocrine service should be forewarned: Management...

Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity provides practical, accessible and expert advice on the clinical diagnosis and management of obesity and will be your perfect go-to tool in the management of your patients. Information is clear, didactic and attractively presented, with every chapter containing...

This new volume provides a plethora of new information about potential medicinal herbs and their usefulness in treating diabetes and neurological diseases. Most large multinational companies are interested and engaged in the commercialization of herb-based formulations, and consumers continue to seek...

Increased caloric intake, increased refined carbohydrate consumption, and physical inactivity have led to an explosion in the worldwide incidence of abdominal obesity and the emerging epidemic of insulin resistance, resulting in an increase of metabolic syndrome. Physicians can use the metabolic syndrome...