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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Endocrinology > General

Endocrine Surgery (Paperback, 2nd edition): Demetrius Pertsemlidis, William B Inabnet III, Michel Gagner Endocrine Surgery (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Demetrius Pertsemlidis, William B Inabnet III, Michel Gagner
R1,484 Discovery Miles 14 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second edition of Endocrine Surgery is a comprehensive update of the previous edition published in 2003. Edited by three leading authorities in the field of surgical endocrinology, the book encompasses the clinical, imaging, nuclear, molecular, technological and evidence-based principles that are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of endocrine tumors. Authored by experts from across the globe, this textbook reflects the best international clinical practice and also provides an outstanding educational resource. With full color illustrations throughout, the new edition emphasizes contemporary approaches in successive stages including: pituitary endocrine tumors; pathology and pathophysiology of pulmonary neuroendocrine cells; surgery of endocrine tumors of the lungs and thymus; robotic endocrine surgery; molecular testing of thyroid nodules; pediatric surgery for neuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma; multiple endocrine neoplasia; retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy; radionuclide imaging of carcinoid tumors, pancreas and adrenals; serotonin-induced cardiac valvular disease and surgical treatment; multimodal management of primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors; pathophysiology and surgery of Type II diabetes; post-bariatric surgery hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia; and surgical management of metabolic syndrome. Endocrine Surgery 2e provides the clinician with a definitive resource to reach curative outcomes in the treatment of patients with endocrine pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid entities. Further coverage of broncho-pulmonary, adrenal, pancreatic, and intestinal neoplasia is also included, making this the definitive textbook on the subject. Demetrius Pertsemlidis, MD FACS The Bradley H. Jack Professor of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA William B. Inabnet III, MD FACS Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Metabolic, Endocrine and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA Michel Gagner, M.D. FRCSC, FACS, FASMBS Clinical Professor of surgery, Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL and Senior consultant, Hôpital du Sacre Coeur, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.

Obesity - Prevention and Treatment (Hardcover): James M. Rippe, Theodore J. Angelopoulos Obesity - Prevention and Treatment (Hardcover)
James M. Rippe, Theodore J. Angelopoulos
R5,414 Discovery Miles 54 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The prevalence of obesity in the United States and the rest of the industrialized world has skyrocketed in the past 20 years. Linked to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome, it is also the leading cause of osteoarthritis and the second leading cause of cancer. With contributions from leading experts in the field, Obesity: Prevention and Treatment bridges the gap between emerging understanding of the pathophysiology of obesity with concrete clinical applications for physicians and other healthcare workers in all disciplines of medicine. Following an overview of issues related to the prevention and management of obesity, the book discusses: Energy balance, the metabolic predictors of weight gain, and the role of adipokines, genetics, and the environment on obesity The epidemiology of obesity The identification and evaluation of the overweight patient as a guide to the selection of treatment Nutritional aspects of obesity treatment and management Exercise risks to which the obese patient may be more prone and steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks Behavior modification strategies for the obese patient The definition, assessment, consequences, and treatment of childhood obesity Drugs and surgical options for treatment The implications of public policy on the problem of obesity The significance of intra-abdominal and ectopic fat deposition in endocrine aspects of obesity Currently, over two thirds of the adult population in the United States is either overweight or obese. With these grim statistics, it is critically important that clinicians from all branches of medicine play an active role in diagnosing and treating obesity and its related conditions. This volume arms clinicians with the information they need to create an appropriate prevention and treatment program for their patients.

Melatonin in the Promotion of Health (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Ronald Ross Watson Melatonin in the Promotion of Health (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Ronald Ross Watson
R5,728 Discovery Miles 57 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous effects on the metabolism and the health of humans. Available as a dietary supplement in the United States since 1993, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter alternative remedies available. Comprising contributions from researchers who have studied the role of melatonin in various disease and physiological states, Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition provides a wide variety of expert reviews on the biology of melatonin relevant to health. Beginning with a history of melatonin and its relation to circadian rhythms, the book examines its use in a host of applications, including: Gut motility and gastrointestinal diseases Anesthesia and surgery Bone health Breast cancer Cardiovascular diseases Diabetes Age-related macular degeneration and uveitis Melanoma, solar skin damage, and collagen synthesis The prevention of DNA damage Mental disorders, sleep, and issues related to jet lag and shift work The data gathered from a large number of carefully controlled animal and human studies have clearly implicated melatonin in the control mechanisms of a wide variety of physiological and psychological activities, making it a potent candidate for therapeutic use in the treatment of a diverse range of diseases. This volume demonstrates that continued studies of this molecule raise the exciting prospect of providing new avenues of treating numerous diseases more effectively and with less side-effects than those found in conventional treatment modalities.

Women, Food, and Hormones - A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again (Hardcover):... Women, Food, and Hormones - A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again (Hardcover)
Sara Gottfried
R766 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R224 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome - Origins and Treatment (Hardcover, New): George A Bray A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome - Origins and Treatment (Hardcover, New)
George A Bray
R5,698 Discovery Miles 56 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the historical record there is abundant evidence that obesity was a medical and health concern as long as medicine has been practiced. The idea of diet and exercise are bulwarks in the fight against obesity in history from the time of Hippocrates to the 16th century--a span of 2,000 years. However, our scientific understanding of this problem is only a little over 200 years old. An examination of the root cause of what many consider the obesity epidemic, A Guide to Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome traces the origins and types of obesity and its treatment. Examining in detail the developing treatment for obesity, this book provides: * A history of obesity, including treatment, proposed causes, and perceptions * An examination of the causes and problems associated with obesity * A discussion of lifestyle, diet, exercise, and treatment strategies * A detailed look at the medications and surgeries available for obesity The fact that we have an epidemic of obesity today that is covering the globe suggests that the strategically simple ideas of eating less and exercising more, ideas that require commitment and personal involvement by the individual, have not been very successful. As we move forward in trying to understand this problem, we need to be alert to strategies and tactics that may not require individual motivation and commitment--history has shown that they do not work well. This book supplies guidance on developing and designing novel strategic interventions against obesity and metabolic disorders.

Osteoporosis Research - Animal Models (Hardcover, Edition.): Gustavo Duque, Ken Watanabe Osteoporosis Research - Animal Models (Hardcover, Edition.)
Gustavo Duque, Ken Watanabe
R2,933 Discovery Miles 29 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Osteoporosis Research - Animal Models, presents in a very illustrative and practical manner, general methodologies of bone studies in animals, as well as the particular features of the most commonly used animal models in the field. Research in the field of osteoporosis has grown in recent years. This has resulted in significant advances in determining the causes of osteoporosis, assessing risk factors, and creating new treatment methods. The use of animal models provides important knowledge about pathological conditions that can eventually lead to the development of more effective clinical treatment of diseases in both humans and animals. Osteoporosis Research - Animal Models, is an essential tool for researchers in the bone field. This book aids researchers in selecting their appropriate model and highlights the experiments that can be strategically designed to optimize the potential of an animal to develop the cardinal features of osteoporosis in humans. This book addresses the importance of recent findings from animal models and their significance on the pathogenesis of osteoporosis in relation to human disease.

Reproductive Toxicology (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Robert W. Kapp, Rochelle W. Tyl Reproductive Toxicology (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Robert W. Kapp, Rochelle W. Tyl
R5,118 Discovery Miles 51 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thoroughly examining the popular and expanding field of reproductive toxicology, this newly revised and expanded Third Edition provides the latest, cutting-edge scientific developments in this constantly evolving discipline. Reproductive Toxicologya (TM)s contributors are experienced regulatory agency and Clinical Research Organization representatives who currently utilize the new techniques discussed in the text and continue to revolutionize reproductive toxicology research.

This ground-breaking resource includes:

  • New and important critical mechanistic topics such as epigenetics and omics
  • The first significant compilation of epigenetic mechanisms
  • An in-depth analysis of the role of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomicsin human reproduction
  • New guidelines with respect to the latest research applications in the field
Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine - Sex and Gender-Specific Biology in the Postgenomic Era (Hardcover, 4th edition):... Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine - Sex and Gender-Specific Biology in the Postgenomic Era (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Marianne Legato J
R4,014 Discovery Miles 40 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Awarded with the 2018 Prose Award in Clinical Medicine, the third edition of Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine explored and described exciting new areas in biomedicine that integrated technology into the treatment of disease and the augmentation of human function. Novel topics such as the sex-specific aspects of space medicine, the development and the use of genderized robots and a discussion of cyborgs were included in the third edition, providing a preview of the expanding world of sex-specific physiology and therapeutics. This Fourth Edition is a continuation of the mission to trace the relevance of biological sex to normal function and to the experience of disease in humans. We are now twenty years into the postgenomic era. The investigation of how the genome produces the phenome has led to fascinating insights as well as yet unanswered questions. Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine, Fourth Edition, has a central theme: discuss advances in understanding the role of epigenetics in regulating gene expression in a dynamic, sex-specific way during human life. It explores the protean role of epigenetics in human physiology, the relevance of environmental experience to human function, the therapeutic promise of cutting-edge methodologies like gene manipulation, the preparation of humans for space travel, the use of artificial intelligence in detection and therapeutic decisions concerning disease states, the possibilities for technological support of not only compromised individuals but of the augmentation of human function, and an analysis of the benefits, limitations and issues that surround our current expectations of personalized medicine.

Endocrine Toxicology (Hardcover, 3rd edition): J. Charles Eldridge, James T. Stevens Endocrine Toxicology (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
J. Charles Eldridge, James T. Stevens
R2,689 Discovery Miles 26 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Examines endocrine toxicologya (TM)s increased importance in environmental safety issues due to legislative directives established over the past ten years.

With contributions by international experts in academia, chemical manufacturing, government research laboratories, regulatory agencies, and private consulting, this guide explores the potentially damaging influence of environmental agents on the endocrine system.

Covering all principal areas of EPA concern, Endocrine Toxicology, Third Edition provides:

  • putative endocrine disruptors and mechanisms of endocrine toxicity
  • the history and status of the regulatory process
  • mechanisms of toxic effects in various hormonal systems
  • comparisons of the endocrine responses in humans, livestock, and wildlife
  • testing methods in mammalian, fish, avian, and amphibian models
  • valuable insight into the approaches of various personnel in the field, including: government officials who make and oversee policy; scientists in charge of development and validation of testing methods; basic researchers who identify toxic mechanisms; and manufacturers responsible for environmentally benign product certification
Integrative Endocrinology - The Rhythms of Life (Paperback): Donald R. Beans Integrative Endocrinology - The Rhythms of Life (Paperback)
Donald R. Beans
R1,347 Discovery Miles 13 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explains the treatment of endocrine disorders using natural therapies. Donald Beans provides the reader with everything there is to know to treat endocrine disorders without hormones. This book outlines the function of the endocrine glands and the testing of their function including clinical laboratory evaluation and bedside diagnosis. This is the first book to include the entire endocrine system and many natural therapies in one text, thus allowing the practitioner an unprecedented insight into endocrine treatment. Integrative Endocrinology discusses, in depth, the fundamental philosophical difference between hormone replacement therapy and integrative endocrinology. Natural therapies include acupuncture, gland cell therapy, homeopathy, herbal medicine, and a number of other methods. This book is of great value to health professionals, students and scholars in integrative medicine, alternative medicine and endocrinology. It is also valuable as a self help handbook for the motivated non-professional.

Atlas of Cardiometabolic Risk (Paperback): William T. Cefalu, Christopher P. Cannon Atlas of Cardiometabolic Risk (Paperback)
William T. Cefalu, Christopher P. Cannon
R1,846 Discovery Miles 18 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first atlas devoted specifically to cardiometabolic risk, this book will provide a concise visual primer on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical and radiologic features of this disorder. Describing recent care strategies and current practices in patient assessment, this source will allow clinicians to accurately identify and treat those patients at increased risk for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - Clinical Lab Testing Manual, Fourth Edition (Paperback, 4th edition): Robert F. Dons, Frank... Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - Clinical Lab Testing Manual, Fourth Edition (Paperback, 4th edition)
Robert F. Dons, Frank H. Wians Jr.
R3,964 Discovery Miles 39 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bottom Line Information to Effectively Diagnose Disorders

The diagnosis, management, and clinical testing associated with old, traditional, and new endocrine disorders have seen numerous advances during the past 10 years since the publication of the previous edition of this bestselling resource. Updating its classic predecessor in content and format, Endocrine and Metabolic Testing Manual, Fourth Edition provides an authoritative and comprehensive resource on the clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory testing for endocrine disorders.

Presents Relevant ICD-9 Codes for All Procedures and Tests

Written by two widely respected authorities with more than 60 years of combined experience in diagnostic endocrinology, this medical guide is organized by endocrine organ system into 12 chapters. All tests within each chapter provide accurate, brief, but adequate, information regarding indications for the test, the procedure for performing the test, instructions for how to interpret test results, suggestions for further reading, and useful ICD-9 diagnosis codes. The book is laden with tables, making the information easy to find and use.

Enhanced Features of the Fourth Edition:

  • Expanded Coverage: Includes most endocrine and metabolic disorders and the appropriate testing associated with their diagnoses
  • Improved Organization: Uses a more standardized format for easier use
  • Sample Calculations: Assists in calculating complex formulas with ease and accuracy
  • Highly Informative Tables: Summarizes critical information in a reader-friendly format

With detailed instruction on how to perform and interpret clinical test procedures, this practical reference is an essential resource for endocrinologists and pathologists. Newly designed and reformatted, the new edition enables quick access to complete and authoritative information about the diagnosis, screening, and management of traditional and emerging endocrine disorders.

Handbook of Mitochondrial Dysfunction (Hardcover): Shamim I Ahmad Handbook of Mitochondrial Dysfunction (Hardcover)
Shamim I Ahmad
R4,874 Discovery Miles 48 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mitochondria produce the chemical energy necessary for eukaryotic cell functions; hence mitochondria are an essential component of health, playing roles in both disease and aging. More than 80 human diseases and syndromes are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction; this book focuses upon diseases linked to these ubiquitous organelles. Accumulation of mitochondrial DNA damage results in mitochondrial dysfunction through two main pathways. Mutation in mitochondrial DNA causes diseases such as Kearns-Sayre syndrome and Pearson syndrome. Mutation in chromosomal DNA causes diseases such as Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. These and many other diseases are reviewed in this book. Key Features Presents the detailed structure of mitochondria, mitochondrial function, roles of oxidants and antioxidants in mitochondrial dysfunction. Includes summary of both causes and effects of these diseases. Discusses current and potential future therapies for mitochondrial dysfunction diseases Explores a wide variety of diseases caused by dysfunctional mitochondria.

Urolithiasis - Medical and Surgical Management of Stone Disease (Paperback): Margaret S. Pearle, Stephen Y Nakada Urolithiasis - Medical and Surgical Management of Stone Disease (Paperback)
Margaret S. Pearle, Stephen Y Nakada
R1,856 R1,270 Discovery Miles 12 700 Save R586 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Urolithiasis, or stone disease occurs in 7% of women and 12% of men at some point, and these statistics are rising. Furthermore, for those who form a stone, the likelihood of a recurrence is nearly 50% within 5 years of initial diagnosis. Therefore, the need for effective, minimally invasive alternatives for stone eradication and prevention is critical. Because stone disease comprises a large part of any urologist's practice, a thorough knowledge of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of stone disease is critical in order to understand and implement treatment strategies to prevent stone formation. Likewise, a working knowledge of the surgical treatments, instrumentation and outcomes is necessary to arm patients with sufficient information to make an informed decision and to provide the appropriate treatment modality for a given stone situation. In Urolithiasis: Medical and Surgical Management, the authors provide a complete guide to the management of stone disease from both a medical and surgical prospective. This book should be an invaluable resource for those who treat stone disease in any capacity, whether surgically or medically, acutely or long-term.

Diabetes - Translating Research into Practice (Hardcover): Carla J. Greenbaum, Leonard C. Harrison Diabetes - Translating Research into Practice (Hardcover)
Carla J. Greenbaum, Leonard C. Harrison
R3,928 R3,479 Discovery Miles 34 790 Save R449 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Diabetes has garnered world-wide attention and research funding as clinicians and researchers seek to better understand its pathogenesis, prevention, complications management, and impact and relationship to other diseases (heart disease, kidney disease, infections, and inflammation). Clinicians are being overwhelmed with rapidly evolving developments regarding the science and clinical management of diabetes, and are struggling to understand and use this information. Diabetes: Translating Research to Practice will provide a concise interpretation of translational diabetes research for the purpose of preparing clinicians to understand and effectively deploy new strategies and therapeutics into the clinical care of diabetes patients by examining -a contrast between existing information in the clinical practice versus the basis and need for future clinical trials -breakthroughs within clinical trials and methods to incorporate bench to bedside material for the clinical practice -the synthesis and interpretation of the scientific principles, trial results, and clinical implications of emerging and translational therapies, and the management strategies for diabetic patients -the entire scope of translational diabetes research from biology to screening and prognosis, new therapeutics, insulin, transplantation, and complications management -new therapeutic strategies to knowledgably and effectively equip the practicing clinician -assembles information that is scattered throughout the diabetic community into one concise single reference

Gaucher Disease (Hardcover): Anthony H. Futerman, Ari Zimran Gaucher Disease (Hardcover)
Anthony H. Futerman, Ari Zimran
R6,896 Discovery Miles 68 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In September of 2007 Gaucher Disease received a commendation in the Haematology category of the 2007 British Medical Association Medical Book Competition! Although rare in the general population, Gaucher disease is the most prevalent of the lysosomal storage disorders, making research into this particular orphan disorder an invaluable prototype for the diagnosis, research, and treatment of others. Like many rare conditions, Gaucher disease has benefited from the explosion of medical research in the last decade, the amount of new information on this disease is staggering and the rate of new discoveries has left previous books on the subject unable to provide useful, up-to-date information. The most current, fully comprehensive reference to date, Gaucher Disease provides valuable information for academic and industry scientists, and clinicians. Outlining the latest research on the biochemical mechanisms and pathology of lysosomal storage disorders, this book covers diverse topics including animal models, crystallography, imaging and radionuclide evaluation. It not only addresses the developmental basis for current treatments like the now widely available enzyme replacement therapy, but also includes chapters introducing new therapies on the horizon. With contributions from world-renowned experts in substrate reduction therapy, pharmaceutical chaperone therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy, as well as chapters on a second generation of enzyme replacement therapy, this book explores the full spectrum of possibilities offered by the most recent advances in medicine. Some of the most interesting aspects of the book include the discussions on patient management, those touching on the ethics of research, and the societal aspects of treating rare diseases with expensive therapy.

Human Endocrinology (Hardcover): Paul R Gard Human Endocrinology (Hardcover)
Paul R Gard
R5,233 Discovery Miles 52 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The endocrine system is an efficient means of controlling, via hormones, large numbers of cells at many different sites in the body and it is the most important factor in the control of the basic processes of the individual, such as metabolism, growth and reproduction. _ Human Endocrinology is a concise lucid explanation of how hormones are secreted by various glands into the blood and dispersed to cells within the body. Each hormone group is described in a separate chapter dealing with the factors affecting the hormones secretion and the use of particular hormones in the treatment of disease. _ Disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and some forms of dwarfism and the use of hormones in medicine (such as oral contraceptives) are covered. The illegal use of hormonal drugs, for example anabolic steroids, in sport is also discussed. _ The author's accessible style and extensive use of figures and tables make this a valuable text for all students studying the subject as part of many bioscience courses including medicine, nursing, physiology, pharmacy pharmacology and biomedical science.

International Practices in Pancreatic Surgery (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Rene Mantke, Hans Lippert, Markus W. Buchler, Michael G.... International Practices in Pancreatic Surgery (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Rene Mantke, Hans Lippert, Markus W. Buchler, Michael G. Sarr
R2,917 Discovery Miles 29 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"International Practices in Pancreatic Surgery" describes in great detail general and specific technical aspects of the standard resection procedures of the pancreas. Each surgical step during the pancreatic operation is precisely outlined and accompanied by drawings and photographs. The main chapters on pancreatic carcinoma, chronic and acute pancreatitis are written by the editors. An international faculty complements the texts by describing their own personal techniques. This concept offers the greatest possible overview of the techniques used by experienced surgeons.

Imaging Endocrine Diseases in Children (Hardcover, 2013): Fred Avni Imaging Endocrine Diseases in Children (Hardcover, 2013)
Fred Avni
R4,480 Discovery Miles 44 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a unique resource that will help pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, and pediatric endocrinologists to optimize the work-up and treatment of pediatric patients with endocrine disorders. Acclaimed experts in the field present and discuss the imaging findings obtained in disorders of the various endocrine systems, including the hypothalamo-pituitary axis, the thyroid and parathyroids, the adrenals, and the pancreas. Detailed advice is also provided on the assessment of bone growth and on imaging of the fetal glands, ambiguous genitalia, and the female pelvis in the context of precocious puberty. Throughout, care is taken to highlight characteristic findings and diagnostic clues. All of the currently used imaging techniques are covered, with clear explanation of their benefits and limitations. The informative text is supported by a wealth of high-quality illustrations, the large majority of them in color.

Metabolic Medicine and Surgery (Paperback): Michael M. Rothkopf, Michael J. Nusbaum, RDN, CNSC, Lisa P. Haverstick Metabolic Medicine and Surgery (Paperback)
Michael M. Rothkopf, Michael J. Nusbaum, RDN, CNSC, Lisa P. Haverstick
R1,662 Discovery Miles 16 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first comprehensive overview of an emerging field, Metabolic Medicine and Surgery introduces a new paradigm in patient management that crosses existing subspecialty boundaries. This approach is necessitated by the challenges of treating patients with obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and prediabetes, as well as those with maldigestion, malabsorption, malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. This book teaches physicians and surgeons what they need to know about clinical nutrition, metabolism and the metabolic effects of bariatric surgery. It is also applicable to those in primary care, including physicians, residents, medical students, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants and dietitians who are on the front lines of treating patients with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The book is presented in four sections: 1. An Overview of Metabolic Medicine and Surgery; 2. Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance and Obesity; 3. Diseases of Undernutrition and Absorption; 4. A Nutritional Relationship to Neurological Diseases. It contains chapters from world-renowned experts who are widely published in major medical journals. The book also benefits from the contributions of clinicians with extensive experience and perspective in the field, including many who have been witness to its major developments. This book's strength lies in the cross-specialty consensus created by the collaboration of the editors and further developed by their renowned contributors. It demonstrates how medicine, surgery, therapeutics, and nutrition can be combined synergistically to impact patient outcomes. It crystallizes the efforts of a multitude of physicians and scientists trying to control the linked pandemics of obesity, type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This book helps you develop comprehensive solutions to diseases afflicting vast numbers of patients worldwide.

Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health (Hardcover): Nathalie Bergeron, Patty W. Siri-Tarino, George A Bray, Ronald M. Krauss Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health (Hardcover)
Nathalie Bergeron, Patty W. Siri-Tarino, George A Bray, Ronald M. Krauss
R5,290 Discovery Miles 52 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nutrition plays a key role in prevention of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Diet influences a broad spectrum of cardiometabolic risk factors, notably a cluster including excess adiposity, dyslipidemia, impaired glucose metabolism and high blood pressure. In the face of the rapidly increasing incidence of obesity and diabetes, maintaining cardiometabolic health through adoption of a healthy lifestyle is a top public health priority. In this book, Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Health, international experts present state-of-the-art scholarly reviews of dietary and lifestyle effects on metabolic systems associated with cardiovascular health and disease. It covers a broad range of topics including biological and behavioral processes regulating food intake; lifestyle and surgical approaches to weight loss; nutritional considerations for optimal cardiometabolic health across the lifespan; the relationship of macronutrients, whole foods and dietary patterns to diabetes and cardiovascular disease; and diet as a modulator of gene expression, epigenetics and the gut microbiome and the relationship of these traits to disorders of metabolism. This book provides its readers with an authoritative view of the present state of knowledge of dietary effects on cardiometabolic health and will be of interest to nutrition and healthcare professionals alike.

Turner Syndrome - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Patricia Y. Fechner Turner Syndrome - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Patricia Y. Fechner
R3,111 Discovery Miles 31 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Comprehensive and practical, this is a unique and multidisciplinary resource for the clinician caring for the girl or woman with Turner syndrome. Although approximately one in 2000 women are affected, many have not been diagnosed; as the advent of prenatal genetic testing becomes more prevalent, the diagnosis of Turner syndrome will be made much more frequently. There is therefore a greater need for this single source that provides the clinician with the information required to care for this multifaceted disorder. The opening chapters discuss the biology, genetics and current standard of care for females with Turner syndrome in order to provide proper background and context for the remaining chapters. The main section of the book, taking a body system approach, is comprised of chapters written by an expert in his or her subspecialty and will discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis, as well as therapeutic options. Reproductive, cardiac, renal, endocrine, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and sensory issues and symptoms associated with Turner syndrome are all covered in detail. Additional chapters describe current resources available to both caregiver and patient as well as future directions for research and management. Currently, there are no similar books on the market that take an all-inclusive, multidisciplinary approach in the care of individuals with Turner syndrome. As such, this book should be the standard of care for management of this challenging and multifaceted condition.

Rapid Revision in Endocrinology (Paperback, 1st New edition): Ben Greenstein Rapid Revision in Endocrinology (Paperback, 1st New edition)
Ben Greenstein
R785 R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Save R43 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Coronary heart disease is the single most common cause of death in the UK. Much of the ensuing morbidity and premature morbidity is preventable and the Government is addressing this with the National Service Framework (NSF) initiative. This is a practical text that can be used by an individual practice team or by a group of practices working together. It gives examples of personal development plans and a practice learning plan showing how the information can be applied by a GP health professional or practice team. Topics such as heart failure smoking cessation and primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease are included as well as appendices providing NSF standards and goals Read codes and further useful information. It is relevant for all members of the primary healthcare team and also for public health physicians nurses and clinical governance leads responsible for implementing the NSF for coronary heart disease in their local area.

Genetic Steroid Disorders (Paperback, 2nd edition): Maria I. New, Bert O'Malley, Gary D. Hammer, Oksana Lekarev, Alan... Genetic Steroid Disorders (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Maria I. New, Bert O'Malley, Gary D. Hammer, Oksana Lekarev, Alan Parsa, …
R4,157 Discovery Miles 41 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Genetic Steroid Disorders, Second Edition targets adult and pediatric endocrinologists, clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, reproductive endocrinologists, neonatologists, urologists, and psychoendocrinologists. It is designed to assist these specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of steroid disorders. This revision includes a new chapter on "Gonadotropins, Obesity and Bone" and new research on non-invasive prenatal diagnosis with cell-free DNA. Chapters are thoroughly updated covering steroid disorders, the genetic bases for the disorder and case presentations, This definitive reference belongs in every medical library!

Handbook of Growth Factors (1994) - Volume 1 (Hardcover): Enrique Pimentel Handbook of Growth Factors (1994) - Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Enrique Pimentel; Contributions by Quinta Emmy, Gonzalo Pimentel
R4,201 Discovery Miles 42 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Volume I of this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors involved in regulation of the cell cycle, the general biological properties of growth factors, and the receptor and postreceptor mechanisms of action of these signaling agents. It evaluates the possible role of growth factors in the regulation of proto-oncogene and tumor suppressor gene expression, and the development of neoplastic processes is discussed in detail.

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