1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910453833103321

Autore

Rescher Nicholas

Titolo

Epistemic logic : a survey of the logic of knowledge / / Nicholas Rescher

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pittsburgh Press, , [2005]

©2005

ISBN

0-8229-7092-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (153 pages)

Disciplina

160

Soggetti

Epistemics

Logic

Knowledge, Theory of

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-138) and index.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910768186903321

Autore

Igaz Peter

Titolo

Hormonal Diseases : A Guide for the Layperson / / by Peter Igaz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031444944

3031444949

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (196 pages)

Collana

Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World, , 2731-8990

Disciplina

616.4

Soggetti

Endocrine glands

Medicine, Preventive

Health promotion

Hormones

Endocrinology

Endocrine System

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Hormone

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction to the biology of hormones and hormonal diseases -- Chapter 2. Diseases of the pituitary gland, master regulator of endocrine organs -- Chapter3. Diseases of the thyroid gland -- Chapter 4. Parathyroid glands, vitamin D, calcium metabolism and the bone -- Chapter 5. Diseases of the adrenal gland -- Chapter 6. Diseases of the reproductive glands (ovaries and testicles) -- Chapter 7. About insulin resistance -- Chapter 8. Obesity -- Chapter 9. Neuroendocrine tumors and associated syndromes -- Chapter 10: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndromes -- Chapter 11: Hormones in food; hormones and diet.

Sommario/riassunto

Written by a recognized expert in the field, this accessible book acquaints the lay reader with the main features of hormonal diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. From gigantism and dwarfism to polycystic ovary syndrome, overactive thyroid and many more; it also



explains what specialists in endocrinology do - and why - when diagnosing and treating patients. Each chapter gives a short introduction to the relevant hormonal disease, with information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment presented in an easily comprehensible question and answer format. Simple but accurate diagrams are used to visualize the information. The book clarifies important issues and helps patients to make informed decisions. Last but not least, it includes some current hot topics in endocrine practice as well as fascinating historical facts. It is a must-read for everyone interested in the fascinating world of hormones and their disorders.