03594nam 22006615 450 991076818690332120250213222224.09783031444944303144494910.1007/978-3-031-44494-4(MiAaPQ)EBC30983254(Au-PeEL)EBL30983254(DE-He213)978-3-031-44494-4(CKB)29181430200041(EXLCZ)992918143020004120231201d2024 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierHormonal Diseases A Guide for the Layperson /by Peter Igaz1st ed. 2024.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer,2024.1 online resource (196 pages)Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,2731-8990Includes index.Print version: Igaz, Peter Hormonal Diseases Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2024 9783031444937 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.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.Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,2731-8990Endocrine glandsMedicine, PreventiveHealth promotionHormonesEndocrinologyEndocrine SystemHealth Promotion and Disease PreventionHormoneEndocrinologyEndocrine glands.Medicine, Preventive.Health promotion.Hormones.Endocrinology.Endocrine System.Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.Hormone.Endocrinology.616.4Igaz Peter1082320MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910768186903321Hormonal Diseases3656090UNINA