Hormonal Diseases : A Guide for the Layperson / / by Peter Igaz
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| Autore: |
Igaz Peter
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| Titolo: |
Hormonal Diseases : A Guide for the Layperson / / by Peter Igaz
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| Pubblicazione: | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. 2024. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (196 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 616.4 |
| Soggetto topico: | Endocrine glands |
| Medicine, Preventive | |
| Health promotion | |
| Hormones | |
| Endocrinology | |
| Endocrine System | |
| Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | |
| Hormone | |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Hormonal Diseases |
| ISBN: | 9783031444944 |
| 3031444949 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910768186903321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
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Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World, . 2731-8990