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Clinical Management of Thyroid Disease

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Clinical Management of Thyroid Disease
By Fredric E. Wondisford MD, Sally Radovick MD

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 440
Publication Date: 2009-06-16
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 141604745X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416047452

Product Description:

Clinical Management of Thyroid Disease is an exciting new book edited by Fredric Wondisford, MD-developer of the revolutionary new drug, Thyrotropin-and Sally Radovick, MD, with contributions from experts in the field. It fulfills the niche of a succinct, clinical resource to help you translate research into practice. This full-color volume offers valuable information on thyroid cancer and non-cancerous lesions, the effect of drugs on thyroid function, genetic disorders, and more in an accessible, easy-to-read consistent format.

Presents the expertise of authors and editorial staff comprised of leaders in the field of thyroid research and clinical management for the best-qualified guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
Provides a full-color, comprehensive approach that makes valuable information easy to locate and quick to read.
Covers relevant topics applicable to all levels of training and expertise to serve as a detailed clinical reference on everything from the basic to the sophisticated.
Captures research advances on hot topics such as thyroid cancer and non-cancerous lesions, the effect of drugs on thyroid function, and genetic disorders so that you can incorporate them into the way you treat patients.

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Living with Obesity

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Living with Obesity
Checkmark Books | 2010-03-10 | ISBN: 0816075905 | 160 pages | PDF | 17 MB

More than 9 million young people between the ages of 6 and 19 are considered overweight or obese – comprising nearly 17 percent of the population, according to the National Institutes of Health. Obesity is a medical problem that can be treated with diet changes and increased activity in order to achieve an energy balance. Written in clear, straightforward language, “Living with Obesity” provides teens with the information they need to understand obesity and its treatments. This practical new guide discusses changing behaviors in order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, long-term approaches for achieving and maintaining weight, strategies for dealing with obesity in daily life, paying for care, and more. Loaded with helpful sidebars, a glossary, index, and appendixes, this resource is a must-have guide for teens struggling with their weight.

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A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy

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A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy (Practical Manual of Series)
By David McCance, Michael Maresh, David Sacks

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Number Of Pages: 280

Publication Date: 2010-05-10

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 140517904X

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405179041

Product Description:
Edited and authored by international experts, A Practical Manual of Diabetes in Pregnancy presents multi-disciplinary evidence-based guidance relevant for all those caring for women with pre-existing or gestational diabetes.
Divided into five sections, the book covers everything from preconception to postnatal care, as well as detailing the risks associated with diabetic pregnancy and the long term implications for the mother and baby:

Epidemiology and pathophysiology

Impaired glucose tolerance and gestational diabetes

Prepregnancy and pregnancy care

Complications in pregnancy

Delivery and post delivery care

This practical resource contains treatment recommendations based on the latest research to ensure pregnant women with diabetes receive the best possible care.

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Genetic Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders

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Genetic Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders
By Roy E. Weiss, Samuel Refetoff

Publisher: Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2010-05-11
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 012374430X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123744302

Product Description:

Since the beginning of the current century, endocrine disease diagnosis and treatment have moved beyond the standard hormone measurements. While, indeed elevated thyroid hormone levels or low insulin levels signal a specific endocrine disease, correct diagnosis (and therefore correct treatment) depends on an understanding of the molecular basis for the disease. This book presents the “bench to bedside” approach of our understanding of the genetic basis for endocrine disease. It is organized by endocrine grouping (e.g. Thyroid, Pancreas, Parathyroid, Pituitary, Adrenal, Reproductive and Bone) and genetic/molecular basis for the diagnosis of the various disorders will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the practical nature of diagnosing a disease. For example: 1. Which tests should be done for the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus Type I in children who presented at less than 6 months; at less than 12 years, in adulthood, etc., and why should those tests be done?; 2. Which genes should be evaluated for subjects with congenital hypothyroidism; 3. Which genetic tests should be ordered in obesity?; 4. Which genetic test should be ordered in a patient with Parathyroid Carcinoma?; 5. What is the rationale behind testing for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?

The field of genetic diagnosis of disease is exploding now, with multiple laboratories developing tests for current clinical use. Most practicing endocrinologists, pediatricians and internal medicine physicians don’t understand which test to order, how the tests are done, or how to interpret the results. One of the most exciting development in medicine today is the pharmacogenomics revolution – enocrinologists and geneticists need to understand how personalized medicine will fit into the daily care of patients. While this is a quickly growing area and there are textbooks on pharmacogenomics, there is no one source for the spectrum of Endocrine diseases.

Features:
* Presents a comprehensive, translational look at all aspects of genetic diagnosis of endocrine disorders in one reference work.

* Endocrinology experts (the researchers who discovered the majority of the gene mutations for a particular disease) teach readers about the molecular basis for diseases in each major endocrine organ system
* Clear presentation by geneticists of pharmacogenetics and the actual assays used in detecting endocrine diseases
* Genetic counselors offer expert advice on how to use genetic information in counseling patients

Benefits:
* Provides a common language for endocrinologists, geneticists, molecular pathologists, and genetic counselors to discuss and diagnose endocrine diseases
* Saves clinicians and researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest details on genetic tests and diagnoses as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles.
Correct diagnosis (and therefore correct treatment) of endocrine diseases depends on a strong understanding of the molecular basis for the disease – both endocrinologists and geneticists will benefit
* Endocrinologists will learn which genetic tests to ask for and which genes should be evaluated for each specific endocrine disease
* Endocrinologists will gain insight into which medications to use based on the genetic make-up of a patient
* Endocrinologists and geneticists will learn the best strategies and most effective use of genetic information in the patient counselling setting – not something that is taught in most medical or graduate schools

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Estrogens: Production, Functions and Applications

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Estrogens: Production, Functions and Applications (Endocrinology Research and Clinical Developments)
By James R. Bartos

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2009-07
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1607410869
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781607410867

Product Description:

Estrogens are a group of steroid compounds, named for their importance in the oestrus cycle, and functioning as the primary female hormone. Estrogens are used as part of some oral contraceptives, in estrogen replacement therapy of post menopausal women, and in hormone replacement therapy for trans women. Like all steroid hormones, estrogens readily diffuse across the cell membrane; inside the cell, they interact with estrogen receptors. Additionally, estrogens have been shown to activate a G protein-coupled receptor. This book gathers leading research from around the world.

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HbA1c in Diabetes: Case studies using IFCC units

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HbA1c in Diabetes: Case studies using IFCC units
By Stephen Gough, Susan Manley, Irene Stratton

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 91
Publication Date: 2010-04-05
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1444334441
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781444334449

Product Description:

Adapting to the IFCC system of reporting HbA1c poses a challenge to generations of health professionals who have learnt the percentage system related to the major clinical trials, in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the DCCT and UKPDS. This handy paperback illuminates the transition path.

Using real-life case studies to illustrate actual clinical situations, the book shows you how to use mmol/mol units in daily practice. Each case study shows the old percentage units alongside the IFCC units for quick comparison. Produced in association with Diabetes UK, this pocketbook helps you work with confidence in the IFCC system.

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The Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiology, Clinical Treatment

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The Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiology, Clinical Treatment, and Underlying Mechanisms (Contemporary Endocrinology)
By Barbara C. Hansen, George A. Bray

Publisher: Humana Press
Number Of Pages: 402
Publication Date: 2008-01-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588297381
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588297389

Product Description:

With an extraordinary need for early intervention and prevention to slow or halt its progression, Metabolic Syndrome is one of the most challenging health problems. Only through an understanding of the science underlying this syndrome can successful interventions be developed and implemented. In The Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiology, Clinical Treatment, and Underlying Mechanisms, the writers stimulate new thinking concerning underlying mechanisms and encourage heightened efforts to develop new therapeutics, potentially targeting uniquely intersecting pathways. Developing this new synthesis and analysis of the Metabolic Syndrome will bring together the viewpoints of epidemiologists, physiologists, molecular biologists/biochemists, and clinicians toward understanding the current state of knowledge of both the causes and consequences of the Metabolic Syndrome.

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Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations

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Thyroid Disorders with Cutaneous Manifestations
Springer | 2008-09-10 | ISBN: 184800186X | 194 pages | PDF | 4 MB

The spectrum of the cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease includes cutaneous metastases from thyroid malignancies and thryoglossal duct cysts, nonspecific alterations of the skin, hair, and nails reflecting both the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid states, and the multiple associations of thyroid disease with other cutaneous and systemic diseases. Internists, family practitioners, pediatricians, geriatricians, and dermatologists address these issues on a daily basis: When is it appropriate to evaluate a patient for thyroid disease? How should the patients be evaluated? How often should testing be performed? Should other family members be screened for thyroid disease? The purpose of The Thyroid in Dermatology is to raise awareness of the vast spectrum of thyroid-skin interactions, and to provide a framework for the appropriate diagnosis and management of these diseases.

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Thyroid Function Testing

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:25:14 +0000

Thyroid Function Testing (Endocrine Updates, Volume 28)
By Gregory A. Brent

Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 392
Publication Date: 2010-03-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1441914846
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781441914842

Product Description:

Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical practitioners across every clinical setting. Significant insights have been gained into thyroid regulation and thyroid hormone metabolism that influence the selection and interpretation of thyroid function tests. The first section of the book presents the recent advances in thyroid physiology and a discussion of genetic influences on thyroid function tests. The population variation in the TSH “set point”, now thought to be genetically determined, influences the evaluation of thyroid function and thyroid function “targets” for treatment of thyroid disease. The basics of thyroid function measurements, approaches, limitations, and clinical applications will be described for the major categories of thyroid function tests. Application of thyroid function testing to the key clinical settings are discussed, including in the management of thyroid diseases. The influences of drugs on thyroid function testing remains a major clinical issue and is covered in a separate chapter and the issue of thyroid function test screening is also discussed. The authors represent leaders in research and thyroid clinical practice as well as representing a variety of outstanding institutions. This volume provides material that is clinically practical and informed by the most recent scientific advances.

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