Endocrinologia e metabolismo

The new 5th version of this leading reference presents a complete and up-to-date review and analysis of all aspects of endocrinology, diabetes, and bone metabolism - both in print and online. Readers will also find state-of-the-art information on genetics, proteinomics, and hormone signaling, and coverage the field's hottest topics, in nearly 20 new chapters. Joined by an international team of leading experts - many new to this edition - Drs. Jameson and DeGroot provide guidance that integrates the basic science of endocrinology with clinical medicine and the practical management of endocrine disorders. A clinical focus emphasizes diagnosis and therapy, and over 1,400 illustrations clarify complex concepts. The changes with the field...meets all of your reference needs...and never goes out of date.

This clinical reference provides concise information on the treatment and management of inherited metabolic diseases. World experts cover all commonalities of therapy giving practical advice and guidance. All established treatment protocols in this quickly developing area of medicine are clearly described, including follow-up protocols and monitoring. Alternative and experimental therapies are also described and evaluated. Numerous tables and figures allow rapid access to specific details. This book is invaluable to anyone dealing with patients with inherited metabolic diseases, pediatricians, internists, neurologists, and clinical geneticists.

This title is highly commended in the 2006 British Medical Association Book Awards (Endocrinology). This second edition brings together more than 20 internationally recognized experts in the field to provide a timely review of current knowledge. The text remains an invaluable resource for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients who are obese. New features of this second edition include: addition of two new co-editors - Professor Bill Dietz, USA and Professor Ian Caterson, Australia, and increased number of contributors from around the globe - providing a truly international perspective. This title includes new information about the causes of obesity, its complications and new (and novel) methods of prevention and treatment. It is reorganized into sections that address obesity and its social and cultural aspects, biology, associated diseases, life stages (pediatric and adult), management, and environmental and policy approaches.

"Thyroid Cancer" describes all current diagnostic techniques, including FDG-PET and MRI. In recent years, these modalities have documented hitherto hidden radioiodine-negative metastases, thus improving surgical therapy. The whole gamut of treatment, including surgery, radioiodine therapy, percutaneous radiation therapy and medical management, is covered. In some 10 per cent of differentiated thyroid cancers, the well-known treatment tools of surgery and radioiodine therapy are not sufficient. New treatment modalities such as high-dose radioiodine therapy, redifferentiation therapy with retinoic acid and recombinant TSH are therefore highlighted. In a special section devoted to medullary thyroid cancer, new imaging procedures such as octreotide scintigraphy are described. The second edition includes two new chapters, on I-124 PET and dosimetry. Other chapters have been modified particularly in view of the new UICC classification, with special regard to the definition of T1 tumors.

This second edition of the comprehensive textbook of endocrine surgery has been completely updated to reflect the changes in this growing field. Written by an international staff of contributors, this book presents the comprehensive knowledge on surgical treatments of disorders of the endocrine system. New chapters on genetic analysis, localization tests for thyroid cancer and new surgical techniques for tumors are offered in this one-stop shop for every endocrine surgeon.

Nel passato l'assistenza ai malati cronici avveniva con un modello medico-centrico, nel quale il sanitario era il principale attore dell'erogazione dell'assistenza. I modelli assistenziali più recenti prevedono un sistema operativo più complesso e articolato dove medico e paziente stringono un'alleanza terapeutica e contrattano i singoli eventi del rapporto interpersonale. In questo volume l'autore si è dedicato a esaminare in maniera più approfondita la cooperazione positiva tra medico di medicina generale e medico diabetologo. Lo scopo finale è dare un valore aggiunto al paziente diabetico in modo da garantire più anni alla vita e più vita agli anni.

Diabetes, when untreated, leads to damage to several organs within the body, particularly the kidneys. This damage may also go undetected for several years, until the later stages of kidney failure are reached, with a need for kidney replacement therapy - either dialysis or transplantation. Such progression is not inevitable. With good management, diabetes can be well controlled and kidney function can be maintained; to a certain extent, the damage can even be reversed. Diabetes and the Kidney is written for people with diabetes, their families and carers. It describes the function of the kidneys, the development of nephropathy, the ways to recognize it early and the correct way to manage it. The title emphasizes how people should take responsibility for their own health, with information on diet, giving up smoking and taking exercise. Clearly written description of kidney function, how it goes wrong in diabetic nephropathy and ways to prevent this. Guidance on diet, exercise and generally encouraging people to become involved in their own health care. Information on treatment of kidney disease and kidney replacement therapy.

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"The Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases" is an authoritative reference developed by 16 international experts who recruited the world's top scientists for contributions. This stellar reference work focuses on nearly 500 endocrine diseases addressing everything from acromeglay, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, Von Hippel-Lindau Disease, unexplained weight loss, to androgen related disorders. This encyclopedia is an essential addition to any library collection written to be accessible for both the clinical and non-clinical reader. Associate Editors include: Eli Y. Adashi, John P. Bilezikian, George P. Chrousos, Junichi Fukata, Julianne Imperato-McGinley, Hiroo Imura, Antonio Liuzzi, Frank L. Moore, Daniel Porte, Jens F. Rehfeld, Ellis Samols, Gustav Schonfeld, Pierre C. Sizonenko, Wilmar M. Wiersinga. It is also available online via ScienceDirect featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. It includes nearly 500 entries addressing all aspects of endocrine diseases; more than 800 eminent researchers contributed from 25 different countries around the world; more than 900 figures and 450 tables displayed; and comprehensive glossary comprising 1500 definitions. The Editor-in-Chief is former editor of the journal "Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology" and has contributed to over 40 books in the field of endocrinology.

"Molecular Endocrinology, Third Edition" summarizes the area and provides an in-depth discussion of the molecular aspects of hormone action, including hormone-receptor interactions, second messenger generation, gene induction, and post-transcriptional control. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition includes new information on growth factors hematopoietic-immune factors, nonclassical hormones, receptors, transduction, transcriptional regulation, as well as other relevant topics. Incorporating an abundance of new information, this text retains the self-contained, focused, and easily readable style of the second edition. It includes discussion of recently characterized hormones. Recent advances in understanding chromatin remodeling are highlighted in this edition. It incorporates over 80 tables and 140 figures to beautifully illustrate recent biomedical advances.

This new edition is the most comprehensive reference on both the clinical and scientific aspects of diabetes, and is truly global in perspective with the inclusion of epidemiology and the nature and care of diabetes in different parts of the world. Following a similar format to the previous editions, the primary philosophy of the book is to comprehensively cover the basic science of metabolism, linking this closely to the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the disease. A valuable resource for the whole diabetes community, the new edition offers: Fully revised, updated and expanded chapters Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of diabetes 116 extensively referenced chapters Full colour throughout Available in print and online The International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus, Third Edition is also available online via Wiley InterScience. With the flexibility afforded by the powerful search and navigation capabilities of Wiley InterScience, you can search the Textbook by subject, article and keyword. New and revised articles added regularly ensure that both professionals and students working within diabetes are kept abreast of rapidly developing areas such as genetics, treatment and epidemiology. This excellent work is an essential reference tool for all members of diabetes and endocrine teams, medical students, medical schools and libraries, and provides a valuable resource for pharmaceutical companies and industries which have an interest in this important field. FROM REVIEWS OF THE SECOND EDITION: "The scope is extraordinarily wide and truly international...a must for all libraries and any individuals who are seriously interested in the diabetes epidemic..." (Diabetologia) "...a cornerstone in the field of diabetes..." (The European Journal of Medicine) "...This multi-authored textbook provides a wealth of information spanning virtually all aspects of diabetes..." (Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism)

This is a comprehensive and authoritative guide on the operative techniques for the treatment of obesity. Covering all surgical procedures in the obese patient, both laparoscopic and open, this technique-oriented text includes over 200 illustrations of step-by-step operations.

Gastrointestinal function represents an important, and hitherto inappropriately neglected, aspect of diabetes management. Disordered gastrointestinal motor and sensory function occurs frequently in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and may be associated with gastrointestinal symptoms that adversely affect quality of life. During the last two decades, there has been a rapid expansion in knowledge in this area. It is now recognised that upper gastrointestinal motility is pivotal to the regulation of postprandial blood glucose concentrations in both health and patients with diabetes. This book is the first of its kind and was stimulated by the need to consolidate these recent advances, which dictate that a knowledge of gastroenterology as it relates to diabetes is now required of the clinician/diabetologist. It features an organ specific overview of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of disordered gastrointestinal (including hepatobiliary and pancreatic) function in diabetes mellitus. It contains guidelines for the clinician, diabetologist and gastroenterologist for both diagnosis and management. It includes a comprehensive description of the relation between gastrointestinal function, gastrointestinal hormones, autonomic nerve function and glycaemic control in animal models. It covers the development of new treatment options, particularly those targeted at the reduction of postprandial hyperglycaemia, to optimise glycaemic control. This book will be of interest to gastroenterologists, diabetologists, specialist nurses and clinical researchers.