Endocrinologia e metabolismo

Le malattie non trasmissibili rappresentano la principale causa di morbilità e mortalità a livello globale

"Diabesità" ovvero diabete + obesità: due malattie croniche, che insieme innescano un circolo vizioso in cui una acuisce l'alt

Il Diabete Gestazionale sta diventando, analogamente al Diabete di tipo 2 a cui è strettamente correlato, un'emergenza mondial

Il testo esplora dal punto di vista pedagogico il ruolo della materialità nelle pratiche di autogestione del diabete di tipo 1

Through ten outstanding editions, Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text has been the go-to reference for the most comprehensive coverage of the thyroid, including anatomy, development, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of all thyroid disorders. Now in full color throughout, the 11th Edition of this award-winning text remains the clinician's preferred source of authoritative information on the thyroid-an essential resource for all endocrinologists and thyroid surgeons. Includes thorough updates and new content throughout the text, especially on thyroid cytopathology, thyroid imaging, and targeted therapy of thyroid cancer as well as a new full-color format. Covers all aspects of the thyroid, including thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion, thyroid function, and disorders such as thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, and cancer. Discusses surgical management of thyroid cancer, thyroid disruptors, thyroid hormone analogs, thyroid dysfunction's effects on other organ systems, the aging thyroid, subclinical hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and thyroid disease in pregnancy. Features insights from international experts, including new editor Dr. Peter Kopp of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Enrich Your Ebook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes looks at issues in children arising from either deficient or excessive production of hormones; chemical messengers secreted into the blood stream from specialised glands. It contains information on endocrine glands, diabetes and its management, and clinical problems such as short stature, puberty and obesity. Written by two senior clinicians, the fully revised second edition offers evidence-based guidance to practitioners in the field. With bullet points, illustrations and clinical tips, the information in this comprehensive handbook is easy to access. Presented in pocket size, this it is the ideal source to have on the ward.

L'obesità è ormai un fenomeno epidemico a livello globale e i dati più preoccupanti riguardano proprio le nuove generazioni

Expertly bridging the gap between basic science and clinical information, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th Edition, brings together an outstanding collection of world-renowned authors to provide authoritative discussions of the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. New chapters and significant revisions throughout keep you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field. Up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, and clinical trials. Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bones disorders, obesity, thyroid disease, testicular disorders, newly defined adrenal disorders and much more - all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient. Contains new chapters on Global Burden of Endocrine Disease, Navigation of Endocrine Guidelines, and Transgender Endocrinology. Includes significant updates to the Diabetes section, including a new chapter on Physiology of Insulin Secretion and greater coverage of Type 2 Diabetes. Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, 9th Edition is the comprehensive revision of the field-leading reference on bone and mineral health. The eighth edition has been fully revised by the leading researchers and clinicians in the field to provide concise coverage of the widest possible spectrum of metabolic bone diseases and disorders of mineral metabolism. Chapters look to explain basic biological factors of healthy development and disease states and make it easily translatable to clinical interventions. Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism is the definitive, one-stop reference for anyone working in the field of bone health and disease.

La tecnologia negli ultimi anni ha rivestito un ruolo importante nella terapia del diabete tipo 1 che nei Paesi occidentali rappresenta più del 90% dei casi di diabete nell’infanzia e nell’adolescenza. Il progresso tecnologico è sicuramente in rapida evoluzione e questo volume si pone come obiettivo quello di raccontare l’evoluzione tecnologica applicata alla terapia del diabete tipo 1 verso il futuro e di rappresentare un aggiornamento facile e immediato in particolare per i medici in formazione che effettuano i primi passi di gestione della terapia del diabete e per altre categorie che fanno parte dei team diabetologici come infermieri, dietisti e psicologi. Un pensiero è rivolto anche ai pazienti e alle loro famiglie che sempre di più sono interessati ad un aggiornamento sulle nuove terapie.