TY  - BOOK
AU  - Igaz,Peter
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - Hormonal Diseases: A Guide for the Layperson 
T2  - Copernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,
SN  - 9783031444944
AV  - QL868 
U1  - 611.4 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Cham
PB  - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer
KW  - Endocrine glands
KW  - Medicine, Preventive
KW  - Health promotion
KW  - Hormones
KW  - Endocrinology
KW  - Endocrine System
KW  - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
KW  - Hormone
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
UR  - http://libcon.rec.uabc.mx:2048/login?url=https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44494-4
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