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100 1 _aIgaz, Peter.
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245 1 0 _aHormonal Diseases
_h[electronic resource] :
_bA Guide for the Layperson /
_cby Peter Igaz.
250 _a1st ed. 2024.
264 1 _aCham :
_bSpringer International Publishing :
_bImprint: Springer,
_c2024.
300 _aXIII, 188 p. 63 illus., 55 illus. in color.
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490 1 _aCopernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,
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505 0 _aChapter 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.
520 _aWritten 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.
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_cPerpetuidad
650 0 _aEndocrine glands.
650 0 _aMedicine, Preventive.
650 0 _aHealth promotion.
650 0 _aHormones.
650 0 _aEndocrinology.
650 1 4 _aEndocrine System.
650 2 4 _aHealth Promotion and Disease Prevention.
650 2 4 _aHormone.
650 2 4 _aEndocrinology.
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