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Chapters: Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, Testosterone, Schizoaffective Disorder, Vasopressin, Acromegaly, Sexually Dimorphic Nucleus, Cortisol Awakening Response, Somatostatin, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis, Prolactinoma, Hyperprolactinaemia, Supraoptic Nucleus, Autoimmune Hypophysitis, Proopiomelanocortin, Pituitary Adenoma, Allostasis, Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone, Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, Paraventricular Nucleus of Hypothalamus, Arcuate Nucleus, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Posterior Pituitary, Circumventricular Organs, Gigantism, Berta Scharrer, Allostatic Load, Rathke's Cleft Cyst, Subfornical Organ, Sheehan's Syndrome, Ventromedial Nucleus, Empty Sella Syndrome, Magnocellular Neurosecretory Cell, Median Eminence, Pineal Gland Cyst, Organum Vasculosum of Lamina Terminalis, Neuroendocrine, Pinealoblastoma, Pineocytoma, Corticotropin-Like Intermediate Peptide, Pinealectomy. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 218. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. Testosterone is evolutionarily conserved through most vertebrates, although fish make a slightly different form called 11-ketotestosterone. In men, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass and hair growth. In addition, testosterone is essential for health and well-being as well as preventing osteoporosis. On average, an adult human male body produces about ten times more testosterone than an ad...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=30983 ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Endocrinology--with all the authority of HARRISON'S

Featuring the chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison's principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.

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• Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know endocrinology topics, including pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal disorders; reproductive endocrinology; diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipoprotein metabolism; disorders affecting multiple endocrine systems, and disorders of bone and calcium metabolism
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topics
• Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance
• 88 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e
• Content updates, new developments, and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e
• 29 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise

The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Eugene Braunwald, MD
Dennis L. Kasper, MD
Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Dan L. Longo, MD
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
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Excellent book
I haven't read all chapters of this book yet,but the parts I have so far reviewed were excellent.( pituitary, Diabetes)The books got a lot of tables,charts and it's colorful as well. very easy to read with comprehensive information.highly recommend it to the residents in internal medicine/endocrinology ... Read more

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Northwestern Univ., Chicago, IL. Presents major advances in the interrelationships between the central nervous system and control of pituitary and hypothalamic function. Discusses the role of medical treatment in the management of acromegaly and prolactinomas. For clinicians. DNLM: Pituitary Diseases--physiopathology Atlases. ... Read more

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The “Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders” provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.