Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders Sourcebook

Author Keith Jones

Publisher Omnigraphics

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eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Author

Keith Jones

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Volume

Edition

3

Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9780780815445

Release

Format

eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - College Senior

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TBD

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Overview

This updated third edition provides information about the endocrine system and its role in the regulation of human growth, organ function, and metabolic control, along with information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Endocrine Functioning and Metabolism.
1: Introduction to the Endocrine System.
2: Endocrine Gland Hormones.
3: Metabolism Basics.
4: Energy Balance.
5: Endocrine Disruptors.
6: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures for Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders.
7: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
8: Prenatal Tests.
9: Newborn Screening for Metabolic Disorders.
10: Genetics and Chromosome Abnormalities.
11: Genetic Counseling.
12: Genetic Testing.
The Pituitary Gland and Growth Disorders.
13: Growth Disorders in Children.
14: Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency.
15: Growth Hormone Evaluation Process.
16: Acromegaly.
17: Pituitary Cushing Disease.
18: Diabetes Insipidus.
19: Prolactinomas.
20: Pituitary Tumors and Treatment Options.
Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland Disorders.
21: Thyroid Function.
22: Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
23: Hypothyroidism.
24: Congenital Hypothyroidism.
25: Hyperthyroidism.
26: Graves Disease.
27: Thyroid Cancer.
28: Hypoparathyroidism.
29: Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
30: Parathyroid Cancer.
Adrenal Gland Disorders.
31: Addison Disease.
32: Primary Hyperaldosteronism.
33: Cushing Syndrome.
34: Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma.
35: Adrenal Gland Cancer.
36: X-Linked Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita (AHC).
37: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
38: Managing Adrenal Insufficiency.
39: Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Removal.
Pancreatic and Diabetic Disorders.
40: Pancreatitis.
41: Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes.
42: Diabetes.
43: Hypoglycemia.
44: Cancer of the Pancreas.
45: Islet Cell Tumors.
46: Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Disorders of the Ovaries and Testes.
47: Hypogonadism.
48: Gynecomastia.
49: Menstrual Problems.
50: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
51: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency.
52: Precocious Puberty.
Other Disorders of Endocrine and Metabolic Functioning.
53: Inborn Errors of Metabolism.
54: Glycogen-Storage Diseases (GSDs).
55: Inherited Metabolic Storage Disorders.
56: McC
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