Autoimmune Diseases in Endocrinology

Author:   Anthony P. Weetman
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
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Pages:   434
Publication Date:   09 November 2010
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Anthony P. Weetman
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.846kg
ISBN:  

9781617377471


ISBN 10:   1617377473
Pages:   434
Publication Date:   09 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introductory Chapters.- Basic Mechanisms in Autoimmunity.- Immunogenetic Factors in Autoimmunity.- Environmental Factors in Autoimmune Endocrinopathies.- Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.- Animal Models of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.- Thyroid Autoantigens.- Graves’ Disease.- Autoimmune Hypothyroidism.- Postpartum Thyroiditis.- Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy and Dermopathy.- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.- Animal Models of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.- Islet Cell Autoantigens.- Other Autoimmune Endocrinopathies.- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.- Addison’s Disease.- Premature Ovarian Failure.- Autoimmune Hypophysitis.- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1.- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2.

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From the reviews: ""Many endocrine diseases have an autoimmune etiology. This book focuses on these disorders and provides an understanding of how dysregulation of the immune system contributes to disease pathogenesis. ... This will be most suitable for individuals studying autoimmune endocrine disorders. It also will be helpful to endocrinologists who want to learn more about this important subject. ... This is a great resource for physicians or researchers who wish to learn more about autoimmune endocrine disorders, particularly ... autoimmune thyroid disease and Type 1 diabetes."" (Ronald N Cohen, Doody,s Review Service, March, 2008) ""This text is written in a way that allows either a superficial or in-depth approach toward understanding how dysfunction of the immune system produces many different endocrine diseases. ... Each chapter begins with a concise summary, telling the reader what will be covered. This is helpful, like a preacher telling you what the sermon will be covering. ... will remain a helpful addition to my library as patients are seen, diagnoses sought, and treatment rendered."" (Samuel P. Marynick, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, Vol. 21 (4), September, 2008)


From the reviews: Many endocrine diseases have an autoimmune etiology. This book focuses on these disorders and provides an understanding of how dysregulation of the immune system contributes to disease pathogenesis. ! This will be most suitable for individuals studying autoimmune endocrine disorders. It also will be helpful to endocrinologists who want to learn more about this important subject. ! This is a great resource for physicians or researchers who wish to learn more about autoimmune endocrine disorders, particularly ! autoimmune thyroid disease and Type 1 diabetes. (Ronald N Cohen, Doody's Review Service, March, 2008) This text is written in a way that allows either a superficial or in-depth approach toward understanding how dysfunction of the immune system produces many different endocrine diseases. ! Each chapter begins with a concise summary, telling the reader what will be covered. This is helpful, like a preacher telling you what the sermon will be covering. ! will remain a helpful addition to my library as patients are seen, diagnoses sought, and treatment rendered. (Samuel P. Marynick, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, Vol. 21 (4), September, 2008)


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