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Author:   Ken Ho
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.805kg
ISBN:  

9781607613169

ISBN 10:   1607613166
Pages:   414
Publication Date:   12 August 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Growth Hormone Receptor in Growth.- Ghrelin in the Regulation of GH Secretion and Other Pituitary Hormones.- Growth Hormone Pulsatility and its Impact on Growth and Metabolism in Humans.- Metabolic Actions of Growth Hormone.- Molecular Genetics of congenital Growth Hormone Deficiency.- Structural Abnormalities in Congenital Growth Hormone Deficiency.- Genetic Causes of Familial Pituitary Adenomas.- The Epidemiology of Growth Hormone Deficiency.- Diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults.- Transition from Puberty to Adulthood.- Issues in the Long Term Treatment of Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency.- Quality of Life in Acromegaly and Growth Hormone Deficiency.- The value of Growth Hormone and IGF-I Measurements in the Management of Acromegaly.- The Role of Somatostatin Analogs in Treatment of Acromegaly.- The Role of External Beam Radiation Therapy and Stereostatic Radiosurgery in Acromegaly.- Mortality and Morbidity in Acromegaly: Impact of Disease Control.- GHR Antagonist: Efficacy and Safety.- Long-acting Growth Hormones Analogues.- Growth Hormone Supplementation in the Elderly.- Growth Hormone in Sports: Is There Evidence of Benefit?.

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From the reviews: It is targeted at both adult and pediatric endocrinologists who work primarily in the clinical arena. ... This is a one of a kind book that describes everything about the most recent concepts in GH and the GH axis. It covers the topics at a depth that is appropriate for clinicians, and is helpful in providing the basics and in guiding the day-to-day practice of administering GH to patients. (Elizabeth Eames Littlejohn, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2011)

From the reviews: It is targeted at both adult and pediatric endocrinologists who work primarily in the clinical arena. ... This is a one of a kind book that describes everything about the most recent concepts in GH and the GH axis. It covers the topics at a depth that is appropriate for clinicians, and is helpful in providing the basics and in guiding the day-to-day practice of administering GH to patients. (Elizabeth Eames Littlejohn, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2011)

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