How the Endocrine System Works

Author:   J. Matthew Neal (Indiana University)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781118931486


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   18 March 2016
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How the Endocrine System Works


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How The Endocrine System Works is not another standard introduction to endocrinology, but an innovative and fun way to learn about the importance of the key glands in the human body and the hormones they control. It is explained in 9 easy-to-understand lectures, with additional material on the treatment and management of endocrine disorders. How The Endocrine System Works: Is designed for those in need of a concise introduction to this fascinating area of medicine Has been rigorously updated to reflect today's endocrinology teaching Includes more focus on the treatment and management of endocrine disorders Features more on evidence-based medicine, obesity, epidemiology, and biostatistics Includes summaries of key research that affects diagnostic criteria Includes brand new case-based review questions at the end of each chapter Features full-color diagrams throughout How The Endocrine System Works is the perfect introduction for all medical students, as well as for students of bioscience, and other healthcare disciplines.

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Author:   J. Matthew Neal (Indiana University)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9781118931486


ISBN 10:   1118931483
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   18 March 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii How to Use this Book ix Lecture 1 An Overview 1 Lecture 2 Pituitary and Hypothalamus 13 Lecture 3 The Thyroid 25 Lecture 4 Adrenal Gland 39 Lecture 5 Glucose Metabolism 53 Lecture 6 Calcium Metabolism 77 Lecture 7 Reproductive Endocrinology 91 Lecture 8 Lipid Disorders 105 Lecture 9 Disorders of Multiple Endocrine Glands and Paraneoplastic Syndromes 115 Appendix Clinical Trials Evidence-Based Medicine, and Reading the Literature 119 Glossary 127 Index 131

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J. Matthew Neal, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, FACE, FACPE, Executive Medical Director, Academic Affairs, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana, USA; Clinical Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Muncie Center for Medical Education, Muncie, Indiana, USA.

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