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Endocrinology Pocket Guide: Full illustrated
Endocrinology Pocket Guide, Full illustrated. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Endocrine System The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, controlling physiological events throughout the body (Figure 1.1). Endocrine function and hormone action mediate long-term effects by acting on all cellular processes and systems. They influence growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, reproduction, sexual development, fluid and nutrient homeostasis, and behavior.
Table of Contents Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction to the Endocrine System The endocrine system Hormones Steroid hormones Protein and peptide hormones The endocrine system and feedback loops Endocrine disorders Conclusion Chapter 2: Normal Endocrine Physiology Introduction Endocrine glands and hormones Endocrine gland hierarchy The hypothalamus The pituitary gland The pineal gland Peripheral endocrine glands The thymus The thyroid gland The parathyroid glands The adrenal glands The pancreas The ovaries The testes Conclusion Chapter 3: Growth and Metabolism Endocrine Disorders Introduction Growth hormone disorders-overview IGF, GH, and GHR deficiencies Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for GHD diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Acromegaly Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for acromegaly diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Pancreatic disorders DM-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for DM diagnosis and treatment Prognosis Special concerns Obesity-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for obesity diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Thyroid Disorders-overview Hyperthyroidism Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for hyperthyroidism diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Hypothyroidism Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for hypothyroidism diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Parathyroid disorders-overview Hyperparathyroidism Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for hyperparathyroidism diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Hypoparathyroidism Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for hypoparathyroidism diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Conclusion Chapter 4: The Reproductive System and Endocrine Disorders Introduction Menopause and postmenopause-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for diagnosis and management of menopause Prognosis Special concerns Gynecomastia-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines for gynecomastia diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Hirsutism-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines on evaluation and management of hirsutism Prognosis Special concerns Erectile dysfunction-overview Epidemiology Symptoms Guidelines on ED diagnosis and management Prognosis Special concerns Conclusion Chapter 5: Genetics, Epigenetics and Endocrinology Introduction Endocrine genetics Endocrine epigenetics Epigenetics and endocrine disrupters The genetics and epigenetics of growth and metabolism The genetics of growth GH or IGF deficiencies The epigenetics of growth The genetics of thyroid function The epigenetics of thyroid function The genetics and epigenetics of the parathyroid function The epigenetics of pseudohypoparathyroidism The genetics and epigenetics of pancreatic function The genetics of T2D and obesity The epigenetics of T2D and obesity The genetics and epigenetics of reproductive endocrinology The genetics and epigenetics of menopause Epigenetics, epigenetic disrupters, and menopause The genetics and epigenetics of postmenopausal status The genetics and epigenetics of gynecomastia The genetics and epigenetics of erectile dysfunction The genetics and epigenetics of hirsutism Conclusion Chapter 6: Links Selected References