Growth Disorders

Author : Constantine A. Stratakis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128145382
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gigantism and Acromegaly written by Constantine A. Stratakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gigantism and Acromegaly brings together pituitary experts, taking readers from bench research, to genetic analysis, clinical analysis, and new therapeutic approaches. This book serves as a reference for growth hormone over-secretion and its diagnosis and treatment for endocrinologists, pediatricians, internists, and neurosurgeons, and for geneticists. Pharmaceutical companies may use it as a reference for drug development and research. Students, residents and fellows in medicine and endocrinology and genetics will also find it valuable as it provides a single up-to-date review of the molecular biology of gigantism and acromegaly as well as recommended approaches to evaluation and management. Acromegaly is a rare pituitary disorder that slowly changes its adult victim’s appearance over time: larger hands and feet, bigger jaw, forehead, nose, and lips. Generally, a benign pituitary tumor is the cause and symptoms of acromegaly can vary from patient to patient, making a diagnosis difficult and prolonging suffering for years. Early detection is key in the management of acromegaly as the pathologic effects of increased growth hormone (GH) production are progressive and can be life-threatening as the result of associated cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory disorders and malignancies. Accessible, up-to-date overview of the characteristics, state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, and management of acromegaly and gigantism Provides a unique compendium of endocrinology, genetics, clinical diagnosis and therapeutics Contains contributions from internationally known experts who have treated patients with acromegaly and gigantism

Author : Ulrike Blume-Peytavi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540469117
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hair Growth and Disorders written by Ulrike Blume-Peytavi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-06-26 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients now have increasing demands and expectations. Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated book provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The content is divided into three sections: basic aspects of hair growth; hair and scalp disorders; and fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. In addition, coverage is enhanced with unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.

Author : C. J. H. Kelnar
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 830 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growth Disorders written by C. J. H. Kelnar and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 1998 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written by internationally recognized experts in their respective disciplines, will provide comprehensive and up-to-date information about growth disorders for the practicing clinician who deals with children and adolescents. It will be a valuable reference source as well as a practical management guide for general and specialist paediatricians and endocrinologists. It would also be of interest to community and primary care health workers, as well as child and family psychiatrists.

Author : Jens O. L. Jørgensen
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805579926
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults written by Jens O. L. Jørgensen and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been known for over 40 years that GH-deficient-children benefit from replacement with the hormone. But GH, essential for longitudinal growth, also plays a role after completion of final height. With the introduction of biosynthetic human GH 20 years ago, the use of GH was no longer restricted to severe growth retardation in hypopituitary children. This book will take the reader behind the myths of GH and into the real world of clinical endocrinology. The contributions stem from recognized clinicians and scientists who have been working in the field for decades. The contents encompass traditional end points of GH therapy such as body composition, bone biology and physical performance. Attention is also devoted to diagnostic aspects and side effects. Additional features range from clinical epidemiology to quality of life, and novel areas such as the impact of traumatic brain injury on pituitary function are also covered. The present volume of Frontiers of Hormone Research is essential reading for health care professionals interested in clinical endocrinology and GH.

Author : Michael B. Ranke
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805582560
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growth Hormone Therapy in Pediatrics written by Michael B. Ranke and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 20 years, KIGS (Pfizer International Growth Database) has provided an outstanding tool for monitoring the use, efficacy and safety of growth hormone (GH) treatment in children with short stature of varying origin. This volume offers a comprehensive update of the continuing experiences in KIGS and is based on data from more than 50 countries and more than 60,000 patients. International experts analyse in detail the basic auxological characteristics of patients and their response to GH treatment for a broad spectrum of growth disorders. These include idiopathic GH deficiency, organic GH deficiency due to a variety of causes such as congenital malformations and syndromes, genetic disorders or treatment for leukaemia or central nervous system tumours and short stature in children born small for gestational age, specific syndromes and systemic disorders. Each growth disorder is also covered by a review of relevant published data by international experts. KIGS has also established itself as a primary source of information about adverse events during long-term GH treatment in children. The recent analysis of KIGS data has revealed no new adverse drug reactions since the 10-year follow-up. Therefore, treatment with GH seems a low-risk intervention in children and adolescents with various growth disorders. The process of developing disease-specific growth response prediction models has been ongoing in KIGS for many years. The available models are accurate, precise and have a relatively high degree of predictive power, although further predictors of the growth response remain to be identified. The KIGS prediction models can be applied prospectively to new patients, enabling their GH therapy to be better tailored and monitored to achieve optimal growth, safety and cost outcomes. The future of KIGS within the era of evidence-based medicine will continue to depend upon the quality of the data reported. Therefore, the commitment of participating physicians will continue to be a decisive element. The ongoing recognition of the importance of valid safety and efficacy information in the practice of paediatric endocrinology is exemplified by this valuable international collaboration of clinicians and the pharmaceutical community.

Author : Carlo Pintor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Pediatric Endocrinology written by Carlo Pintor and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress in the field of pediatric endocrinology is dramatic, and the flow of information continues at an almost breathtaking pace, making the reappraisal of old topics and the continuous updating of knowledge mandatory. This book brings together a number of papers that reflect exciting new areas of development in relation to growth, growth disorders, and puberty.

Author : Edward C.C. Wong
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128179635
Total Pages : 1172 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Disease written by Edward C.C. Wong and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Disease, Fifth Edition has been a well-respected reference in the field for decades. This revision continues the strong focus on understanding the pathogenesis of pediatric disease, emphasizing not only the important role of the clinical laboratory in defining parameters that change with the disease process, but also the molecular basis of many pediatric diseases. Provides a fully-updated resource with more color illustrations Focuses on the biochemical and molecular basis of disease as well as the analytical techniques Defines important differences in the pathophysiology of diseases, comparing childhood with adult

Author : Michael S. Kappy
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071605924
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Practice Endocrinology written by Michael S. Kappy and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Market: pediatricians, pediatric residents, pediatric nurse practitioners, endocrinologists 500 full-color illustrations Full-color presentation includes features such as a consistent outline format, icons throughout, boxed elements, “tips” and “pearls” with graphics to draw the reader's eye

Author : V. Juliand
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9086865429
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The growing horse: nutrition and prevention of growth disorders written by V. Juliand and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides an outstanding synthesis of the biology and the physiopathology of growth and of the nutritional requirements necessary for feeding the healthy growing horse. The basic knowledge is presented in main reports dealing with experimental and field studies on the following categories: growth and development; energy and protein requirements; minerals and vitamins requirements and the role of nutrition on developmental diseases. Sections end with applications for end users. These materials are the first step of further discussion on the evaluation and prediction of the requirements of the different types of horses covered in the scope of the working group of the Horse commission of the European Association for Animal Production. This book is of interest to all those working with horses including trainers, breeders veterinarians and horse owners."

Author : Charles J. Epstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019514502X
Total Pages : 1110 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inborn Errors of Development written by Charles J. Epstein and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the clinical chapters are organized into sections by defined developmental pathways or gene families, and each section is preceded by a general overview. For each disorder the authors cover the disease-causing genes, the role of these genes in development as elucidated in model organisms, the human mutations that have been identified, and the developmental pathogenesis of the condition. Clinical descriptions, along with discussions of therapy and counseling, are provided. This book will be an invaluable resource for physicians, dentists, and other health professionals and for basic scientists interested in developmental processes and genetic perturbations that affect them.