Published October, 2008
By Vivian A. Fonseca and Vivian Fonseca
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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Offering a wealth of information, this text provides a range of insights, including a novel view of the hormonal regulation of the vascular system and the disruption of the nitric oxide signaling system. It also addresses the role of fatty acids and cytokines.

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Published September, 2008
By Greet van den Berghe
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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Until recently, endocrinology and critical care medicine were two specialties in medicine that were rather uncomfortable with each other and hence quite i- lated.

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Published September, 2008
By Philip S. Zeitler, Kristen J. Nadeau and Philip Scott Zeitler
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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This book presents up-to-date reviews on topics related to insulin resistance and its consequences across the lifespan. The first section of the book examines epidemiology. The second part of the book explores pathophysiology.

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Published June, 2008
By Terry Davies and Terry F. Davies
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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The written or prepared case has become the ideal forum for demonstrating how to manage a medical problem to the greatest benefit of the patient. This book provides insights into a variety of endocrine subjects, teaching readers modern management of the conditions described and offering targeted entry into the literature.

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Published May, 2008
By Mark N. Feinglos, M. Angelyn Bethel and Mary Angelyn Bethel
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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In this practical book, the authors of each chapter have synthesized the currently available evidence regarding specific issues in diabetes care. Such an approach emphasizes the need for collaboration in the care of any individual with diabetes and in the effort to find new therapies for the disease.

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Published April, 2008
By Brooke Swearingen and Beverly M. K. Biller
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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This text is a review of current management techniques for pituitary tumors, incorporating recent advances and discussions by experienced clinicians. The use of both endocrinologists and neurosurgeons as chapter authors allows differing perspectives to be incorporated.

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Published February, 2008
By Andrea E. Dunaif, R.Jeffrey Chang, Stephen Franks, Richard S. Legro, R. Jeffrey Chang and Andrea Dunaif
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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This volume includes the latest diagnostic criteria for PCOS and comprises the most up-to-date information about the genetic features and pathogenesis of PCOS. The book also discusses additional familial phenotypes of PCOS and their potential genetic basis.

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Published February, 2008
By Aaron I. Vinik and Derek LeRoith
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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This book addresses diabetes controversies, specifically in the management of etiology and the disease itself. The volume covers commonly accepted forms of therapies and complications, as well as new and emerging advances and therapies and inadequacies in several standard treatments.

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Published January, 2008
By George A. Bray and Barbara C. Hansen
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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This book covers the most important clinical and bench science aspects of metabolic syndrome. It will be of value to all of those seeking a comprehensive update on the metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, it will provide a broad basis for advancing research in the multiple intersecting disciplines encompassed by the metabolic syndrome.

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Published December, 2007
By Stuart Handwerger, Bruce Aronow and Bruce J. Aronow
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Endocrinology
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Genomics in Endocrinology focuses on exciting new advances in endocrinology resulting from DNA microarray studies and includes a comprehensive introduction to the use of DNA microarrays in endocrinology. Topics discussed include the methodology of DNA microarrays and general methods for the analysis of microarray data.

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