Published June, 2008
By Donald W. Pfaff, Claude Kordon and Philippe Chanson
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions
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This book concentrates on two major topics: firstly, the molecular and neural biology of hormone actions relevant to normal social behaviors; and secondly, the clinical treatment of human patients in whom these behaviors have gone wrong.

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Published June, 2008
By David Matthews, Niki Meston, Pam Dyson, Jenny Shaw, Laurie King, Aparna Pal and Sue Beatty
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: The Facts
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This book is an easy to understand guide to diabetes aimed at all those living with diabetes. It includes a short history of the condition, causes, symptoms, possible complications, management (both of diabetes and the associated risk factors), psychological factors and what care to expect.

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Published June, 2008
By Hope S. Warshaw and Karen M. Bolderman
Publisher: Eurospan (American Diabetes Association)
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Carbohydrate counting is a popular meal planning approach that is easily mastered and can help patients achieve and maintain optimal blood glucose goals. This title presents the essentials on this popular meal planning technique. It includes information about carbohydrates and insulin pumps. It is useful for health care professionals.

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Published June, 2008
By Novartis Foundation, Gregory R. Bock, Jamie A. Goode and Novartis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (John Wiley & Sons Inc)
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* This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date account of where we stand in immunological strategies for preventing or treating type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Published June, 2008
By Olivier Civelli and Qun-Yong Zhou
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation
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Over the last decade it has been shown that orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) can be used as targets to discover novel neuropeptides.

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Published June, 2008
By Boris Draznin
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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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 Molly Courtenay and Jill Hill
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Prescribing in Diabetes gives clear information about treatment options for aspects of diabetes, such as abnormal blood glucose, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol. It gives practical advice on how to support people in managing their condition independently and improve their lifestyle, by making better choices with a thorough understanding of treatment options.

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Published May, 2008
By Laura Hieronymus, Laura Hieronymous and Christine Tobin
Publisher: Eurospan (American Diabetes Association)
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In just 8 weeks, you can learn the tricks of the trade for managing your type 2 diabetes. Whether you've just been diagnosed or have bee living with diabetes for years, 8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control gives you the tools and resources you need to reach your treatment goals.

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Published May, 2008
By Ronald A. Asherson, Sara Walker, Luis Jara, Ronald Asherson and Luis J. Jara
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Science Ltd)
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Evaluates the role of Steroids in autoimmune rheumatic diseases from the basic mechanisms to clinical involvements and focuses on the importance of steroidal hormones in the pathogenesis and therapeutical management of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. This book discusses the perturbations of the HPA axis as source of altered steroidal synthesis.

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