Endokrinologi

Welcome to the world of Oxytocin and Social Function, an in-depth exploration of the powerful role of this neuropeptide in shaping our social behaviors and interactions. The book delves into the rich and complex relationship between oxytocin and our social functions. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of oxytocin¿s role in our social lives. It goes beyond the laboratory to explore the hormone¿s potential in real-world applications. The book also highlights recent research on oxytocin¿s role in enhancing empathy, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being. With this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of oxytocin and how it shapes our social behaviors and relationships. Oxytocin and Social Function is a must-read for anyone interested in human behavior, psychology, neuroscience, or the ever-growing field of oxytocin research. Turn the page and embark on a captivating journey into the hidden potentials of oxytocin and its transformative effects on our social function.

Life in the Age of Insulin offers a straightforward and jargon-free narrative account of how insulin was discovered, what it does, why people still struggle to obtain it, and what the future might hold. It tells of the creative power that emerges when many people work towards a common goal, and of collective strength founded upon the limitations of individuals. It envisages a future of competitive insulin pricing and revolutionary therapies, kindling hope for health equity.With over 70 million insulin users world-wide, this book bridges the gap for patients and families. It will appeal to health professionals, to those intrigued by science, and to anyone who likes a good story.Life in the Age of Insulin is an empathetic and enlightening saga of science, society and human resilience.

Alma falder igen tilbage til fortiden, denne gang under 2. Verdenskrig. Hun møder den fantastiske og modige Hansi, og hun er ulykkelig, da hun vågner op i nutiden. Alma vil tilbage til ham for enhver pris, så hun risikerer både venskab og helbred, da hun selv provokerer et insulinchok ...ALTID ALMA #3 er sidste bind af en trilogi om ukuelige Alma, hvis sukkersyge sender hende på drømmeture til fortiden.Hverdagsfortælling, socialrealisme og spænding. Danske Dorte Roholte vil rigtigt meget med denne serie om Alma. I første del af trilogien formår hun at gøre historien både spændende, rørende og interessant nok til, at det føles ærgerligt at måtte vente på de kommende bind i serien. Anbefales indkøbt bredt af folkebiblioteker og PLC.LEKTØRUDTALELSEN på første bindDorte Roholte har udgivet ca. 80 bøger, langt de fleste for børn og unge. Dorte Roholte fik SKRIVERPRISEN og blev nomineret til ORLA for første bind af serien om MÆRKELIGE MYNTHE med de overnaturlige evner.

As the diabetes epidemic continues to burden the healthcare system, and with the literature supporting enhanced patient outcomes with improved glycemic control, the need for expertise in the clinical management of inpatient diabetes is an increasingly important and timely matter. While some books have been published on inpatient diabetes, this guide serves as a comprehensive but clinically relevant review of the available literature and recommended management for the key areas surrounding hospital diabetes management. This book is designed to provide practical guidance on diabetes management for hospitalized patients. The number of topics covered is meant to be comprehensive and include discussion on many potential scenarios encountered on the inpatient service, but in a concise and user-friendly manner. This book is intended to be a valuable resource for fellows, residents, students, and existing providers looking to improve their knowledge and skills in evidence-based inpatient diabetes management. The enclosed chapters were written by many globally renowned physicians, researchers, and clinicians. Diabetes Management in Hospitalized Patients: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for endocrinologists, hospitalists, pharmacists, PAs and NPs, and all staff responsible for clinical care of these patients.

Diabetes Digital Health, Telehealth, and Artificial Intelligence explains how to develop and use the emerging technologies of digital health, telehealth, and artificial intelligence to address this important public health problem to deliver new hardware, software, and processes. The book explores trends in developing and deploying the three most important emerging technologies for diabetes: digital health, telehealth, and artificial intelligence. This book is essential to clinicians, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, regulators, and investors, offering the tools that will be used to create the next generation products to support a precision medicine approach to manage diabetes. According to the CDC, in the US there are 37 million people with diabetes and 96 million people with prediabetes. Diabetes triples the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke and is the leading cause of blindness, end stage renal failure, and amputations. The management of diabetes is becoming increasingly dominated by digital health tools consisting of wearable sensors, mobile applications providing decision support software, and wireless communication tools. Digital health provides new data streams that can be combined to create unique approaches for diabetes based on a precision medicine paradigm.

Endocrinology is one of the most fascinating fields of physiology thatis playing an important role in human health and welfare. The bookwill stimulate the interest of young students and kindle in them adesire to read more intensively since it contains every aspect ofhormonal coordination in the human body. The integration of cellsignalling pathways, involvement of receptors in signal transduction,every aspect of endocrine glands with their dysfunctions, feedbackloops and role of hormones in pharmaceutical industry-all these factsof endocrinology are incorporated in a comprehensive form.The book has been presented in a simple form with appropriatefigures that would appeal to the undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of life sciences including Zoology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy,Health Science, Nursing and Medical Science. It is hoped that thebook will meet the need of students who desire to learn clear, up-todate,and complete instances of endocrine glands that are elaboratedin ten chapters. The presentation of every hormonal disorder with itslaboratory evaluation, related symptoms, and illustrations based on acombination of quality and adequacy are significant markers of thisbook.

Maintaining an ideal weight throughout life is the most beneficial thing someone can do for their body. A healthy body and ideal weight can be achieved with proper nutrition and lifestyle, starting from childhood and even infancy. Therefore, it is important for those raising children to be conscious of this issue and to be good role models and guides for their children by exhibiting the healthiest lifestyle habits. We know that it is almost impossible to remove excess fat tissue acquired during childhood from the body at later ages. Body fat accumulation is usually evaluated by body mass index (BMI), which is calculated using weight and height proportions. BMI is an effective and useful tool for both people and healthcare professionals to track body fat percentage. However, when monitoring body fat with BMI special adjustments need to be made in children, the elderly, different genders, and individuals with high muscle mass. This book provides a comprehensive overview of BMI as a screening measure.

This practical, insightful title is a must read for anyone interested in or recently appointed to a leadership role in an academic medical center. Taking the Lead: A Guide for Emerging Leaders in Academic Medical Centers represents the highly accomplished authors¿ more than 60 years of collective insights about leadership and leading effectively in an academic medical center environment. The authors present creative and highly applicable themes synthesized from their knowledge, career experiences, unique reflections, practice, mistakes, and observations of successful (and not so successful) leaders. The result is a book of leadership wisdom ¿ a wealth of ideas, concepts, and insights to inform the reader¿s career journey and to become the best leader they can be. Organized in five parts, this work examines the successful leadership transition in the unique (and sometimes perplexing) academic medical center environment. Informal, conversational in tone, and often engagingly humorous, Taking the Lead: A Guide for Emerging Leaders in Academic Medical Centers represents a concise and invaluable introductory read for the next generation of leaders, as well as a helpful resource for experienced healthcare leaders.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of obesity. The chapters are authored by prominent scholars in the field with direct knowledge, through practice and research, of the real-world problems associated with obesity. Chapters address such topics as obesity in children, stigmatization of people with obesity, metabolic effects of obesity, recent advances in pharmacology and surgical interventions for obesity, and more.

Behavioral neuroendocrinologists are interested in the interactions between hormones and behaviors. This unique book tracks the development of behavioral neuroendocrinology from the first recognized paper in the field by Arnold Berthold in 1849 to the major contributors of the past century. It traces the history and development of the field by exploring the women and men who conducted the studies that revealed these hormone-behavioral relationships. Most chapters are written by the individuals who knew these pioneers best, and describe their stories and discuss the ways in which their work has shaped the field. Now is the perfect time for this book. The field is burgeoning and interest in the development of theoretical perspectives is thriving. Moreover, although this field was dominated by men early on, it has become a field with near sexual parity among its faculty, society membership, and leadership, and thus serves as an example of equitable science, training, and advocacy.  

This volumes details methods focusing on technological innovation and recent advances in diabetes management. Chapters will guide readers through recent advances, beta-cell regeneration, non-invasive imaging of endogenous, transplanted islets theranostics, microRNA profiling of beta-cells and artificial intelligence, and deep learning algorithms in diabetes. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Type-1 Diabetes: Methods and Protocols is for a broad audience including basic researches, clinicians, and physician scientists whose major focus is in diabetes.

"The Addison's Disease Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Addison's Disease Management" is a comprehensive guide for those navigating the complexities of Addison's Disease. From understanding the condition and its causes to exploring symptoms, diagnosis, and potential complications, this book provides a thorough foundation. Medical management, including hormone replacement therapy and emergency protocols, is covered extensively. What sets this guide apart is its holistic approach, integrating nutrition, stress reduction techniques, exercise, and mind-body practices. Readers will learn to create personalized holistic plans, addressing lifestyle challenges, maintaining work-life balance, and nurturing relationships. Specific considerations for fertility, pregnancy, children, and aging are addressed, empowering individuals with self-care techniques and mindful practices. The book also provides a wealth of resources, from online communities to support groups, educational websites, and inspiring stories of thriving. Celebrate progress, embrace self-love, and find resilience with this indispensable guide to managing and thriving with Addison's Disease.

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs in our bodies that produce and release hormones. These hormones serve as chemical messengers, controlling various bodily functions and maintaining overall homeostasis. As students delving into the field of internal medicine, understanding the intricacies of the endocrine system is crucial, as it plays a significant role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.The main players in the endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and reproductive glands. Each of these glands produces specific hormones that regulate different bodily functions. For instance, the thyroid gland secretes hormones that control metabolism, while the adrenal glands produce cortisol and adrenaline, which help manage stress responses.The hypothalamus, located in the brain, serves as the master regulator of the endocrine system. It sends signals to the pituitary gland, which in turn controls the other glands. This intricate communication system ensures that hormone levels remain balanced throughout the body.When the endocrine system malfunctions, it can lead to various disorders. For instance, diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or when the body becomes resistant to its effects. Another common disorder is hypothyroidism, which arises when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, resulting in fatigue, weight gain, and sluggish metabolism.As students of internal medicine, it is crucial to understand how to diagnose and treat endocrine disorders. Physicians use a combination of blood tests, imaging techniques, and patient history to assess hormone levels and identify any abnormalities. Treatment options typically involve hormone replacement therapy, medications, or lifestyle changes.Studying the endocrine system also opens up opportunities for further exploration in specialized areas such as reproductive endocrinology, which focuses on hormonal disorders related to fertility and pregnancy, and endocrine oncology, which deals with hormone-related cancers.

Hospital-based physicians are privy to some of the most meaningful moments of people¿s lives, including life-changing diagnoses, pivotal medical procedures, complex medical decisions, and critical end-of-life decisions. Yet, hospitalists have no framework for how to incorporate the varied social factors that impact care such as race, gender identity, cultural background, immigration status, sexual orientation, primary language, housing status, and poverty into clinical decision-making. As hospital physicians, we may use interpreters for our limited English proficiency patients, or try to incorporate questions about cultural practices into our admission histories, or even ask our patients about the ways in which they feel racism has affected their care, but these practices are inconsistently applied and lack a systematic framework for ensuring that the hospital care we provide is truly equitable.In my own practice as a hospital-based physician, I can recall scoresof hospitalized patients where we tried hard to provide equitable care, but fell short. I remember the Spanish-speaking patient with multiple comorbidities who received neurosurgery and was on the road to recovery on an acute care unit, when on day three, he complained of vague abdominal discomfort and ended up dying of a perforated bowel. No interpreter was used by the team to fully delve into the details of the pain he was experiencing. I remember the young Black patient with terminal malignancy who had multiple repeated conversations with physicians recommending hospice care but refused until he saw a physician who was able to explain hospice within the context of racism that has historically defined clinical care for Black people, and was able to present hospice not as a way to hasten death but rather as a way to live the remainder of his days in comfort. I remember the elderly Pakistani female patient whose demanding son antagonized staff and clinicians alike until he was banned from visiting because of his aggressiveness with staff and whose inability to visit his mother caused her extreme distress as she felt that she had lost the unique voice that only her oldest son could provide. Imagine if the hospital physicians in these cases had a resource to help them provide care that is culturally humble, that goes beyond just speaking in the patient¿s first language but that also includes active listening and truly takes into consideration the life experiences and culture that have made this patient who they are. This is what this book will provide for hospital medicine physicians, a framework to help hospital physicians deeply incorporate social factors into the care they provide.

Reviewing the most current literature, this text is a guide to medical decision-making regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acromegaly. The scope of the book is comprehensive, covering all relevant facets of acromegaly, beginning with a history of the disorder and a review of the somatotrophic axis. Etiology is then discussed, including growth hormone secreting pituitary adenomas and other neuroendocrine tumors. Subsequent chapters present imaging modalities and diagnosis via radiology and clinical findings, as well as comorbid symptoms such as sleep apnea, musculoskeletal considerations, cardiovascular disorders, cancer and diabetes. Both medical and surgical management chapters describe each in detail, including radiotherapy, transsphenoidal surgery, somatostatin analogues and dopamine agonists. Concluding chapters present long-term follow-up as well as an extended selected patient story detailing life with the disease.Bringing together the latest in endocrinologic and neurosurgical evidence and practice, Acromegaly will be the go-to resource for this challenging condition for years to come. 

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Biological sex and gender have a tremendous impact on the efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions in virtually every disease state. This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview on how sex-specific information is guiding the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting men and women, as well as of disease states that disproportionally affects women. Experts in various fields discuss both preclinical and clinical research that is contributing to a better understanding of the impact of sex in the presentation, etiology, treatment, and disease outcomes. Also discussed are the challenges encountered in implementing this growing body of knowledge into practice, as well as possible avenues to recognize and reduce health disparities between men and women so that therapeutic interventions are tailored and improved.

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic information to orient the reader. The major portion deals with pragmatic guidelines, rather than research and diagnosis, and is directed to health and educational specialists in academic, clinical, and community settings. This manual is endorsed by The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, which is recognized world-wide.

Environmental Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus elucidates on the global impact of environmental pollution and how it increases diabetes mellitus. Swift urbanization and the industrial revolution have increased environmental pollution to a hazardous level. Environmental pollution is a leading risk factor for several well-known diseases. This book opens venues for students, physicians, researchers, the science community, and policymakers to enhance their knowledge about environmental pollution, weather conditions, climate change, and their impact on insulin resistance and mechanisms allied to Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Moreover, this book will provide knowledge about the green space environment and its impact on T2DM.

Embark on a powerful and inspirational journey with Dawn Green as she battles against the odds in a 35-year-long quest to uncover the truth behind her mysterious and life-threatening health issues. This gripping memoir takes readers through the highs and lows of an extraordinary life marked by persistence, resilience, and unwavering hope.The book opens with the author's early years, when she first realized that her health was beginning to decline. In succession, a series of perplexing symptoms began to plague her. Initially her concerns were dismissed by her mother. Unfortunately, these symptoms intensify over time, transforming her sickly body into one of fatigue, pain, and desperation.With each passing year, the author navigates a labyrinth of misdiagnoses and medical uncertainty, facing a medical system that often overlooks that main test needed to determine the root cause. As her health deteriorates, her spirits remain unyielding, and she embarks on a determined mission to find answers.Through talking with her doctors and relentless self-advocacy, Dawn finally gets the test she needs and discovers the elusive diagnosis - multiple autoimmune diseases. These invisible illnesses are so aptly named, as they often cause immense suffering while oftentimes leaving no visible signs of distress on the outside.With the truth revealed, Dawn's transformative journey begins. She courageously embarks on a holistic healing path, recognizing that her frail body needs more than conventional medical treatments alone. Moreover, this book highlights the exploration of alternative modalities and therapies that play a crucial role in Dawn's recovery journey. Embracing practices like fasting, infrared saunas, meditation, and herbal remedies, she finds solace and strength, both physically and emotionally. While the book is filled with anecdotes of the author's relentless spirit, it also touches on the inevitable moments of doubt and despair. The emotional toll of living with invisible illnesses is candidly explored, allowing readers to empathize with the complexities of the author's journey.Facing My Giants isn't just a personal account of the author's struggle but a call to action for the world to recognize the plight of those living with invisible illnesses. By shedding light on the challenges faced by those who may appear healthy on the surface but battle severe illnesses within, the book seeks to raise awareness and foster compassion.In this remarkable memoir, readers will find a message of hope and resilience. Facing My Giants is a triumphant story of one woman's courage to confront life's darkest moments and emerge stronger, wiser, and determined to thrive despite the odds. Come along to explore the tools necessary to be your own health advocate and to work in conjunction with your doctor to achieve the lifelong health benefits you desire and deserve through a self-prescribed plan tailored to your unique needs. In Facing My Giants, Dawn Green illuminates your path to inspire you to discover and embrace the understated potential of self-care. No matter where you are in your health journey, imagine implementing proven protocols that will transform your mind and body, instilling a renewed sense of confidence and enabling you to take back your health and live in ways that were inconceivable. With each new breath, you will inhale confidence and exhale hope.