Endocrinology : Pathophysiology to Therapy (Original PDF from Publisher)

Endocrinology : Pathophysiology to Therapy (Original PDF from Publisher)

by Author Akuffo Quarde

Endocrinology Examines the mechanisms of action of medicinal medicines to help readers get a comprehensive understanding of endocrine physiology Pathophysiology to Therapy in Endocrinology  is a thorough resource on medical therapies ;

each chapter begins with a presentation of the pertinent endocrine physiology of the medical therapy , which is followed by an in-depth analysis of the specific mechanisms of action of a few chosen medical interventions . Clinical pharmacology pearls , like side effects and directions for therapeutic monitoring , are highlighted when applicable .

Additional subjects covered in supplemental chapters include endocrinopathies associated. with immune checkpoint inhibitors , misuse of anabolic steroids , pseudo-endocrine disorders and dynamic testing in clinical endocrinology . This book focuses on the pathophysiology and basic concepts of endocrine therapy rather than treatment methods that follow guidelines .

The following categories of therapy are discussed in  Endocrinology  :

Therapies involving the pituitary gland , such as those for Cushing’s illness, acromegaly , prolactinoma , adult growth hormone deficiency , insipidus of central diabetes and syndrome of incorrect ADH secretion Treatments for the thyroid gland , such as RSH-secreting tumors , Hashimoto’s thyroiditis , Graves’ disease , thyroid eye disease , Riedel’s thyroiditis and thyroid hormone resistance Treatments for the adrenal glands , such as primary hyperaldosteronism , primary insufficiency of the adrenal glands , classic congenital hyperplasia and nonclassic congenital hyperplasia Pancreatic gland treatments , such as somatostatin analogs and calcium channel blockers , for hypoglycemic syndromes , diabetes mellitus and neuroendocrine tumorsBy outlining the justification for employing diverse treatments and empowering readers to understand intricate ideas in a way that is pertinent to their clinical situation , When seeking a thorough and easily accessed resource on the subject , practitioners in related professions should consult Endocrinology .

See also : General and Comparative Endocrinology (EPUB)