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Endocrine Physiology, Third Editionby Patricia Molina
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 44.95A concise, easy-to-absorb review of the essential principles of endocrinology and metabolism The best review available for the USMLE Step 1! The Third Edition of Endocrine Physiology provides comprehensive coverage of the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function The concepts covered will provide a basis for understanding the physiologic mechanisms involved in the neuroendocrine regulation of organ function. With its focus on must-know principles, Endocrine Physiology is the best review available for the USMLE Step 1 and the perfect reference for residents and fellows. Drawing on student feedback, this new edition is packed with self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. You will find... more...
Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illnessby Scott D Mendelson
Elsevier 2007; US$ 114.00Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors that includes: abdominal obesity, a decreased ability to process glucose (insulin resistance), dyslipidemia (unhealthy lipid levels), and hypertension. Patients who have this syndrome have been shown to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that goes by many names (dysmetabolic syndrome, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, obesity syndrome, and Reaven's syndrome). This is the first book to fully explain the relationships between psychiatric illness, Metabolic Syndrome, diet, sleep, exercise, medications, and lifestyle choices. Metabolic Syndrome is a major risk factor in Major Depression, Alzheimer's Disease,... more...
Diabetes and Health Disparitiesby Leandris C. Liburd
Springer Publishing Company 2009; US$ 76.00This innovative book reframes the traditional biomedical view of diabetes and its principle risk factor -obesity -- from a focus on the body, personal choices, and the clinical manifestations of diabetes to an examination of the social environment. The book emphasizes the importance of community-based approaches to healthy eating, exercise, and reducing the "obesogenic" environment many minorities live in. Liburd chronicles the rise in diabetes over the past 60 years in communities of color, and critically examines why public health action to date to reverse the disparity in diabetes prevalence has been noble, but inadequate. Key features:.: Analyses of the co-emergence of diabetes and obesity epidemics; Initiatives for health policy... more...
Core Topics in Endocrinology in Anaesthesia and Critical Careby George M. Hall; Jennifer M. Hunter; Mark S. Cooper
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 72.00Practical, comprehensive, clinical text on anesthetic and critical care issues of all endocrine disorders, giving clear diagnostic and treatment guidelines. more...
Diagnostic Lymph Node Pathologyby Dennis H Wright; Anthony S-Y Leong; Bruce J Addis
Hodder Education 2011; US$ 165.00New edition, updated to include that latest World Health Organization classification system more...
Type 2 Diabetesby Patrick English; Gareth Williams
Informa Healthcare 2001; US$ 99.95This pocket-sized paperback provides accessible information on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes related conditions. Compact and concise, each book is well-illustrated with colour photographs, line diagrams and tables. more...
Clinical Management of Hypertension in Diabetes: Pocketbookby Anthony H. Barnett
Informa Healthcare 2002; US$ 100.00This volume covers diabetes and vascular disease, hypertension and other risk factors, the evidence base for treatment of hypertension in diabetes, and the diagnosis and assessment of hypertension in the diabetic patient. more...
Thyroid Powerby Richard Shames; Karilee H. Shames
HarperCollins US 2009; US$ 10.99Fatigue; weight gain; depression; arthritis; high cholestrol; low sex drive; skin, digestive, and female problems; abnormal blood pressure -- all may be symptoms of low thyroid, one of the most misdiagnosed disorders in America. Thyroid Power can help you determine whether you're one of the millions who suffer from low thyroid. It discusses food, vitamins, and natural remedies that support thyroid health;explains how to avoid environmental and emotional triggers; and offers tips from thyroid support groups. By following this clear 10-step program and working with your health practitioner, you can channel the incredible power of your thyroid into greater health and well-being. more...
Lipids and Atherosclerosis Annual 2001by Allan Gaw; James Shepherd
Informa Healthcare 2003; US$ 84.95Given the continuing development of new statins and their increasing, beneficial use in clinical practice and given the importance of clinical research into the atherosclerotic plaque and its role in cardiovascular and endovascular diseases, given the immense advances in animal and human studies that have taken place over the past few years at a steadily increasing pace, Gaw and Shepherd have chosen topics on lipids and atherosclerosis, which are of current interest for researchers and clinicians alike. Therefore, the need for a frequent up-to-date review of these advances is obvious. more...
Muscle Metabolismby Juleen R. Zierath; Harriet Wallberg-Henriksson
CRC Press 2002; US$ 139.95This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of diabetes research directed at understanding the mechanisms governing the development of skeletal muscle insulin resistance. more...