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  • Growth Hormone Secretagogues

    Basic Findings and Clinical Implications

    Edited by E. Ghigo, M. Boghen, C. Dieguez, Felipe F. Casanueva ...
    Growth hormone secretagogues (GHS) administered alone or in combination with growth hormone releasing hexapeptides, are effective probes for the diagnosis of GH deficiency in both children and adults. Current research has developed and tested different GHS compounds that are active by the oral route, and have improved potency and bioavailability, giving rise to exciting therapeutic possibilities ... Read more

    $152.99 USD

  • The Ghrelin System

    Edited by A. Benso, F.F. Casanueva, E. Ghigo, R. Granata ...
    Series series
    The ghrelin story started more than 30 years ago with the discovery of synthetic GH secretagogues. Only in 1999 was ghrelin‚ a natural GH-releasing peptide, discovered. Ghrelin, however, is much more than simply a natural GH secretagogue. In fact, this hormone is one of the most important factors known for regulating appetite and energy expenditure. Furthermore, ghrelin is the trigger for other ... Read more

    $190.99 USD

  • Diabetes Secondary to Endocrine and Pancreatic Disorders

    by Massimo Porta ...
    Series series
    The 1997 classification of diabetes mellitus, now accepted worldwide, includes a large section of ‘Other specific types of diabetes’, a good part of which is made up of diabetes secondary to other endocrine or pancreatic disorders. However, a comprehensive overview on how these disorders may lead to diabetes, and how to diagnose and treat them, was not available so far. Filling this gap, this book ... Read more

    $178.99 USD

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  • Glucolipotoxicity and the Heart, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    by Peter P. Toth, Vasudevan A. Raghavan ...
    Series Book Volume 8-4 - The Clinics: Internal Medicine
    Chronic overconsumption of sugar and fat elevates plasma levels of insulin and free fatty acids, a process referred to as glucolipotoxicity. This phenomenon may lead to heart failure. This issue explores in depth the relationship between glucolipotoxicity and heart failure. ... Read more

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    by Lynn H. Ratner, MD ...
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  • Translational Endocrinology of Bone

    Reproduction, Metabolism, and the Central Nervous System

    Edited by Gerard Karsenty ...
    The use of model organisms together with the power of genetics has profoundly affected our understanding of the physiology of one organ, the skeleton, in two distinct but complementary ways. This is the first translational reference to focus on these major conceptual advances in bone biology and their development in the clinic. Several advances have already been translated into therapies and ... Read more

    $124.99 USD

  • Ghrelin in Health and Disease

    Edited by Roy G. Smith, Michael O. Thorner ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) receptor, is critical in the control of food intake and energy balance. The ghrelin receptors are now known to have important physiological properties as modulators of growth hormone release, appetite, glucose homeostasis, metabolism, immune function, neurotransmitter activity, cognitive function and neurodegeneration. ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus

    Edited by R. A. DeFronzo, E. Ferrannini, Paul Zimmet, George Alberti ...
    The International Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus has been a successful, well-respected medical textbook for almost 20 years, over 3 editions. Encyclopaedic and international in scope, the textbook covers all aspects of diabetes ensuring a truly multidisciplinary and global approach. Sections covered include epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, management and complications of diabetes and public ... Read more

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  • Nerve-Driven Immunity

    Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides in the Immune System

    Edited by Mia Levite ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    “Nerve-Driven Immunity: Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides in the Immune System” summarizes, analyzes and sheds new light on an unrecognized, yet very important role of key neurotransmitters and neuropeptides in the immune system.Each chapter of the book deals with a different neurotransmitter/neuropeptide from the following list: Dopamine, Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, Acetylcholine, Glutamate, ... Read more

    $188.99 USD

  • Preventive Cardiology: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease E-Book

    Expert Consult – Online and Print

    by Roger Blumenthal, JoAnne Foody, Nathan D. Wong ...
    Series series Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease
    Endorsed by the American Society for Preventive Cardiology! Preventive Cardiology - a new Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease - addresses the prevention and risk stratification of cardiovascular disease so that you can delay the onset of disease and moderate the effects and complications. Drs. Roger Blumenthal, JoAnne Foody, and Nathan Wong discuss the full range of relevant considerations, ... Read more

    $136.99 USD

  • Autophagy in Health and Disease

    Edited by Roberta A. Gottlieb ...
    Autophagy in Health and Disease offers an overview of the latest research in autophagy with a translational emphasis. This publication takes scientific research in autophagy a step further and offers integrated content with advancements in autophagy from cell biology and biochemical research to clinical treatments. A necessary reference for the bookshelf of medical and scientific researchers and ... Read more

    $179.99 USD