This book is an edited collection of the literature on leptin beginning with the discovery of leptin and a study of its affect on animals and in humans. Chapters will focus on the discovery, history, roles and regulation of leptin in all the major areas of physiology, as well as on assay methods, ph
Endocrine Essentials: Endocrine Update for General Medicine
β Scribed by The Endocrine Society, Bradley Anawalt
- Publisher
- Endocrine Press
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 226
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Endocrine Essentials books are designed to provide physicians at all stages of training and practice with educational resources to stay current in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. Whether you are a specialist or a generalist, Essentials prepares you for your diagnosis and treatment of patients with endocrine disorders. This second volume of Endocrine Essentials: Endocrine Update for General Medicine provides easy reference to recent clinical research on some of the most common clinical endocrinology topics that primary care clinicians, endocrinologists, and other clinicians encounter day-to-day in the clinic. Get the most up to date information for your needs from the experts in the field on: β’ Osteoporosis β’ Calcium Disorders β’ Diabetes Management β’ Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction β’ Lipid Disorders β’ Selected Areas in Men's and Women's Health Earn up to 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
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