Published October, 2012
By W.W. de Herder and W.W. Herder
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Endocrine Updates
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`Morphological imaging' and `functional imaging' are current mainstays for the diagnosis, successful treatment and accurate follow-up of patients with endocrine disorders.

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Published October, 2012
By Basil Rapoport and Sandra M. McLachlan
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Series: Endocrine Updates
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Rapid progress is now being made in (i) understanding the molecular interaction between autoantibodies and the TSH receptor, (ii) identifying the genes that contribute to the predisposition to disease, (iii) developing an animal model of Graves' disease, and (iv) identifying the long-sought orbital antigen in ophthalmopathy.

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Published October, 2012
By James A. Fagin
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Endocrine Updates
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Because of its relative rarity and favorable outcome, it has not been feasible to assess medical interventions for thyroid cancer using randomized prospective trials.

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Published October, 2012
By Naibedya Chattopadhyay and Edward M. Brown
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Calcium-Sensing Receptor provides an overview of various aspects of the calcium receptor's biochemistry, physiology and pathophysiology that is suitable both for those who have been working in the field of Ca2+0-sensing as well as those who are new to this discipline.

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Published October, 2012
By John S. Adams and Barbara P. Lukert
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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This reality is unlikely to change and mandates that we develop strategies to prevent aging-related diseases like osteoporosis before they become manifest. Osteoporosis: Genetics, Prevention and Treatment places emphasis on the (1) genetic predisposition, (2) early recognition and (3) prevention of osteoporosis.

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Published May, 2012
By Gregory A. Brent
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Endocrine Updates
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Thyroid function tests are performed by essentially all medical practitioners across every clinical setting. In this book, leading experts in the field provide clinically practical information from the most recent scientific advances.

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Published November, 2011
By Glenn D. Braunstein
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Series: Endocrine Updates
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The American Cancer Society recently estimated that about 45,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, with three-quarters occurring in women.

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Published September, 2011
By Vincent Goffin and Paul A. Kelly
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These receptors function as transcription factors affecting gene expression, to regulate the multiple aspects of animal and human physiology, including development, reproduction and homeostasis. The aim of this book is to cover various aspects of intracellular signaling involving hormone receptors.

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Published August, 2011
By Brooke Swearingen and Beverly M. K. Biller
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In Cushing's Disease, leading authorities in the field offer a thorough review of the pathogenesis, diagnostic algorithm and treatment options for this complex disease.

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Published December, 2010
By V.Daniel Castracane, Michael C. Henson and V. Daniel Castracane
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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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, phylogeny and genetics.

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