Endocrinology :Modern Practical Nursing Series

Publication subTitle :Modern Practical Nursing Series

Author: Small   John C;Clarke-Williams   Michael J  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2014

E-ISBN: 9781483141220

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780433304500

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780433304500

Subject: R58 Endocrine disease and metabolic disease

Language: ENG

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Description

Endocrinology presents the study of the endocrine system, including a number of specialized organs found in the different areas of the body.
The book enumerates the different endocrine glands of the endocrine system, and then details how each gland functions and the parts they play in the metabolism and normal function of the human body. The book also cited disorders of the endocrine system and their treatments.
Physicians, nurses, pathologists, endocrinologists, and students of medicine will find this book a good reference.

Chapter

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Pituitary Gland

Adenohypophysis — anterior lobe

Neurohypophysis — posterior lobe

Chapter 2. The Thyroid Gland

Goitre

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Chapter 3. Parathyroid Glands

Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

Treatment

Chapter 4. The Pancreas

Methods of testing for sugar

Methods of testing for ketones

Laboratory test for diabetes mellitus

Regulation of diet

Insulin

Oral hypoglycaemic agents

Hypoglycaemic coma

Complications of diabetes mellitus

Diabetes and surgery

Diabetes and pregnancy

Diabetes in children

Hyperinsulinism

Chapter 5. Adrenal Gland

Adrenal cortex

Adrenal medulla

Oversecretion of the adrenal cortex

Undersecretion of the adrenal cortex

Oversecretion of the adrenal medulla

Undersecretion of the adrenal medulla

General therapeutic use of steroids

Chapter 6. Sexual Development

Disorders of sexual development

Chapter 7. The Testis

Hyposecretion

Hypersecretion

Chapter 8. The Ovary

Ovarian hormones

The menstrual cycle

Disorders of the ovary

Therapeutic use of ovarian hormones

Chapter 9. The Breast

Tumours

Inflammation

Chapter 10. Oral Contraceptives

Pharmacology

Action and efficiency

Side effects

Illistrations

Index

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