Gigantism
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Gigantism and Acromegaly
Author: Constantine A. Stratakis
language: en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date: 2021-06-01
Gigantism and Acromegaly brings together pituitary experts, taking readers from bench research, to genetic analysis, clinical analysis, and new therapeutic approaches. This book serves as a reference for growth hormone over-secretion and its diagnosis and treatment for endocrinologists, pediatricians, internists, and neurosurgeons, and for geneticists. Pharmaceutical companies may use it as a reference for drug development and research. Students, residents and fellows in medicine and endocrinology and genetics will also find it valuable as it provides a single up-to-date review of the molecular biology of gigantism and acromegaly as well as recommended approaches to evaluation and management. Acromegaly is a rare pituitary disorder that slowly changes its adult victim's appearance over time: larger hands and feet, bigger jaw, forehead, nose, and lips. Generally, a benign pituitary tumor is the cause and symptoms of acromegaly can vary from patient to patient, making a diagnosis difficult and prolonging suffering for years. Early detection is key in the management of acromegaly as the pathologic effects of increased growth hormone (GH) production are progressive and can be life-threatening as the result of associated cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory disorders and malignancies. - Accessible, up-to-date overview of the characteristics, state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, and management of acromegaly and gigantism - Provides a unique compendium of endocrinology, genetics, clinical diagnosis and therapeutics - Contains contributions from internationally known experts who have treated patients with acromegaly and gigantism
NCLEX-RN Review Made Incredibly Easy
Revised to meet the latest Board of Nurse Examiners criteria for the NCLEX-RN®, this book uses the well-known Incredibly Easy! approach to make NCLEX® review effective and enjoyable. In a light-hearted manner that reduces anxiety and aids retention, the book thoroughly reviews every area of nursing—adult care, psychiatric care, maternal-neonatal care, care of the child, leadership and management, and law and ethics. This edition includes a new chapter on how to prepare for the NCLEX®, plus 200 alternate-format questions and answers added to the appendix and accompanying CD-ROM. The book also includes an entertaining graphic novel depicting the NCLEX® process from application to license and valuable strategies for successfully passing the exam.
Professional Guide to Diseases
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
language: en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date: 2009
Offers a good introduction to the study of diseasees. Each major entry includes information on the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of various diseases.