Clinical Endocrinology
Clinical Endocrinology by Donovan Douglas, published by Foster Academics on June 18, 2019, is a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricacies of the endocrine system. Spanning 284 pages, this edition presents an overview of the endocrine glands, the hormones they secrete, and the feedback mechanisms that regulate these hormones. The book aims to clarify the roles of various glands, such as the pancreas and pituitary gland, while addressing the importance of hormones in maintaining homeostasis and regulating the functions of target organs.
Readers will find a valuable compilation of topics that cover both fundamental concepts and advanced developments in clinical endocrinology. The text discusses various endocrine disorders, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and diabetes, while providing insights into gland hypersecretion, hyposecretion, and tumors. Written in accessible language, this book is designed for both students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of endocrinology and its related medical fields.
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The endocrine system is an organ system comprising of the endocrine glands, the hormones that they secrete and the feedback loops that control the release of these hormones. Some endocrine glands are pancreas, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, etc. These hormones are important for the regulation of the functions of various target organs and for the maintenance of homeostasis. Endocrinology is a branch of medicine and biology that deals with the study of the endocrine system, its diseases and endocrine hormones. Endocrine disorders may be subdivided into endocrine gland hypersecretion, endocrine gland hyposecretion and tumors. Some examples are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, diabetes, goitre, hypogonadism, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of clinical endocrinology. It presents the complex subject of endocrinology in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.
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