| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
PART I THYROID: Thyroid gland: anatomy and physiology -- Classification of thyroid diseases -- Iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction -- Techniques to study thyroid function and morphology -- Medical and surgical treatment -- PART II OBESITY and METABOLIC SYNDROME: Obesity and metabolic syndrome: the new pandemic -- Classification and diagnosis -- Medical and surgical treatment -- Techniques to study metabolism -- PART III THYROID, METABOLISM and OBESITY: Link between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome -- Muscle tissue and hypothyroidism -- Thyroid function and effects on cardiovascular system -- Obesity, adipokines and thyroid dysfunction -- Adipokines and thyroid malignancies -- Link between thyroid tumors and metabolism -- PART IV CLINICAL CASES |
| Summary |
This book will provide readers with up-to-date information on thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The innovative element is the presentation and exploration of possible connections linking thyroid diseases and metabolism dysfunction. Starting from the classification and diagnosis of thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome, techniques to study and treat each of the mentioned diseases are given in an easy-to-use way. This volume will be a useful tool for endocrinologists, diabetologists, dieticians, and any professionals involved in the treatment of thyroid diseases |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 7, 2021) |
| Subject |
Thyroid gland -- Diseases.
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Obesity.
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Thyroid Diseases
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Obesity
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Obesity
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Thyroid gland -- Diseases
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Tiroide.
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Obesitat.
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Trastorns del metabolisme.
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| Genre/Form |
Llibres electrònics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Luzi, Livio, editor.
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| ISBN |
9783030802677 |
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3030802671 |
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