{"product_id":"neuroendocrine-disorders-in-children-hardback-9781909962507","title":"Neuroendocrine Disorders in Children (Hardback) 9781909962507","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNeuroendocrine Disorders in Children\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMehul T. Dattani (Author), Peter Hindmarsh (Author), Lucinda Carr (Author), Iain Robinson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781909962507, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 October 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e424 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 17.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.953 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpairments in the interaction between the central nervous system and the endocrine system can lead to a number of disorders in children.  These include type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, adrenal thyroid and pituitary problems, Addison’s disease and Cushing syndrome, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeuroendocrine Disorders in Children\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive examination of paediatric and adolescent disorders focusing on the basic science and its clinical relevance. Complex issues are discussed in an easy-to-follow manner and the latest developments in the area are reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume will become invaluable reading for paediatric endocrinologists, paediatric and adult neurologists and trainee paediatricians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSections in the book cover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe GH-IGF1 axis and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe thyroid axis and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulation of appetite and weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects of treatment of cancer on the neuroendocrine system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdrenal disorders and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeuroendocrinology and the reproductive axis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeurological complications of diabetes mellitus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1: The GH-IGF1 axis and the brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Normal hypothalamo-pituitary function and the neuroendocrine regulation of growth,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Disorders of the GH-IGF1 axis leading to growth failure,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.   The effect of growth hormone on the brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Impact of disorders of the GH-IGF1 axis on neurological functioning  in childhood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Neuroencocrine Disorders of salt and water balance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 2:  The thyroid axis and the brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis: anatomy and physiology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.    Disorders of the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.       Impact of Thyroid Disorders on Neurological Function\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 3: Regulation of appetite and weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.   The role of the hypothalamus in normal weight regulation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.  Genetic childhood obesity syndromes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Treatment of Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 4: Effects of treatment of cancer on the neuroendocrine system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Late effects of cancer and its treatments on the neuroendocrine system,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Craniopharyngioma\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 5: Adrenal disorders and the brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis and its regulation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.  The effect of stress on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis: an update\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.  Adrenoleukodystrophy- neurological aspects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.   Cushing disease: diagnosis and management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 6: Neuroendocrinology and the reproductive axis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19.   The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20.    Disorders of gonadotrophin secretion Hypogonadotrophic  hypogonadism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21   Precocious puberty \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22.   Psychological and behavioural consequences of gonadal hormone abnormality during early development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 7 Neurological complications of diabetes mellitus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23. Diabetes and the developing brain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24.  The Central actions of insulin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Clinical \u0026amp; internal medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Clinical%20\u0026amp;%20internal%20medicine%20%5BMJ%5D%22\"\u003eMJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Mac Keith Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449439940888,"sku":"9781909962507","price":64.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781909962507.jpg?v=1785199386","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/neuroendocrine-disorders-in-children-hardback-9781909962507","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}