Clinical Handbook of Thyroid Cancer Author : Nell Bingham Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Thyroid cancer refers to a type of cancer which grows from the tissues of the thyroid gland. It is a condition in which cells develop unusually and can spread to other parts of the body. A protrusion or Read More |
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Clinical Reproductive Neuroendocrinology Author : Christine Abbey Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Neuroendocrinology is a branch of biology that studies the interaction between the nervous system and the endocrine system, such as the regulation of hormonal activity in the body by the brain. Progesterone Read More |
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Current Research in Adrenal Cortex Disorders Author : Leroy Finch Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes The adrenal cortex is the outer region of the adrenal gland. It is also the largest part of an adrenal gland. The specific zones of adrenal cortex synthesize different hormones that control sex (androgens, Read More |
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Detection and Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes Author : Carlos Rickman Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition characterized by impaired regulation of blood sugar levels in the body. In this condition, pancreas is unable to produce insulin hormone that regulates the circulation Read More |
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Diabetes Complications, Comorbidities and Related Disorders Author : Jesus Ryan Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Diabetes is a health condition that affects the blood sugar level in the body. There are three major types of diabetes, namely, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes Read More |
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Diabetes: Molecular, Cellular and Clinical Immunology Author : Quentin Furman Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Diabetes refers to a type of metabolic disorder characterized by a persistently high blood sugar level. It occurs as a result of inflammation in an intricate immunological process. Insulin resistance is Read More |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases Author : Bryan Glover Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Metabolism refers to the body's mechanism through which it converts food into energy on a cellular level. It is carried out by thousands of enzymes, taking part in numerous interdependent metabolic pathways Read More |
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Eating Disorders and Obesity: Prevention and Treatment Author : Carlyle Bennet Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Eating disorder is a form of a mental disorder that is characterized by abnormal eating habits. These disorders cause negative effect on an individual's mental or physical health. There are various types Read More |
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Endocrine Disruption and Human Health Author : Calvin Lane Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes The compounds of natural or human-made origin that are capable of interfering with the endocrine system of an organism are called endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). These compounds disrupt the normal Read More |
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Endocrine Functions and Hypothalamus Author : Allan Drake Subject : Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes The hypothalamus is a functionally significant part of the brain. It works as a neural control center for entire endocrine systems, specifically in vertebrates. It maintains the internal balance of the Read More |