Mcfarland Health Topics Ser.: Advances in Graves' Disease and Other Hyperthyroid Disorders by Lisa Marie Moore and Elaine A. Moore (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Publication NameAdvances in Graves' Disease and Other Hyperthyroid Disorders
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEndocrinology & Metabolism, General
Publication Year2013
TypeNot Available
AuthorLisa Marie Moore, Elaine A. Moore
Subject AreaRéférence, Health & Fitness, Medical
SeriesMcfarland Health Topics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2013-035698
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.443
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Hyperthyroidism and Its Signs and Symptoms 2. Causes of Hyperthyroidism 3. Graves' Disease: When the Autoimmune Response Goes Awry 4. Genetic and Environmental Factors and Inuences 5. Coexisting Conditions in Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism 6. Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease 7. Conventional Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism 8. Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism 9. Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period 10. Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents 11. Graves' Ophthalmopathy and Other Extrathyroidal Manifestations Glossary References Resources Index
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisA follow-up Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide, which described the causes, diagnosis, treatment and disease course of Graves' disease and other hyperthyroid disorders, this focuses on advances in disease pathology; new guidelines for conventional treatment; and alternative and complementary medical therapies. Additional sections describe special circumstances such as hyperthyroidism in pregnancy and in children, and transient hyperthyroidism in the newborn., In 2001 Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide described the causes, diagnosis, treatment and disease course of Graves' disease and other hyperthyroid disorders, such as toxic multinodular goiter, thyroiditis, resistance to thyroid hormone, and hyperthyroidism caused by medications and genetic mutations. The present work continues the above but focuses on subsequent advances in disease pathology, including discoveries regarding the genetic, immune system, and environmental factors that lead to hyperthyroid disorders; new guidelines for conventional treatment; and alternative and complementary medical therapies. Additional sections describe special circumstances such as hyperthyroidism in pregnancy and in children and transient hyperthyroidism in the newborn.