Epidemiology of Thyroid Disorders

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Epidemiology of Thyroid Disorders provides comprehensive, clinical knowledge to professionals dealing with thyroid disorders. The book focuses on the pathophysiology of thyroid disorders, the prevalence and incidence of various diseases, and their prevention. This focused analysis on thyroid disorders raises awareness of this global problem that, once diagnosed or misdiagnosed, can sometimes lead to over-treatment and cardiovascular complications, especially in the elderly. This succinct, targeted reference gives the reader excellent information on the epidemiology of global thyroid disorders, as well as up-to-date treatment data and a special focus on prevention.

Serves as a starting point for medical professionals, addressing the patterns, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of thyroid disorders around the world
Discusses the prevalence of thyroid disorders around the world, covering disability and cost burden
Covers recent trends, technologies and advancements in the management of thyroid diseases

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-01-08
Mått:191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:730 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780128185001

Utforska kategorier

Fysiologi inom Medicin
Epidemiologi och medicinsk statistik inom Medicin
Endokrinologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier). Dr. Katherine Pereira is a Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical experience working with patients with complex endocrine disorders. Dr. Pereira received her BSN from the University of Virginia and her MSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice Degrees from Duke University. In recognition of her contributions to nursing and outstanding patient care, she has been named as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the American Association for Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Mohtashem Samsam is a former Professor of Medicine and a faculty at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences and College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. He is currently the director and also a professor at Advent Health University in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Samsam studied medicine in the English language program of Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical University, in Szeged, Hungary (1991- 1996) and received his PhD from Department of Cell Biology and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Spain, in 2002. He completed his post-doc studies in Wuerzburg University, Germany (1999- 2002).

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: Principles and Concepts1. Global Impacts of Thyroid Disorders2. Structures and Functions of the Thyroid Gland3. Iodine and Thyroid Hormones4. Effects of Thyroid Hormones in the FetusPart II: Thyroid Dysfunction and Clinical Application5. Goiter6. Hypothyroidism7. Subclinical Hypothyroidism8. Hyperthyroidism9. Subclinical Hyperthyroidism10. Thyroiditis11. Thyrotoxic Crisis (Thyroid Storm)12. Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders13. Thyroid Dysfunction and The Heart14. Thyroid Dysfunction and Mental DisordersPart III: Global Epidemiology of Thyroid Neoplasms15. Benign Thyroid Adenomas16. Thyroid CancerPart IV: Special Populations17. Pregnancy and Thyroid Dysfunction18. Thyroid Dysfunction in the Elderly