Endocrinology of Aging

Clinical Aspects in Diagrams and Images

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

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Beskrivning

Endocrinology of Aging: Clinical Aspects in Diagrams and Images, Second Edition continues to be a comprehensive reference on endocrinology in relation to the aging process emphasizing the unique manifestations that accompany advanced age. It highlights the distinctions between traditional clinical endocrinology approaches and those that specifically consider the physiological changes associated with aging. This narrative also takes into account the patient's journey as they transition from young adulthood to elderly status, underscoring the importance of age as a critical factor in both diagnosis and endocrine management. By focusing on these elements, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how aging influences endocrine health and the necessary adjustments in clinical practice to accommodate these changes. The work is a valuable friendly and quick reference guide, suitable for the practical clinician treating elderly patients with endocrine diseases, and for medical educators and students. The book holds a wide audience and will be especially useful for medical specialists in Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Family Physicians.

Includes practical applications such as diagnosis, treatment, and management of various conditions that can be applied in clinical settings
Presents framework from basic principles to specific disorders to guide readers through a structured learning path facilitating better comprehension and retention of complex concepts
Provides interdisciplinary connections including topics on nutritional status, obesity, and transgender medicine and their implications for aging and endocrine health

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-07-01
Mått:216 x 276 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:750
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443442308

Utforska kategorier

Fysiologi inom Medicin
Endokrinologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Dr. Emiliano Corpas MD, PhD is a specialist in Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Internal Medicine, with extensive experience at Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, Spain (1982-2018). He served as an Associate Professor of Endocrinology at the Universidad de Alcalá (1984-2018) and is currently a Clinical Professor and Consultant at HLA Hospital of Guadalajara. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Hospital Universitario de la Princesa. His Ph.D. research focused on aging at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2018).Dr. [Name] has held prestigious positions at the NIH-NIA and Johns Hopkins Hospital, contributing significantly to the field of aging endocrinology. He has authored and edited multiple influential books and has published numerous articles in high-impact journals. Additionally, he leads accredited postgraduate training programs and serves on editorial boards, enhancing education in endocrinology and diabetes.Dr. Marc R. Blackman serves as a Sr. Physician Scientist, and previously served as Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development (ACOS R&D), at the Washington DC, VAMC. He is a physician scientist, teacher, and administrator; and is American Board of Medicine Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. As an endocrinologist and gerontologist/geriatrician, he has extensive grant, publication, and practical experience in laboratory, translational and clinical research in neuroendocrinology, reproductive endocrinology and geriatric endocrinology and metabolism, and in study design, leadership and mentoring.He has served successfully as principal investigator or Co-principal investigator on multiple NIH, VA, foundation, and industry grants and is a member of numerous medical and scientific societies. He is a frequent national and international lecturer and consultant on various aspects of endocrinology and aging. Dr. Blackman has published more than 495 scientific journal articles, editorials, chapters, books, and abstracts.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1: Parathyroid1. Basic principles of the aging process with endocrine and nutritional implications, aging and disease in endocrinology2. Physiology and diseases of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis in the elderly3. Physiology and diseases of the parathyroid glands in the elderly4. Vitamin d and calcium deficiency in the elderlyPart 2: Thyroid5. Senile and postmenopausal osteoporosis: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment6. Physiology and diseases of the thyroid gland in the elderly: physiological changes, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism7. Physiology and diseases of the thyroid gland in the elderly: thyroid nodules, and simple goiter8. Physiology and diseases of the thyroid gland in the elderly: thyroid cancer9. Physiology and diseases of the adrenal glands in the elderlyPart 3: Male Function10. Male hypogonadism in advanced age: physiology, etiology, diagnosis, and functional hypogonadism in the elderly11. Male hypogonadism in advanced age (therapeutic considerations), gynecomastia in advanced age, benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer (endocrinological aspects of development and treatment)Part 4: Female Function12. Menopause as a manifestation of aging13. Endocrine surgery in elderly patients14. Body composition and metabolic changes with agingPart 5: Obesity and other Metabolic Changes15. Obesity, a condition that mimics premature aging16. Pharmacological treatment of obesity in older adults17. Relationships among frailty, sarcopenia and the endocrine-metabolic changes of advanced age: pathophysiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatmentPart 6: Diabetes and other Disorders18. Diabetes mellitus in the elderly19. Diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for aging20. Dyslipidemia in the elderly21. Assessment of nutritional status in the elderly, causes and management of malnutrition in the elderly22. Water and sodium balance disorders in older adults, volume depletion, hypovolemia and edema23. Transgender medicine in advanced age: conceptual and therapeutic considerations. Influence of hormonal