Romesh Khardori - Böcker

This issue of Medical Clinics covers the latest updates in immunotherapeutics by the world-leading experts on the topic. Immunotherapuetic treatments are discussed in infectious diseases, rheumatologic and neurologic disorders, renal diseases, diabetes and more. Emerging immunotherapies are also covered in depth.

An overview of the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diabetic-related kidney disease in clinical practice. Includes an evidence-based discussion of currently available and experimental drug therapies currently in development, guided by international consensus guidelines. Ideal for physicians, medical trainees, nurses and other medical professional that regularly screen and treat patients with all types of diabetes.

Case Compendium in Endocrinology is a concise collection of a variety of cases in endocrinology, edited by experts based in India and the United States.The book is divided into 28 chapters, detailing a broad range of cases, from primary ovarian failure through hyperparathyroidism, to an unusual case of hypoglycaemia. Each case is presented with a case history and relevant data from physical examination and investigations. A differential diagnosis is provided for each case with full explanations, and each case in followed by a short suggested reading list.Case Compendium in Endocrinology provides up-to-date reviews of current practice and a variety of recommendations for the management of endocrine disorders, including Graves’ disease, hypercalcaemia, Sheehan syndrome, acromegaly and Cushing’s disease. This book is an ideal day-to-day resource for endocrinologists and general physicians.Key Points Collection of endocrinology cases, with case history, data, and differential diagnosisEdited by endocrinology experts based in India and the USARecommendations for management of a broad range of endocrine disorders

Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders.Divided into sixteen chapters, the book covers numerous disorders including hypothyroidism, Grave’s thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and cancer, and much more.Imaging and both medical and surgical treatment of thyroid disorders are discussed in depth, and the final sections of the book are dedicated to hypothyroidism in pregnancy, in juveniles, and in newborns.Written by experts in the field, led by Prof Romesh Khardori from Eastern Virginia Medical School, this practical guide is further enhanced by images and illustrations.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of thyroid disordersCovers numerous disorders, including those in pregnancy, in juveniles and newbornsIn depth discussion on thyroid imaging and both medical and surgical treatmentInternationally recognised author team

This book is a comprehensive guide to endocrinology for clinicians and trainees.Beginning with an overview of the endocrine system, the text then describes the chemistry and mechanism of hormones and their clinical significance.The following sections discuss the role of different organs in the endocrine system, including glands, the pancreas, and gonads. The next chapters cover hormones in other organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and heart.The book concludes with discussion on endocrine tumours and growth factors.Key pointsComprehensive guide to endocrinology for clinicians and traineesIn depth discussion on chemistry and mechanism of hormonesExamines role of different organs in the endocrine systemIncludes chapters on endocrine tumours and growth factors

Part of the recognised Clinical Focus Series, this book is a guide to the management of diabetes mellitus.Beginning with discussion on the role of exercise and nutrition, the next chapters look at the characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.The following sections cover the management of long-term complications of diabetes including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, hypoglycaemia, and more.The final chapters discuss the role of bariatric surgery, and retaining and regaining pancreatic β-cells in the management of diabetes.Up to date reviews of current practice recommendations for management of the disease and its complications are included.Key pointsGuide to the management of diabetes mellitus covering various long-term complicationsPart of the recognised Clinical Focus SeriesReviews current practice recommendationsInternationally recognised editor team from Eastern Virginia Medical School, US