Pituitary Disorders (Paperback)

Edward R. Laws

ISBN 10: 0470672013 / ISBN 13: 9780470672013

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Do you want to be up to date on the latest concepts of diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from disorders of the pituitary gland? Are you looking for an expert guide to the best clinical management? If so, this is the book for you, providing a full analysis of pituitary disorder management from acromegaly to Addison's Disease; from Cushing's Disease to hypopituitarism; from hormone disorders to hormone replacement. Well-illustrated throughout, and with contributions from leading specialists in pituitary disease, inside you'll find comprehensive and expert coverage, including: Diagnosing pituitary diseaseManagement options for each disorderComplications that can occurPsychological and psychosocial effects of pituitary diseaseWhat outcomes you and your patients can expect over the long termCurrent research and clinical trials related to pituitary disease Pituitary Disorders: Diagnosis and Management is the perfect clinical tool for physicians and health care providers from many related disciplines, and an essential companion for the best quality management of pituitary patients. This book is a highly clinical and practical resource for endocrinologists of all levels managing patients daily, as well as primary care physicians who are often the first port of call before patient referral. It guides the reader through each pituitary disorder, including those specific to men, women and children. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pituitary Disorders (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470672013
• ISBN 13: 9780470672013
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Do you want to be up to date on the latest concepts of diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from disorders of the pituitary gland?

Are you looking for an expert guide to the best clinical management?

If so, this is the book for you, providing a full analysis of pituitary disorder management from acromegaly to Addison's Disease; from Cushing's Disease to hypopituitarism; from hormone disorders to hormone replacement.

Well-illustrated throughout, and with contributions from leading specialists in pituitary disease, inside you'll find comprehensive and expert coverage, including:

• Diagnosing pituitary disease
• Management options for each disorder
• Complications that can occur
• Psychological and psychosocial effects of pituitary disease
• What outcomes you and your patients can expect over the long term
• Current research and clinical trials related to pituitary disease

Pituitary Disorders: Diagnosis and Management is the perfect clinical tool for physicians and health care providers from many related disciplines, and an essential companion for the best quality management of pituitary patients.

About the Author

Sylvia Asa, MD, PhD, Clinical Department Head, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, University Health Network and Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, Canada.

Edward R. Laws, MD, FACS, Director, Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Shereen Ezzat, FACO, FRCPC, MD, Professor of Medicine & Oncology Head, Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Hospital, Ontario Cancer Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Linda Rio, MA, MFT, Pituitary Network Association, Los Angeles, California, USA.