Human Growth
Basic and Clinical Aspects - Proceedings of the Sixth International Congress of Auxology, Madrid, Spain, 15-19 September 1991
Published in June 1992
Book
Hardback
346 pages
978-0-444-81425-8 (ISBN)
Description
Over recent years there have been major advances made in the area of growth and development. The above mentioned congress brought together physicians and scientists studying all aspects of growth and development; from environmental and nutritional issues to chronic diseases and endocrine abnormalities. This publication has taken into consideration various clinical and basic aspects of research that have impacted these advances in Auxology. Current diagnostic procedures and treatment of short stature are covered. Topics range from nutrition to environment and chronic diseases impacts on growth and development. Special attention is placed on pubertal development and maturation. Pathological features during puberty in the human being are also contemplated. A summary of the contents is provided hereunder.
Over recent years there have been major advances made in the area of growth and development. The above mentioned congress brought together physicians and scientists studying all aspects of growth and development; from environmental and nutritional issues to chronic diseases and endocrine abnormalities. This publication has taken into consideration various clinical and basic aspects of research that have impacted these advances in Auxology. Current diagnostic procedures and treatment of short stature are covered. Topics range from nutrition to environment and chronic diseases impacts on growth and development. Special attention is placed on pubertal development and maturation. Pathological features during puberty in the human being are also contemplated. A summary of the contents is provided hereunder.
Over recent years there have been major advances made in the area of growth and development. The above mentioned congress brought together physicians and scientists studying all aspects of growth and development; from environmental and nutritional issues to chronic diseases and endocrine abnormalities. This publication has taken into consideration various clinical and basic aspects of research that have impacted these advances in Auxology. Current diagnostic procedures and treatment of short stature are covered. Topics range from nutrition to environment and chronic diseases impacts on growth and development. Special attention is placed on pubertal development and maturation. Pathological features during puberty in the human being are also contemplated. A summary of the contents is provided hereunder.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-444-81425-8 (9780444814258)
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Content
Advances in the treatment of short stature (4 papers). New technologies in auxology (4 papers). Growth cartilage: Basic and clinical aspects (3 papers). Growth and chronic diseases (4 papers). Ecological environment and development (4 papers). Nutrition and growth (4 papers). Growth and body composition (4 papers). Fetal growth and intrauterine growth retardation (4 papers). Puberty: Physiological and clinical aspects (5 papers). Index of authors.