Advances in Graves' Disease and Other Hyperthyroid Disorders
Published on 21. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7864-7189-8 (ISBN)
Description
In 2001 Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide described the causes, diagnosis, treatment and disease course of Graves' disease and other hyperthyroid disorders, such as toxic multinodular goiter, thyroiditis, resistance to thyroid hormone, and hyperthyroidism caused by medications and genetic mutations.
The present work continues the above but focuses on subsequent advances in disease pathology, including discoveries regarding the genetic, immune system, and environmental factors that lead to hyperthyroid disorders; new guidelines for conventional treatment; and alternative and complementary medical therapies. Additional sections describe special circumstances such as hyperthyroidism in pregnancy and in children and transient hyperthyroidism in the newborn.
The present work continues the above but focuses on subsequent advances in disease pathology, including discoveries regarding the genetic, immune system, and environmental factors that lead to hyperthyroid disorders; new guidelines for conventional treatment; and alternative and complementary medical therapies. Additional sections describe special circumstances such as hyperthyroidism in pregnancy and in children and transient hyperthyroidism in the newborn.
Reviews / Votes
"this well-written guide is a timely and valuable resource"-ARBA.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
9 photos, glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7189-8 (9780786471898)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Lisa Marie Moore lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works for the federal government.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1.?Hyperthyroidism and Its Signs and Symptoms
2.?Causes of Hyperthyroidism
3.?Graves' Disease: When the Autoimmune Response Goes Awry
4.?Genetic and Environmental Factors and In?uences
5.?Coexisting Conditions in Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
6.?Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease
7.?Conventional Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism
8.?Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
9.?Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
10.?Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents
11.?Graves' Ophthalmopathy and Other Extrathyroidal Manifestations
Glossary
References
Resources
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1.?Hyperthyroidism and Its Signs and Symptoms
2.?Causes of Hyperthyroidism
3.?Graves' Disease: When the Autoimmune Response Goes Awry
4.?Genetic and Environmental Factors and In?uences
5.?Coexisting Conditions in Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
6.?Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease
7.?Conventional Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism
8.?Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
9.?Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
10.?Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents
11.?Graves' Ophthalmopathy and Other Extrathyroidal Manifestations
Glossary
References
Resources
Index