G. Santulli – Adrenal Glands

Автор: G. Santulli
Название книги: Adrenal Glands
Формат: PDF
Тема: Медицина
Страницы: 427
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The present book provides a state-of-the-art overview of the adrenal gland pathophysiology. It covers both up-to-date basic and clinical notions on adrenal glands. Amidst the molecular aspects, discussed by leading scientists in the field, there are ER stress, microRNA, hormone biosynthesis, and interactions with other organs. Clinical insights for students and physicians are also provided, from the imaging to the therapeutic management of common disorders of the gland, including adrenal failure, hyperaldosteronism, Cushing’s syndrome, neurologic disease, and cancer both in adults and pediatric patients.Throughout these chapters, the authors spotlight future avenues for research in basic pathophysiology and in therapy/prevention, in addition to thorough overviews of the current literature pertaining to the adrenal gland and its functional roles. The book also includes several color photographs, schemes and diagrams of molecular relationships, and tables that support and complement the text. The comprehensive and systematic overview provided within this book is expected to assist the reader in comprehending the importance of taking into account the functional roles of the adrenal gland and also to address questions and unresolved issues regarding the treatment of its disorders.
Imaging of Adrenal Gland.
Mechanisms Integrating Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Cholesterol Metabolism and Steroid Hormone Biosynthesis in the Adrenal Cortex.
Regulation of Catecholamine Production from the Adrenal Medulla.
Interactions of the Adrenal Glands with Adipose Tissue.
Hypoadrenalism: Primary and Secondary Adrenal Failure.
Clinical Management of Hyperaldosteronism.
Cushing’s Syndrome.
Pheocromocytomas and Paragangliomas.
New Insights of Glucocorticoids Actions on the Homeostatic Control of Energy Balance and Stress-related Responses.
Role of Adrenal Hormones in the Fetal Programming of Hypertension.
Adrenal Cortical Neoplasms: Perspectives in Pediatric Patients.
Premature Adrenarche.
Hyperandrogenism of Adrenal Origin.
Functional Roles of Corticosterone and Stress in Penile Morphology.
Glucocorticoids and Neurodegeneration.
Disorders of the Adrenal Glands: The Neurologists’ Point of View.
Adrenocortical Cancer.
Adrenal Leiomyomas.
Rare Tumors of the Adrenal Gland.