The Parathyroids : Basic and Clinical Concepts /: Basic and Clinical Concepts. ([2001])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John P. Bilezikian, M.D.
• Editors: Bilezikian, John P
• Contents: Basic Elements of the Parathyroid System; Embryology, Anatomy, and Pathology; Parathyroid Hormone: Gene Structure, Biosynthesis, Metabolism; Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein: Gene Structure, Biosynthesis, Metabolism; Structure-function Analysis of PTH and PTHRP; Receptors for Parathyroid Hormone and PTHRP: Signaling and Regulation; Nuclear targeting: Signaling for PTHRP; Signal Transduction of PTH and PTHRP; Receptors and Signaling for Calcium Ion; Immunoassays for PTH and PTHRP: Clinical Applications; Physiological Aspects of the Parathyroids; Physiology of Calcium Homeostasis; Anabolic and Catabolic Effects of Parathyroid Hormone on Bone: Interaction with Growth Factors; Cellular Actions of Parathyroid Hormone on Osteoblast and Osteoclast Differentiation; Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHRP I: Skeletal Actions; Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHRP II: Renal Actions; Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHRP III: Chondrocyte, Tooth, and Bone Development; Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHRP IV: Vascular and Cardiovascular, Neurological Actions; Physiological Actions of PTH and PTHRP V: Mammary, Reproductive, Epidermal, and Pancreatic Tissue - PTH and PTHRP as Polyhormones; Clinical Aspects Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Normal and Abnormal Growth of Parathyroid Cells; Molecular Genetics of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: US; Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Europe; Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: India, Brazil, China; Clinical Course of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Bone Turnover in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Cytokines in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Histomorphometric Analysis of Bone in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Nephrolithiasis in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Guidelines for the Medical or Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Medical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Tissue in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Ectopic Locations of Parathyroid Glands; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Acute Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type I; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type II; Familial Forms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalce; Secondary Hyperparathyroidism; Parathyroids in Renal Disease: Pathophysiology; Hyperparathyroidism in Renal Failure: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management; Special Considerations; Evaluation of the Hypercalcemic Patient: Differential Diagnosis; Hypercalce Due to PTHRP; Other Local and Ectopic Secretion Syndromes Associated with Hypercalce; Jansen's Disease; Acute Management of Hypercalce; Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Other Causes of Hypercalce in Children and Adolescents; The Hypoparathyroid States; Hypoparathyroidism in Differential Diagnosis of Hypocalce; Parathyroid Function in Magnesium Deficiency; Molecular Genetics of Hypoparathyroidism; Autoimmune Aspects of Hypoparathyroidism; Pseudohypoparathyroidism: Clinical, Biochemical, and Molecular features; Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism; The Parathyroids in Osteoporosis; Parathyroid Function in the Normal Aging Process; Parathyroid Function and Responsiveness in Osteoporosis; Parathyroid Hormone and Growth Hormone in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: San Diego : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 616.445; Parathyroid glands -- Diseases; Parathyroid hormone
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080525778; 0080525776
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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