Endocrinology: Pathophysiology to Therapy

Author: Akuffo Quarde

Endocrinology is a comprehensive resource on medical therapies, focusing on the mechanisms of action of various treatments. Each chapter presents the relevant endocrine physiology of the medical therapy, followed by a detailed review of the mechanism of action of selected medical interventions. Clinical pharmacology pearls, such as side effects and therapeutic monitoring guidelines, are also emphasized where applicable.

Endocrinology: Pathophysiology to Therapy aims to provide an integrated understanding of endocrine physiology by examining the mechanisms of action of medical therapies. Rather than emphasizing guideline-defined treatment protocols, this book directs attention towards the pathophysiology and fundamental principles of endocrine therapies.

Categories of therapies covered in Endocrinology include:

• Pituitary Gland Therapies, including Cushings disease, Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, adult growth hormone insufficiency, central diabetes insipidus, and syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion.
• Thyroid Gland Therapies, including Hashimotos thyroiditis, Graves Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, Riedels thyroiditis, Thyroid hormone resistance, and RSH secreting tumors.
• Adrenal Gland Therapies, including primary adrenal insufficiency, primary hyperaldosteronism, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
• Pancreatic Gland Therapies, including diabetes mellitus, neuroendocrine tumors, and hypoglycemia syndromes such as somatostatin analogs and calcium channel blockers.

Endocrinology: Pathophysiology to Therapy is an essential reference for practitioners in related fields looking for an accessible and comprehensive resource on the subject. Discussing the rationale for using various therapies and enabling readers to appreciate complex concepts in a clinically relevant manner, this book provides a valuable insight into the world of endocrinology.

Publication Details: Published by Wiley, December 13, 2023. Language: English. ISBN: 9781119863533, 9781119863540.