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• Bilezikian, John P
• Marcus, Robert,
• Levine, Michael A.,

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The parathyroids : basic and clinical concepts [electronic resource]

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2nd ed

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• Elsevier Books AutoHoldings

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• Description based upon print version of record.
• Front Cover; The Parathyroids: Basic and Clinical Concepts; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Section I: Basic Elements of the Parathyroid System; Chapter 1. Parathyroids: Morphology and Pathology; Chapter 2. Parathyroid Hormone Biosynthesis and Metabolism; Chapter 3. Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein: Gene Structure, Biosynthesis, Metabolism, and Regulation; Chapter 4. Interactions of Parathyroid Hormone and Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein with Their Receptors
• Chapter 5. Receptors for Parathyroid Hormone and Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein: Signaling and RegulationChapter 6. Nuclear Actions of PTHrP; Chapter 7. Signal Transduction of PTH and PTHrP; Chapter 8. Receptors and Signaling for Calcium Ions; Chapter 9. Immunoassays for PTH and PTHrP: Clinical Applications; Section II: Physiological Aspects of the Parathyroid; Chapter 10. Physiology of Calcium Homeostasis; Chapter 11. Parathyroid Hormone. Anabolic and Catabolic Effects on Bone and Interactions with Growth Factors
• Chapter 12. Cellular Actions of Parathyroid Hormone on Osteoblast and Osteoclast DifferentiationChapter 13. Physiologic Actions of PTH and PTHrP: I. Skeletal Actions; Chapter 14. Physiologic Actions of PTH and PTHrP: II. Renal Actions; Chapter 15. Endochondral Bone Formation: Regulation by Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide, Indian Hedgehog, and Parathyroid Hormone; Chapter 16. Physiologic Actions of PTH and PTHrP: IV. Vascular,Cardiovascular,and Neurologic Actions; Chapter 17. Physiologic Actions of PTH and PTHrP: V. Epidermal, Mammary, Reproductive,and Pancreatic Tissues
• Section III: Clinical Aspects of Primary HyperparathyroidismChapter 18. Parathyroid Growth: Normal and Abnormal; Chapter 19. Molecular Basis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 20. Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the United States; Chapter 21. Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Europe; Chapter 22. Clinical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: India, Brazil, and China; Chapter 23. Clinical Course of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 24. Molecular Markers of Bone Metabolism in Parathyroid Disease
• Chapter 25. Cytokines in Primary HyperparathyroidismChapter 26. Histomorphometric Analysis of Bone in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 27. Nephrolithiasis in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 28. Guidelines for the Medical and Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Color Plate Section; Chapter 29. Medical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 30. Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Tissue in Primary Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 31. The Surgical Management of Hyperparathyroidism; Chapter 32. Ectopic Locations of Parathyroid Glands
• Chapter 33. Parathyroid Carcinoma
• Written by world experts, this books follows upon the monumental success of the first edition of The Parathyroids, which was universally acclaimed as the best text on the subject. An authoritative reference that spans the basic science of parathyroid hormone treatment to major clinical disorders in a superb, single compendium, The Parathyroids offers an objective and authoritative view on controversial clinical issues in this rapidly changing field. Every medical school library and virtually every major hospital library will need this book as a reference for students and clinicia
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