The Human Hypothalamus: Neuroendocrine Disorders

by Dick F. Swaab (Editor), Ruud M. Buijs (Editor), Paul J. Lucassen (Editor), Ahmad Salehi (Editor), Felix Kreier (Editor) & 2 more The Human Hypothalamus: Neuroendocrine Disorders, Volume 181 in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, provides comprehensive summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as they relate to clinical neurology. This volume summarizes the role of the hypothalamus in neuroendocrine disorders, identifying the mechanism of action, disorder etiology, and best practices for assessment and treatment. Disorders covered include pituitary hypothalamic disorders of development and growth, hypothalamic tumor related disorders, hypothalamic autoimmune disorders and infection, disorders of vasopressin, water and sodium homeostasis, eating disorders, and gonadotropic hormone regulation disorders. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (September 3, 2021) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 566 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128206837 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0128206836 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780128206836 eText ISBN: 9780128206843 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.56 x 10.31 inches