Thyroid, obesity and metabolism : exploring links between thyroid function, obesity, metabolism and lifestyle / Livio Luzi, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Luzi, Livio, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thyroid gland--Diseases.

Thyroid gland.

Obesity.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book will provide readers with up-to-date information on thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The innovative element is the presentation and exploration of possible connections linking thyroid diseases and metabolism dysfunction. Starting from the classification and diagnosis of thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome, techniques to study and treat each of the mentioned diseases are given in an easy-to-use way. This volume will be a useful tool for endocrinologists, diabetologists, dieticians, and any professionals involved in the treatment of thyroid diseases.

Contents:

PART I THYROID: Thyroid gland: anatomy and physiology

Classification of thyroid diseases

Iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction

Techniques to study thyroid function and morphology

Medical and surgical treatment

PART II OBESITY and METABOLIC SYNDROME: Obesity and metabolic syndrome: the new pandemic

Classification and diagnosis

Techniques to study metabolism

PART III THYROID, METABOLISM and OBESITY: Link between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome

Muscle tissue and hypothyroidism

Thyroid function and effects on cardiovascular system

Obesity, adipokines and thyroid dysfunction

Adipokines and thyroid malignancies

Link between thyroid tumors and metabolism

PART IV CLINICAL CASES.

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 7, 2021).

ISBN:

9783030802677

3030802671

OCLC:

1265523689

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.