Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management systematically examines the normal and abnormal endocrinology of the pregnant and lactating female and of the fetus and neonate. This reference volume expands coverage of specific disorders and diseases beyond the current endocrinology content on the market, which in most cases has a paragraph or no mention at all about pregnancy or aspects of fetal/neonatal development. Formalized source of maternal/fetal endocrine physiology and pathophysiology Key reference for fellows and residents for rarer endocrine pathologies Integrated presentation of new molecular and genetic causes of endocrine disorders Bridges the experience/knowledge gap of endocrinopathies rarely encountered in pregnancy

Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Endocrinology: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management systematically examines the normal and abnormal endocrinology of the pregnant and lactating female and of the fetus and neonate. This reference volume expands coverage of specific disorders and diseases beyond the current endocrinology content on the market, which in most cases has a paragraph or no mention at all about pregnancy or aspects of fetal/neonatal development.

Given the success of Research Topic Endocrine and Metabolic Effects on Maternal-fetal and Neonatal Outcomes and the rapidly evolving subject area, we are pleased to announce the launch of Volume II. Pregnancy is a complex state with many endocrine and metabolic challenges to a woman's physiology. Inappropriate maternal endocrine and metabolic changes such as obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism, may lead to short-term and long-term complications in the mother and offspring. This not only affects population health, but also imposes a huge social and economic burden, accompanied by significant direct and indirect public health costs. Therefore, the study of endocrine and metabolic effects on maternal-fetal and neonatal outcomes is an especially important research field. These studies will lead to new approaches to predicting metabolic diseases in pregnancy and provide new solutions and effective interventions to prevent or delay those related diseases. Furthermore, they will reveal unknown pathophysiological mechanisms of inappropriate maternal endocrine and metabolic changes during pregnancy and their implications on short-term and long-term complications in the mother and offspring. This could lead to updated diagnosis and treatment strategies for women with endocrine and metabolic diseases during pregnancy.

Provide the best care possible with expert insight and clinically relevant coverage of the physiologic changes that occur throughout all major periods of the perinatal experience — prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal. Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Physiology: A Clinical Perspective, 4th Edition gives you a solid foundation for assessment and therapeutic interventions, featuring an emphasis on the evolving interrelationships between mother, fetus, and neonate and adaptations of preterm and term infants to the extrauterine environment. - Solid coverage of the physiologic bases for assessment and therapeutic interventions make this an ideal resource for advanced practice. - Synthesis of the latest research studies and evidence-based practice provides vital data on normal physiologic changes during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods; anatomic and functional development of the fetus; and developmental physiology of preterm and term neonates. - Pharmacology tables offer quick access to key pharmacology information and drug effects with clinical examples. - Coverage of pathophysiology and interventions for the pregnant woman, fetus, and newborn for selected abnormal events provides a solid understanding of physiologic adaptations and developmental physiology relating to major body systems and metabolic processes. - Comprehensive tables, diagrams, and illustrations highlight important concepts and summarize key information - Thoroughly updated content offers the very latest evidence-based information, contemporary research, and clinical developments related to maternal, fetal, and neonatal physiology. - New coverage on the late pre-term infant provides the most current practice guidelines to promote quality care. - Expanded discussions of reproductive processes reflect cutting-edge research and the clinical implications of physiologic and genetic effects brought to bear from both the female and the male. - Extensive and reliable web sources allow for further study or checking for updated information. - New NICHD standard definitions on fetal monitoring enable you to identify fetal heart rate patterns using standardized nomenclature.

This second edition offers an expanded and updated history of the field of fetal and neonatal development, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological aspects that contribute to the wellbeing or pathophysiology of newborns. In this concluding opus of a long and prominent career as a clinical scientist, Dr. Longo has invited new contributions from noted colleagues with expertise in various fields to provide a historical perspective on the impact of how modern concepts emerged in the field of fetal physiology and contributed to the current attention paid to the fetal origins of diseases in adults. In addition to new chapters on maternal physiology and complications during pregnancy, others trace the history of the Society for Reproductive Investigation, governmental funding of perinatal research, and major initiatives to support training in the new discipline of maternal fetal medicine, including the Reproductive Scientist Development program. The extensive survey provided by the author, who personally knew most of the pioneers in the field, offers a unique guide for all clinical and basic scientists interested in the history of – and future approaches to diagnosing and treating – pathologies that represent the leading causes of neonatal mortality and, far too often, life-long morbidity.

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Here's the 2nd Edition of a book that is well-known for its clarity and unsurpassed content. It offers a concise overview of maternal-fetal and neonatal endocrinology, including the molecular aspects of placental function, hypertension in pregnancy, endocrinology of implantation, and more!

In your complex and dynamic field, it can be a struggle to continually integrate the latest scientific and clinical information into your everyday patient care. The 11th Edition of this beloved reference is the solution! Leading authorities provide just the right blend of scientific insight and clinical know-how to help you overcome any clinical challenge. A new full-color, extremely user-friendly format makes reference a snap. And, full-text online access lets you search the contents rapidly from any computer! Chapters bridge the gap between basic science and clinical applications, providing the right context for optimal diagnosis and treatment. Chapters by the leading authorities in endocrinology equip you with authoritative opinions on any challenge you face. New chapters on hormones and athletic performance - neuroendocrine control of appetite and body weight - and HIV/AIDS keep you up to date on these timely topics. New evidence-based screening algorithms and treatment boxes deliver reliable clinical guidance at a glance. New full-color illustrations throughout help you grasp essential concepts easily. Full-text online access lets you search the book instantly on your computer and download images for your next presentation.

This book is made up of 16 papers delivered during the Paediatric Conference convened by the Royal College of Physicians of London on 20th and 21st October 1983. The main intention of the conference was to allow each contributor to deliver a personal review of his own field, indicating recent develop ments and current practice. This volume, representing the proceedings of that meeting, is not intended as a comprehensive textbook of paedi atric endocrinology but rather as a series of personal narratives. I wish to express my thanks to the Chairmen, who so ably stimulated discussion, and to Miss Gillian Andrew, Conference Secretary of the Royal College of Physicians, and her colleagues, for providing invalu able help in the organization of the conference. I am also grateful to the staff ofMTP Press Limited for their help in producing the book. A. Aynsley-Green IX LIST OF CHAIRMEN Professor R. Hoffenburg PRCP Dr D. I. Johnston MD FRCP President Queen's Medical Centre Royal College of Physicians Nottingham London Dr D. A. Price FRCP Royal Manchester Children's Professor J. W. Farquhar MD FRCP(Ed) Hospital Department of Child Life and Health Pendlebury University of Edinburgh Manchester Edinburgh Dr P. H. W. Rayner FRCP Dr C. C. Forsyth MD FRCP Institute of Child Health Department of Child Health University of Birmingham University of Dundee Birmingham Dundee x LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS Dr D. B. Grant MD FRCP Dr J.

In this issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest editors Drs. Michael Malone and Vasudha Jain bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Endocrinology. Top experts provide practical approaches to the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and complications of common endocrinology disorders encountered in the primary care setting, including neuroendocrine tumors, endocrinology during pregnancy, endocrine emergencies, metabolic bone disease, thyroid disorders, and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including female reproductive endocrine disorders; male reproductive endocrine disorders; pituitary disorders; obesity; sports endocrinology; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on endocrinology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.