{"product_id":"9781909962507","title":"Neuroendocrine Disorders in Children","description":"\u003ch3\u003eClinics in Developmental Medicine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eNeuroendocrine Disorders in Children\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMehul T. Dattani | Peter Hindmarsh | Lucinda Carr | Iain Robinson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Neurology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpairments in the interaction between the central nervous system and the endocrine system can lead to a number of disorders in children.  These include type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, adrenal thyroid and pituitary problems, Addison’s disease and Cushing syndrome, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeuroendocrine Disorders in Children\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive examination of paediatric and adolescent disorders focusing on the basic science and its clinical relevance. Complex issues are discussed in an easy-to-follow manner and the latest developments in the area are reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume will become invaluable reading for paediatric endocrinologists, paediatric and adult neurologists and trainee paediatricians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSections in the book cover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe GH-IGF1 axis and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe thyroid axis and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulation of appetite and weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects of treatment of cancer on the neuroendocrine system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdrenal disorders and the brain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeuroendocrinology and the reproductive axis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeurological complications of diabetes mellitus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Mehul Dattani MBBS, DCH, FRCPCH, MD\u003c\/b\u003e leads paediatric and adolescent endocrinology at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. His research interests are in the area of growth, pituitary development and disorders of puberty. Professor Dattani has received a number of national and international awards for his research work. He is currently Chair of the Programme Organizing Committee of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Peter Hindmarsh BSc, MD, FRCP, FRCPCH\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at University College London and Divisional Clinical Director at the University College London Hospitals. His research interests include mathematical modelling of feedback systems including growth hormone, cortisol and insulin. He served as Chair of the working party on diabetes whose work led to major improvements in paediatric diabetes care in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Iain Robinson MBE, MA, DPhil, FMedSci, HonFBPhS\u003c\/b\u003e was head of the Division of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the Medical Research Council National Institute for Medical Research until retirement in 2009. A major focus of interest was the study of hypothalmo-pituitary defects that cause growth retardation in children. His is group pioneered microsampling techniques in experimental animals and neonates, as well as developing novel transgenic and imaging techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Lucinda Carr MB, ChB, FRCPCH, MD\u003c\/b\u003e is Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, working across the departments of neurology and neurodisability. She served as the clinical lead in neurology at the hospital from 2008 to 2013. Dr Carr's main research interest is in movement disorders and cerebral palsy and she was a member of the team that developed the NICE guidelines on the management of spasticity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 November 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMac Keith Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781909962507\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e424\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378758905996,"sku":"9781909962507","price":92.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781909962507.jpg?v=1780145564","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781909962507","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}