{"product_id":"growth-hormone-kemal-bengi-9780792384786","title":"Growth Hormone","description":"\u003cem\u003eGrowth Hormone\u003c\/em\u003e is a fitting addition to the \u003cem\u003eEndocrine Updates Series\u003c\/em\u003e. The aim of these publications is to provide the clinician with cutting-edge, yet succinct, access to the latest advances in endocrinology. Current interest in this rapidly evolving area of endocrinology makes this a timely and important update. \u003cem\u003eGrowth Hormone\u003c\/em\u003e joins Dr. Fagin's \u003cem\u003eThyroid Cancer\u003c\/em\u003e in continuing the standard of excellence as the fourth volume in this series of topical updates. \u003cbr\u003e Shlomo Melmed, MD, Series Editor, \u003cem\u003eEndocrine Updates\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ten years ago, many endocrinologists were still skeptical that growth hormone (GH) played an active role in adult metabolism. This is, perhaps, surprising given that GH deficiency (GHD) in adulthood had been  recognized' as long ago as the 1960s. \u003cbr\u003e During the last ten years studies have shown that GHD in adulthood is a far-reaching syndrome associated with abnormal body composition, reduced bone mineral density with an increased fracture rate, increased cardiovascular morbidity and impaired cardiac function, as well as reduced exercise performance and decreased psychological well-being. Importantly, it is also clear, from placebo-controlled trials, that GH replacement therapy can normalize body composition, increase bone mineral content and improve the cardiovascular risk factor profile. GH replacement therapy also improves cardiac performance and exercise capacity, increases muscle strength and improves well-being and quality of life. \u003cbr\u003e The aim of \u003cem\u003eGrowth Hormone\u003c\/em\u003e is to provide a critical update of current knowledge about adult GHD and the future role of GH\/IGF-1 in adult medicine. For this purpose, contributions from a number of research groups have been invited. It is my hope that the book may not only serve as an introduction to the field, but also stimulate further research within this exciting area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kemal Bengi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0792384784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780792384786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.58h x 6.28w x 1.07d","brand":"Kemal Bengi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517433655551,"sku":"9780792384786","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_df0c3cb9-1ddd-41fa-be34-e4df081734ee.jpg?v=1778731890","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/growth-hormone-kemal-bengi-9780792384786","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}