Download or read book Functional Endocrinology of Aging written by Charles V. Mobbs and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most demanding aspects regarding the endocrinology of aging is to determine the extent to which hormones change with age, independent of age-related pathologies, and the clinical significance of these changes. The emphasis of the present volume is on function, as it is of particular interest to many nonspecialists under what circumstances endocrine therapy may be useful in the elderly. For this purpose, leading investigators in their respective fields review the most important hormonal systems affected by aging. Furthermore, to facilitate the utility of the reviews particularly for nonspecialists, the book emphasizes the critical analysis of specific issues: The extent to which the hormones considered really do change with age, especially in humans; the physiological significance and the causes of these changes; and the prospects for treatment. Additionally, this volume also includes reviews on subjects such as cytokines, the sympathetic nervous system and leptin, which have not been traditionally considered in reviews of endocrine systems. However, while the concept of hormone replacement in the elderly is promising, as the chapters in the present volume indicate, much more research is necessary to determine under what circumstances such therapy is appropriate rather than counterproductive.
Download or read book Endocrine Function and Aging written by H. James Armbrecht and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the hallmarks of aging is the decreased capacity to adapt to changes in the environment. In a constant, controlled environment, it is often difficult to distin guish the functioning of the young organism from that of the old. However, when stresses are applied-temperature stresses, dietary stresses, infection, emotional stresses-the differences are more apparent. Frequently, the response ofthe old is delayed and may never reach the same mag'nitude as the young. These responses, in most cases, are mediated by the neuroendocrine system, which communicates via hormones, neurotransmitters, and related substances. Thus, it is important to understand the age-related changes that take place in the secretion and act ion of these substances and how these changes relate to the well-being of the whole organism. Indeed, the "neuroendocrine theory of aging" proposes that almost all of the characteristics of aging can be accounted for by dysfunction of the neuroendocrine system. A book on endocrine function and aging is particularly relevant at this time. With the advent of the techniques of molecular biology, there has bee~ an explo sion of knowledge concerning hormone secretion and action. Hormones, pro hormones, hormone receptors, and "second messenger" mediators rapidly are being cloned and sequenced. Such knowledge gives us important insights into the molecular workings of these substances as well as into the genetic hasis of endo crine dysfunction. These new tools are now being applied to the problem of age related changes in endocrine function.
Download or read book Endocrinology of Aging written by Emiliano Corpas and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endocrinology of Aging: Clinical Aspects in Diagrams and Images presents chapters in a way that allows the reader to incorporate concepts and complex facts in a visual way. As the global population becomes older, the need for a deeper understanding of geriatric pathology increases, and with it, there becomes a greater need to access educational resources on the endocrinology and metabolism of aging. According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 60 years or over in the world is projected to be 1.4 billion in 2030 and 2.1 billion in 2050, hence this is a timely resource. Divided according to specific endocrine and metabolic systems, providing evidence-based content Addresses physiological changes that alter the pathophysiology of the clinical picture Considers the patient transitioning from young adult to elderly, discussing endocrinological challenges to discern physiology from pathology Focuses on age as an essential factor for diagnostic and endocrine management
Download or read book Endocrinology of Aging written by Emiliano Corpas and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 60 years or over in the world is projected to be 1.4 billion in 2030 and 2.1 billion in 2050. Endocrinologists and other clinicians face the challenge of caring for the elderly. To do so, they need to incorporate geriatric principles into their clinical practice. Endocrinology of Aging: Clinical Aspects in Diagrams and Images presents chapters in a way that allows the reader to incorporate concepts and main facts of complex subjects in a visual way. As the global population becomes older, the need for a deeper understanding of geriatric pathology increases, and with it, the access to educational resources for the endocrinology and metabolism of aging. Chapters divided according to specific endocrine and metabolic systems, providing evidence-based content regarding what is known about the function of endocrine and metabolic systems altered during the aging process Addresses physiological changes that alter the pathophysiology of the clinical picture, explaining the characteristic pathological expressions of hormonal and metabolic disorders in the advanced age Editors and authors are clinical endocrinologists, geriatricians, internists and endocrine surgeons, with extensive global experience in clinical and experimental gerontology Considers the patient transitioning from young adult to elderly, discussing the endocrinological challenge to discern physiology from pathology Focuses on age as an essential factor for diagnostic and endocrine management Includes many pictures and diagrams, making it a user-friendly reference guide for practicing physicians
Download or read book Endocrinology of Aging written by John E. Morley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1999-11-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distinguished physicians critically review the clinical consequences of the endocrinological changes that occur with aging-in both men and women-and examine the use of hormonal therapy to reduce them. Topics range from bone disease and water balance in all older people, to androgen deficiency in aging males, gynecomastia, and menopause. The authors also discuss Type II diabetes in persons over 65, emphasizing the cognitive benefits of good glycemia control, and the interaction of nutrition and metabolism, focusing on hypocholesterolemia, obesity, the anorexia of aging, trace elements, and vitamins. The aging of the sympathetic nervous system and its impact on hypertension in the elderly is also covered. Timely and authoritative, Endocrinology of Aging offers endocrinologists, geriatricians, and primary care physicians critical insight into the endocrine problems of our rapidly growing elderly population.
Download or read book Endocrine Function and Aging written by H. James Armbrecht and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pathy s Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine written by Alan J. Sinclair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 3453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM
Download or read book The Endocrinology of Aging written by James Russell Sowers and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1988 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Neuroendocrinology of Aging written by Joseph Meites and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JOSEPH MEITES The idea that the endocrine system is involved in aging processes is as old as the beginnings of endocrinology. The first endocrine experiment related to aging was reported by Brown-Sequard, who is usually re garded as the "father of endocrinology. " In 1889, at the age of 72 years, he reported that he had succeeded in rejuvenating himself by injections of testicular extracts from dogs and guinea pigs. Although the favorable effects observed may have been due mainly to the powers of auto suggestion, his reports created a considerable interest in endocrinology and its relation to aging, and eventually led to the use of estrogens for treating certain pre-and postmenopausal symptoms in women, and an drogens for treating some symptoms in aging men. Up to about the 1960's, the relatively few studies on endocrine-aging relationships dealt mainly with changes in weight and histological appearance of endocrine organs in aging animals and human subjects, and included a limited number of measurements of endocrine function by bioassays and chem ical (for steroids) procedures. Within these limitations, gerontological investigators were unable to establish any definite relationships between endocrine functions and aging processes, with the exception of the con nection between reproductive decline and gonadal and pituitary activity.
Download or read book Endocrine Aspects of Successful Aging Genes Hormones and Lifestyles written by P. Chanson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy at birth in North America and Western Europe was around 50 years of age. Nowadays, women have gained more than 30 years of age and men are trailing closer. However, according to several sociologists such as Louis Chauvel, the notion of a "greying society" is not entirely adequate since aging people are physically and socially younger and more active for a longer time. Of course, the other side of the medal is to tackle the challenge of preventing age-associated chronic diseases. In this book the extensive field of research on neuroendocrine aging has been reviewed. Aging is one of the most complex biological processes determined by the interactions between genetic and environmental factors.
Download or read book Functional Endocrinology written by Nathan Bill Talbot and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 1458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms Of Aging written by Richard C. Adelman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the purpose of this volume to present a representative sampling of those neural and hormonal studies which have been the focus of the most intense interest in the recent gerontological research. To this end we have been fortunate to enlist the aid of some of the most competent and innovative investigators in the field. More than this, however, an attempt has been made to provide detailed methodological as well as theoretical evaluation for the areas considered. It is our hope that those researchers interested in this area of regulation during aging will be able to utilize the information contained herein as a basis both for critical analysis as well as for the designing and execution of further experiments in this more important area.
Download or read book Metabolic and Endocrine Problems in the Elderly written by William J. MacLennan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illness in old age is characterised by vague and atypical presenting features which are often missed and wrongly attributed to the ageing process. This is particularly true of endocrine disorders where hypothyroidism may mas querade as dementia, where electrolyte imbalance may cause lassitude, and where diabetes mellitus may produce a wide range of complications com monly associated with ageing. It is our intention that our book provide straightforward practical guidance in this difficult area by delineating the effects of ageing on endocrine function and the clinical consequences of these; and by describing in detail the wide range of presenting clinical fea tures of endocrine disease in the elderly. Physicians are also often baffled and misled by the effects of ageing and disease on laboratory tests used in the investigation of endocrine disease. Our book describes these changes in detail, and gives guidance on which tests are most appropriate. Ageing and disease also produce subtle changes in the response of patients to drugs and replacement, and this is also dis cussed in detail. Subjects included separately and in depth include thyroid disease, the clinical features and treatment of diabetes, postmenopausal changes, bone disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, energy imbalance, and drugs caus ing endocrine and metabolic disorders. These have been chosen because we consider that they present problems which are particularly relevant to the elderly. Many other issues are covered in general textbooks of endocrin ology and have been omitted.
Download or read book Hormones and Aging written by Gerald Litwack and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hormones and Aging, Volume 115 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting timely topics, including hypothalamic aging and hormones, endocannabinoids and aging-inflammation, neuroplasticity, mood and pain, the impact of hormones and bone loss across the menopause transition, and much more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Vitamins and Hormones series Includes the latest information on Hormones and Aging
Download or read book Feel Good Look Younger written by Edwin Lee and published by Ihb Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Edwin Lee's process of reversing tiredness will not only give you more energy and help you feel good, but it will also reduce the effects of aging. "In my practice, the most common complaint I hear is, 'I am so tired, but my primary care doctor says all my blood tests are normal.' My book lets you know what those medical reasons are for always feeling tired, and then explains how to increase your energy level," says Dr. Lee. Also in his book, Dr. Lee addresses the controversies of endocrinology (the medical field of hormones) and the areas of endocrinology that are yet to go mainstream. As a respected proponent and authority on hormonal balance and wellness, and as a leader in defining the future of regenerative and functional medicine, Dr. Lee has spoken at major medical conferences around the world. Being board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism (with special courses in Regenerative and Functional Medicine), Dr. Lee knows all sides of the arguments about: adrenal fatigue, the use of T3 treatment in thyroid patients, the use of DHEA, the use of testosterone, the use of progesterone (aside from pregnancy), and the use of growth hormone - to name a few. Being one of the country's most progressive endocrinologists, Dr. Lee treats patients traveling to his office (The Institute for Hormonal Balance, DrEdwinLee.com) from around the world, while also serving as the assistant professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. In August 2012, Dr. Lee wrote Your Best Investment: Secrets to a Healthy Body and Mind. It is also available from Amazon.
Download or read book Anti Aging and Functional Medicine written by Eric I. Hassid and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANTI-AGING AND FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Anti-aging medicine is a clinical specialty founded on the application of advanced scientific and medical technologies for the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related dysfunction, disorders, and diseases. It is a healthcare model promoting innovative science and research to prolong the healthy lifespan in humans. As such, anti-aging medicine is based on principles of sound and responsible medical care that are consistent with those applied in other preventive health specialties. The phrase "anti-aging," relates to the application of advanced biomedical technologies focused on the early detection, prevention, and treatment of aging-related disease. Around the world, people are seeking medical guidance for ways to stay healthy, active, and vital well into their older years. Dr. Eric I. Hassid, Board Certified in Neurology and Anti-Aging and Regenerative medicine, presents principles in this book to help inform the educated reader on an anti-aging lifestyle as well as offering a framework of lifelong habits for healthy living.
Download or read book 13 Secrets to Optimal Aging written by Dr Kelly Miller and published by Hoffman Clinic for Optimal Health. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 13 Secrets are the optimal function of the endocrine (hormone) system, including the thyroid and adrenal glands to help to achieve a better quality of life and longevity. The book informs you of the differences between synthetic and natural bio-identical hormone therapy, the different methods of testing the hormones, the different methods of administering hormone replacement, and the many different conditions that can benefit from this approach. Case histories are included to understand the process and expected results. Foreword by David Brownstein, MD. For more information, go to www.drkellymiller.com.