| When Puberty Is Precocious: Scientific and Clinical Aspects 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Pescovitz, Ora H. (Editor), Walvoord, Emily C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 158829742X ISBN-13: 9781588297426 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: When Puberity is Precocious: Scientific and Clinical Aspects provides a unique continuum of expertise, looking at puberty from anthropologic, epidemiologic, clinical, and molecular perspectives. The volume addresses broad pubertal changes in the general population while at the same time providing in depth information about specific disorders of puberty and the latest management changes. The text is divided into seven parts. The first is an in-depth investigation into neuroendocrine control of puberty, the second looks at secular trends and the onset of puberty, and the third provides an examination into isolated breast development. The fourth section covers adrenal abnormalities and puberty, the next two sections include chapters on gonadotropin's effects, and the final section is a looks at environmental effects on puberty. Comprehensive and timely, When Puberity is Precocious: Scientific and Clinical Aspects will become an essential reference for endocrinologists and internists with an interest in precocious puberty. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Internal Medicine - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Dewey: 618.924 |
| LCCN: 2007927137 |
| Series: Contemporary Endocrinology (Humana Press) |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 7.24" W x 10.02" (2.48 lbs) 459 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When puberty is precocious is a question in and of itself. The possibility that puberty is st starting earlier in children of the 21 century has become a contentious topic during the past few years. It has received much attention in the medical literature as well as the lay press. As research methods and interpretation of data vary between the studies that have attempted to resolve this issue, we are pleased to present the reader with three very different approaches to addressing the same question. We are thrilled to have experts in the field of basic science share the most up-to-date understanding of the mechanisms involved in the complicated interplay of factors that initiate puberty in different species. Also reviewed in the book are the many fascinating causes of precocity and new observations regarding the influence of the in utero environment and the affect of adoption from a developing country on pubertal timing. We have also included cutting edge discussions of endocrine disruptors, and the often overlooked psychosocial ramifications of precocious puberty. We believe that this book will be useful to primary care providers as well as specialists who deal with issues regarding abnormalities of puberty and reproduction. The topics covered in these chapters will provide the reader with a solid understanding of the diverse and fascinating causes of precocious puberty and different treatment options. |