The Parathyroids

Basic and Clinical Concepts

By: Michael A. Levine (Editor), John P. Bilezikian (Editor), Robert Marcus (Editor), Claudio Marcocci (Editor), John T. Potts (Editor)

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eBook | 9 September 2014 | Edition Number 3

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The third edition of The Parathyroids, led by a new stellar editorial team,?has been?thoroughly updated to reflect the considerable advances in just about every aspect of PTH biology over the past decade. It continues to be the authoritative reference that spans the basic science of parathyroid hormone treatment to major clinical disorders in a superb, single compendium. This translational resource is invaluable to graduate students, fellows, researchers, and research clinicians in the fields of endocrinology, bone biology, osteology, and rheumatology.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

Contains chapters and information on noninvasive imaging, fracture healing, secondary diseases such as CKD, Vitamin D, cell signaling pathways, vascular calcification, as well as advances in genetics/genomics
Includes essential updates on the critical importance of Vitamin D insufficiency and its relationship to secondary hyperparathyroidism
Offers new insights into the underlying mechanisms of parathyroid hormone actions on osteocytes and sclerostin
Examines essential updates in the understanding of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic kidney disease, facture healing, and vascular disease