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The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus world-wide is an issue of major socio-economic concern. Scientific interest in plant-derived medicine is steadily rising, yet there is often a wide disparity in the caliber of information available. A detailed compilation of scientific information from across the globe, Traditional Medicines for Modern Times: Antidiabetic Plants highlights the potential role of dietary and medicinal plant materials in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabet...

In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editor Eliza B. Geer brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Endocrine Diseases. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in Patient-Reported Outcomes in Endocrine Diseases, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the l...

Many of the phospholipases and even the receptor for inositol, 1,4,5-trisphosphate have recently been cloned and sequenced and play an important role in neurotransmission. This volume reviews methods for the examination of the enzymes and intermediates involved in the regulation of neuronal signal transduction involving phospholipid turnover. Major topics covered include: techniques for examining the role of phosphoinositides in signal transduction; techniques related to protein kinase C; analys...

Making delicious meals doesn't have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. You can create satisfying dishes using just four ingredients, or even less! Make the most of your time and money. You'll be amazed at how much you can prepare with just a few simple ingredients. With over 150 quick, easy-to-prepare recipes, The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook has recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the routine and special toxicologic assessments performed on pharmaceutical agents, chemicals, pesticides and consumer products. Toxicity testing procedures will be described emphasizing experimental design considerations (dose and species selection, toxicokinetic criteria) as well as regulatory guidelines and impacts of global harmonization efforts. The volume also provides insights into the risk assessment process in terms of eva...

Current concepts on mechanisms mediating chemically induced nephrotoxicity are rapidly evolving. This volume is focused on capturing this rapidly growing field by providing a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of renal pathophysiology and toxicology, written by internationally recognized experts in the field. The first section of this volume is designed to provide the reader with the needed background information; including an overview of clinical nephrotoxicity, the anatomy and physiology o...