Neuroendocrine Disorders in Children

<p>Impairments in the interaction between the central nervous system and the endocrine system can lead to a number of disorders in children.  These include type 1 diabetes, growth disorders, adrenal thyroid and pituitary problems, Addison’s disease and Cushing syndrome, among others.</p> <p><i>Neuroendocrine Disorders in Children</i> provides a comprehensive examination of paediatric and adolescent disorders focusing on the basic science and its clinical relevance. Complex issues are discussed in an easy-to-follow manner and the latest developments in the area are reviewed.</p> <p>This volume will become invaluable reading for paediatric endocrinologists, paediatric and adult neurologists and trainee paediatricians.</p> <p>Sections in the book cover</p> <ul> <li>The GH-IGF1 axis and the brain</li> <li>The thyroid axis and the brain</li> <li>Regulation of appetite and weight</li> <li>Effects of treatment of cancer on the neuroendocrine system</li> <li>Adrenal disorders and the brain</li> <li>Neuroendocrinology and the reproductive axis</li> <li>Neurological complications of diabetes mellitus</li> </ul>