Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Pituitary Disorders, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Pituitary Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland sited in the brain.

This small gland produces chemicals called hormones.

Hormones are chemical messengers which assist different organs in the body correspond with each other.

The pituitary gland is a part of a chemical messenger system.

The pituitary gland helps to control the body's functions by secreting hormones into the bloodstream.

These hormones are carried in the blood to their target.

Here they normally cause the secretion of a second hormone.

The target can either be specialized endocrine glands or other forms of body tissue such as clusters of cells.

The pituitary gland, sited at the base of the brain and no bigger than the size of a pea, is often termed the "master" gland since it produces the hormones that regulate the functions of the other endocrine glands and organs.

Some of the glands the pituitary gland regulates are the thyroid gland, the ovaries, the testicles (testes) and the adrenal glands.

The pituitary gland is very close to another important part of the brain, termed the hypothalamus.

The pituitary gland has 2 main components:
1. The component of the pituitary gland at the front, called the anterior pituitary.
2. The component of the pituitary gland at the back, called the posterior pituitary.

These 2 components secrete different hormones which are focused at different parts of the body.

There is also a segment between the 2 main components, called the intermediate part, which secretes a single hormone.

The final component of the pituitary gland is the stalk, which attaches the posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.

The hypothalamus takes information from many sources about the basic functions of the body.

It utilizes the information it takes to help control these functions.

One of the ways the hypothalamus does this requires regulating the pituitary gland.

The hypothalamus does this by sending its own hormones to correspond with the pituitary gland.

The information assessed by the hypothalamus is the level of different hormones in the blood.

The hypothalamus has special cells which obtain information from the body indicating how much of each hormone is evident in the bloodstream.

When these hormones fall below a particular level this activates the hypothalamus to secrete hormones.

These hormones move to the pituitary gland, providing the signal to the pituitary gland to produce one or more of its hormones.

The hormones produced by the pituitary gland are secreted into the bloodstream.

The bloodstream carries the pituitary hormones to other endocrine glands, such as the thyroid gland.

The pituitary gland hormones may then activate their target endocrine glands to secrete their own hormones.

These locally secreted hormones do the actual function of regulating the body.

Benign pituitary tumors are the main source of pituitary disorders.

Other frequent causes of pituitary disorders are:
1. Head injury
2. Bleeding in or near the pituitary gland
3. Some medicines and cancer treatments

The treatment will be dependent upon the cause:
1.Hormone replacement
2.Pituitary surgery

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Pituitary Disorders
Chapter 2 Pituitary Tumors
Chapter 3 Acromegaly
Chapter 4 Diabetes Insipidus
Chapter 5 Hypopituitarism
Chapter 6 Pituitary Dwarfism
Chapter 7 Prolactinoma
Chapter 8 Cushing Syndrome (Updated)
Chapter 9 Life and Death of Pituitary Gland Cell
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juni 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005337988
• Artikelnr.: 75904864

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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