The novel concept
of"Lipocrinology" adds a new dimension to the fields of both lipidology
and endocrinology.
Lipocrinology describes the
relationship between lipid metabolism and endocrine function in health and
disease.
Section 1 explores the impact of
endocrine function on lipid health and the clinical utility of lipid parameters
in decision-making in endocrine disorders.
Section 2 discusses the impact of
adipose tissue and lipid metabolism on endocrine health, and the endocrine
aspects of lipidology.
Section 3 focuses on the lipotropic
effects of hormone-based therapies in various endocrine disorders including
diabetes and describes the endocrine effects of lipid-lowering drugs, including
recently introduced PCSK-inhibitors.
Written by experts in the field
with wide clinical and research experience.
The book is presented in an easy-to-read
format.
A must-read book for
endocrinologists, lipidologists, cardiologists, internists, clinicians, and
postgraduate students.