This volume is designed as a reference text for all health-care professionals dealing with nutrition in infancy, especially paediatricians. It is well illustrated with scientific diagrams, drawings and photographs to assist generalists in acquiring a working knowledge of infant nutrition. All aspects of infant nutrition are covered, from ...
This volume examines genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences on skeletal development and explores the impact of nutrition on bone mass growth from prenatal life through postadolescence. Coverage includes detailed studies of nutritional and other environmental factors that affect skeletal mass at birth and bone growth in preterm and full ...
This exciting new book introduces emerging concepts of the physiology and pathophysiology of mineral metabolism. Fetal, neonatal and infant growth challenge the mineral homeostatic system in a remarkable manner, and the interplay of genetics, hormone responses, nutrition and external physical stresses allow an interesting and complex array of ...
This volume examines the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which growth factors stimulate fetal and perinatal growth, and explores the use of biotechnology-derived growth factor therapies in preventing and treating perinatal growth disorders. Included are studies on the bone morphogenetic proteins and their role in skeletal formation; the ...
In this volume, experts on bone and calcium metabolism examine mineral metabolism during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, establish mineral and vitamin D requirements for these stages of life, and consider the impact of early childhood bone development on subsequent bone health and adult-onset osteoporosis. The book ...
This guide provides pointers on launching a career in academic medicine. It includes hints that aim to explain how to succeed in a variety of professional pursuits, from giving poster presentations to preparing a CV.
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