Pregnancy, Sex Hormones and the Liver (Falk Symposium)

Pregnancy, Sex Hormones and the Liver (Falk Symposium)





Pregnancy is the main determinant of some liver diseases in humans: acute fatty liver of pregnancy, cholestasis of pregnancy, and acute liver failure in toxaemia of pregnancy. Pregnancy also modifies the natural history of other more common hepatobiliary diseases, such as cholesterol gallstones. Sex hormones (mainly oestrogens, progesterone and/or some of its metabolites) and prolactin are considered responsible for these pathological consequences and they also appear to be influential in the outcome of several other hepatobiliary disorders, in both sexes and all ages. Although these disorders and their hormonal interrelations have been clinically well characterized, their pathogenesis remains obscure from the biomolecular point of view. In recent years, novel approaches using new technologies have improved our understanding of hormone actions and metabolism, hormone receptors, metabolic pathways and their interrelations with closely related molecules, such as bile acids. This book, the proceedings of the 89th Falk Symposium, held in Santiago, Chile, 10--11 November, 1995, will help research scientists and clinicians to review basic and clinical aspects of these interactions, in order to stimulate biomedical research in a relevant and exciting area.









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Healthy Pregnancy (DK Healthcare)





Designed to address the many aspects of women's health over a lifetime, this series of books by Dr. Miriam Stoppard is uniquely accessible and affordable. Small, fully illustrated guides meet women's individual needs at every lifestage--from teenagers curious about their changing bodies to new mothers looking for advice and reassurance to women of all ages experiencing menopause. Fully illustrated, straight-forward, and practical, these are the ideal healthcare guides for every woman.

Pregnancy and labor place heavy demands on your body, so preparing yourself is important. Dr. Miriam Stoppard has put together a guide that navigates you through all the changes your body will experience during pregnancy and tells you what to eat, complete with food lists and nutritional requirements; how to exercise during pregnancy with easy-to-follow illustrations of the exercises; how to take care of yourself, including relaxation techniques; an explanation of common health problems; and a guide for a sensual pregnancy.









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