The Human Hypothalamus

The Handbooks of Neurology provide comprehensive summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as they relate to clinical neurology. This volume summarizes the role of the hypothalamus in neuroendocrine disorders, identifying the mechanism of action, disorder etiology, and best practices for assessment and treatment. Dosprders covered include pituitary hypothalamic disorders of development and growth, hypothalamic tumor related disorders, hypothalamic autoimmune disorders and infection, disorders of vasopressin, water and sodium homeostasis, eating disorders, and gonadotropic hormone regulation disorders.
Key Features

Discusses the importance of the hypothalamus for human growth and development
Reviews hypothalamic related tumors, as well as pituitary, autoimmune, vasopressin, and hormone regulation disorders
Includes metabolic and eating disorders
Identifies mechanisms of disease action and etiology
Provides best practice information for assessment and treatment