Human growth : basic and clinical aspects : proceedings of the Sixth International Congress of Auxology, Madrid, Spain, 15-19 September 1991
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Human growth : basic and clinical aspects : proceedings of the Sixth International Congress of Auxology, Madrid, Spain, 15-19 September 1991
（International congress series, no. 973）
Excerpta Medica, 1992
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Description
Over recent years there have been major advances made in the area of growth and development. The above mentioned congress brought together physicians and scientists studying all aspects of growth and development; from environmental and nutritional issues to chronic diseases and endocrine abnormalities. This publication has taken into consideration various clinical and basic aspects of research that have impacted these advances in Auxology. Current diagnostic procedures and treatment of short stature are covered. Topics range from nutrition to environment and chronic diseases impacts on growth and development. Special attention is placed on pubertal development and maturation. Pathological features during puberty in the human being are also contemplated. A summary of the contents is provided hereunder.
Table of Contents
Advances in the treatment of short stature (4 papers). New technologies in auxology (4 papers). Growth cartilage: Basic and clinical aspects (3 papers). Growth and chronic diseases (4 papers). Ecological environment and development (4 papers). Nutrition and growth (4 papers). Growth and body composition (4 papers). Fetal growth and intrauterine growth retardation (4 papers). Puberty: Physiological and clinical aspects (5 papers). Index of authors.
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