`Exemplifying the rapid advance of science, the discovery of GHRELIN a few short years ago has already profoundly influenced our understanding of growth, appetite and nutrition biology as well as clinical insights into obesity, growth and reproductive pathogenesis. Accordingly, the editor, a pioneer in clinical ghrelin investigation, has assembled an expert team of authors who bring cutting edge anExemplifying the rapid advance of science, the discovery of GHRELIN a few short years ago has already profoundly influenced our understanding of growth, appetite and nutrition biology as well as clinical insights into obesity, growth and reproductive pathogenesis. Accordingly, the editor, a pioneer in clinical ghrelin investigation, has assembled an expert team of authors who bring cutting edge and comprehensive basic and clinical knowledge to the reader. This volume will be of interest to endocrinologists, nutritionists, internists, and pediatricians. Clearly, the volume will be of special interest to neurophysiologists, who now find themselves in the midst of a new world of nutritional control! Shlomo Melmed, M.D. Series Editor Endocrine Updatesd comprehensive basic and clinical knowledge to the reader. This volume will be of interest to endocrinologists, nutritionists, internists, and pediatricians. Clearly, the volume will be of special interest to neurophysiologists, who now find themselves in the midst of a new world of nutritional control!'
Shlomo Melmed, M.D., Series Editor "Endocrine Updates"