Book Description
Definitive, concise and current, this top-tier resource focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine disorders. The extensively revised sixth edition reflects the rapid progress made in understanding molecular mechanisms, in addition to improved techniques of diagnosis and therapy.
From the Back Cover
The #1 concise clinical guide, Basic & Clinical Endocrinology features:
-Up-to-date coverage of diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders
-Current concepts in endocrine pathophysiology
-New diagnostic tests and the latest therapies
-Latest advances in molecular biology of endocrinology
-360 two-color illustrations
-From one of the top centers of endocrine research and treatment
Usable and Informative'the Best Clinical Guide to Endocrinology
-Offers new chapters on AIDS endocrinology and endocrinological emergencies
-Covers the endocrinology of obesity, diabetes mellitus, cancer, bone disease, and other common ailments
-Describes improved tests and treatments for disorders of childhood, puberty, pregnancy, adulthood, and old age
-Explains endocrine function in sexual development and growth, metabolism and digestion, and sickness and health
-Offers focused examinations of the hypothalamus and pituitary, adrenal cortex, testes, ovaries, and thyroid
-Updates you on discoveries and developments in the molecular basis of endocrinology