Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Established as the foremost text in the field, Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition. This practical, clinically relevant, and comprehensive text covers the entire field of endocrinology and metabolism, including the diffuse endocrine system; morphology and physiology; diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases; endocrinology of the female; hormones and cancer; and much more. The Third Edition contains new chapters reflecting the latest advances and features expanded coverage of genetics and the endocrinology of sepsis. More than 1,300 illustrations complement the text. A drug formulary appears at the back of the book. This book will also be available as a CD-ROM that will include 250 questions and answers keyed to the text.

Contents

Part I. General Principles of Endocrinology

Part II.The Endocrine Brain and Pituitary Gland

Part III.The Thyroid Gland

Part IV.Calcium and Bone Metabolism

Part V. The Adrenal Glands

Part VI.Sex Determination and Development

Part VII.Endocrinology of the Female

Part VIII.Endocrinology of the Male

Part IX.Disorders of Fuel Metabolism

Part X.Diffuse Hormonal Secretion

Part XI.Heritable Abnormalities of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Part XII.Immunologic Basis of Endocrine Disorders

Part XIII.Endocrine and Metabolic Dysfunction in the Growing Child and in the Aged

Part XIV.Interrelationships between Hormones and the Body

Part XV. Hormones and Cancer

Part XVI.Endocrinology of Critical Illness

Part XVII.Endocrine and Metabolic Effects of Toxic Agents

Part XVIII.Endocrine Drugs and Values

Index