Williams Textbook of Endocrinology E-Book
by Shlomo Melmed, Ronald Koenig, Clifford Rosen
14th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323555968 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323711555 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 14th Edition |
| Language | English |
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology E-Book, 14th Edition, bridges basic science with clinical medicine to address disorders of the endocrine system in adults and children. The textbook provides authoritative discussions to assist clinicians in evaluating hormonal pathways and treating complex metabolic conditions across diverse patient populations.
The text examines the principles of hormone action, hypothalamic-pituitary regulation, thyroid alterations, adrenal disorders, and metabolic bone diseases. Updated chapters integrate recent findings from clinical trials along with advancements in medications and therapeutic interventions.
Clinical information appears in a highly illustrated format designed for rapid reference during patient care. This volume is targeted to adult and pediatric endocrinologists, internists, and endocrinology fellows.
Table of Contents
Section I: HORMONES AND HORMONE ACTION
Chapter 1: Principles of Endocrinology
Chapter 2: Principles of Hormone Action
Chapter 3: Genetics of Endocrinology
Chapter 4: Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 5: The Global Burden of Endocrine Disease
Chapter 6: Navigating Through Clinical Practice Guidelines in Endocrinology
Section II: HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY
Chapter 7: Neuroendocrinology
Chapter 8: Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
Chapter 9: Pituitary Masses and Tumors
Chapter 10: Posterior Pituitary
Section III: THYROID
Chapter 11: Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
Chapter 12: Hyperthyroid Disorders
Chapter 13: Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis
Chapter 14: Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies
Section IV: ADRENAL CORTEX AND ENDOCRINE HYPERTENSION
Chapter 15: The Adrenal Cortex
Chapter 16: Endocrine Hypertension
Section V: SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION
Chapter 17: Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis
Chapter 18: Hormonal Contraception
Chapter 19: Testicular Disorders
Chapter 20: Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
Chapter 21: Transgender Endocrinology
Section VI: ENDOCRINOLOGY AND THE LIFE SPAN
Section VI: A: Maternal-Fetal
Chapter 22: Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
Chapter 23: Endocrinology of Fetal Development
Section VI: B: Childhood
Chapter 24: Disorders of Sex Development
Chapter 25: Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children
Chapter 26: Physiology and Disorders of Puberty
Section VI: C: Adult
Chapter 27: Hormones and Athletic Performance
Chapter 28: Endocrinology and Aging
Section VII: MINERAL METABOLISM
Chapter 29: Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
Chapter 30: Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects
Chapter 31: Rickets and Osteomalacia
Chapter 32: Kidney Stones
Section VIII: DISORDERS OF CARBOHYDRATE AND FAT METABOLISM
Chapter 33: Physiology of Insulin Secretion
Chapter 34: Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 35: Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 36: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 37: Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 38: Hypoglycemia
Chapter 39: Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores
Chapter 40: Obesity
Chapter 41: Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Section IX: POLYENDOCRINE AND NEOPLASTIC DISORDERS
Chapter 42: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Chapter 43: The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes
Chapter 44: Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
Chapter 45: Neuroendocrine Tumors
Chapter 46: Endocrinology of Cancer Survivors
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