Williams Textbook of Endocrinology / Edition 14

by Shlomo Melmed, Ronald Koenig, Clifford J. Rosen MD, Richard J. Auchus MD, PhD, Allison B. Goldfine MD

Overview

Expertly bridging the gap between basic science and clinical information, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th Edition, brings together an outstanding collection of world-renowned authors to provide authoritative discussions of the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. New chapters and significant revisions throughout keep you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field.

• Up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, and clinical trials.
• Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bones disorders, obesity, thyroid disease, testicular disorders, newly defined adrenal disorders and much more - all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient.
• Contains new chapters on Global Burden of Endocrine Disease, Navigation of Endocrine Guidelines, and Transgender Endocrinology.
• Includes significant updates to the Diabetes section, including a new chapter on Physiology of Insulin Secretion and greater coverage of Type 2 Diabetes.
• Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference.
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323555968
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/06/2019
Edition description:	14th ed.
Pages:	1792
Sales rank:	856,513
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 11.10(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

Dr. Melmed co-edits Endocrinology: Basic and Clinical Principles, is the Neuroendocrine Section Editor for DeGroot and Jameson's Textbook of Endocrinology, and Williams Textbook of Endocrinology; and is pituitary section author for Harrison's Textbook of Medicine. In addition to being the Editor-in-Chief of Pituitary, he is on the editorial board of Journal of Clinical Investigation and past Editor-in-Chief of Endocrinology.

Table of Contents

Section I: HORMONES AND HORMONE ACTION
1. Principles of Endocrinology
2. Principles of Hormone Action
3. Genetics of Endocrinology
4. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders
5. The Global Burden of Endocrine Disease
6. Navigating Through Clinical Practice Guidelines in Endocrinology
Section II: HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY
7. Neuroendocrinology
8. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
9. Pituitary Masses and Tumors
10. Posterior Pituitary
Section III: THYROID
11. Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
12. Hyperthyroid Disorders
13. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis
14. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies
Section IV: ADRENAL CORTEX AND ENDOCRINE HYPERTENSION
15. The Adrenal Cortex
16. Endocrine Hypertension
Section V: SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION
17. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis
18. Hormonal Contraception
19. Testicular Disorders
20. Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
21. Transgender Endocrinology
Section VI: ENDOCRINOLOGY AND THE LIFE SPAN
Section VI A: Maternal-Fetal
22. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
23. Endocrinology of Fetal Development
Section VI B: Childhood
24. Disorders of Sex Development
25. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children
26. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty
Section VI C: Adult
27. Hormones and Athletic Performance
28. Endocrinology and Aging
Section VII: MINERAL METABOLISM
29. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
30. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects
31. Rickets and Osteomalacia
32. Kidney Stones
Section VIII: DISORDERS OF CARBOHYDRATE AND FAT METABOLISM
33. Physiology of Insulin Secretion
34. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
35. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
36. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
37. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
38. Hypoglycemia
39. Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores
40. Obesity
41. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Section IX: POLYENDOCRINE AND NEOPLASTIC DISORDERS
42. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
43. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes
44. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
45. Neuroendocrine Tumors
46. Endocrinology of Cancer Survivors

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The gold standard reference in endocrinology for 70 years

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Reviewer: Jessica Hwang, MD (Cook County Health)
Description: This up-to-date authority on the expanding field of clinical endocrinology includes extensive revisions of the 2007 edition.
Purpose: It provides a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology and management of clinical endocrinopathies, with contributions from many leading experts. The integration of relevant basic science studies and clinical trial data provides optimal, evidence-based patient care. The authors successfully achieve their objective of creating a textbook that concisely incorporates a vast array of topics from this dynamic field.
Audience: This book appeals to those practicing endocrinology at any level of training who desire the most current guide to evaluating and managing patients with hormonal and metabolic dysregulation. As many of the topics in endocrinology, such as diabetes, obesity, and disorders of lipid metabolism, are pertinent to the population at large, general internists also will find this book useful. The authors represent faculty from many esteemed institutions with multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Features: The opening section discusses general principles of endocrinology and the complex but logical mechanism of action of hormones. The subsequent chapters discuss particular endocrine glands from top to bottom (pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive organs) and their associated disorders. The remaining sections cover diseases related to abnormal metabolism of certain substrates including minerals, carbohydrates, and lipids. Graphs and tables throughout selectively highlight information that is best construed visually. Additionally, full-text online access through Expertconsult.com makes this a very portable resource.
Assessment: Since the field of endocrinology is continuously evolving, this most recent edition builds on the fundamental concepts that were discussed in the 2007 edition. This advanced, convenient, and reliable reference will benefit anyone with an interest in endocrinology.

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