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 1,400 illustrations complement the text. There is a drug formulary that appears at the back of the book. This title comes from Doody's Core Titles 2009.
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ContentsPart I. General Principles of EndocrinologyPart II.The Endocrine Brain and Pituitary GlandPart III.The Thyroid GlandPart IV.Calcium and Bone MetabolismPart V. The Adrenal GlandsPart VI.Sex Determination and DevelopmentPart VII.Endocrinology of the FemalePart VIII.Endocrinology of the MalePart IX.Disorders of Fuel MetabolismPart X.Diffuse Hormonal SecretionPart XI.Heritable Abnormalities of Endocrinology and MetabolismPart XII.Immunologic Basis of Endocrine DisordersPart XIII.Endocrine and Metabolic Dysfunction in the Growing Child and in the AgedPart XIV.Interrelationships between Hormones and the BodyPart XV. Hormones and CancerPart XVI.Endocrinology of Critical IllnessPart XVII.Endocrine and Metabolic Effects of Toxic AgentsPart XVIII.Endocrine Drugs and ValuesInde
