DESCRIPTION
Endocrinology and Metabolism is a popular resource covering basic principles and clinical management of all-important endocrine and metabolic diseases. The focus of this edition has been on the identification and elucidation of the latest clinical findings in respect to the diagnosis and management of endocrine disease. The basic science aspects (e.g. mineral metabolism) have been shortened throughout the book in order to make more room for clinical medicine and keep the book to its present length.

CONTENTS


Part I: General Endocrinology.
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Endocrine System.
Chapter 2. The Clinical Manifestations of Endocrine Disease.
Chapter 3. Biosynthesis, Secretion, and Metabolism of Hormones.
Chapter 4. Molecular Mechanisms of Hormone Action: Biology of Signal Transduction.
Chapter 5. Hormone Assays.
Part II: Neuroendocrinology and the Pituitary.
Chapter 6. Neuroendocrinology.
Chapter 7. Diseases of the Anterior Pituitary.
Chapter 8. Posterior Pituitary.
Part III: Thyroid Disease.
Chapter 9. The Thyroid: Physiology, Thyrotoxicosis, Hypothyroidism, and the Painful Thyroid.
Chapter 10. The Thyroid: Nodules and Neoplasia.
Part IV: Adrenal Disease.
Chapter 11. The Adrenal Cortex.
Chapter 12. Diseases of the Sympathochromaffin System.
Chapter 13. Endocrinology of Hypertension.
Chapter 14. Glucocorticoid Therapy.
Part V: Gonadal Disease.
Chapter 15. The Testis.
Chapter 16. The Ovary: Basic Principles and Concepts.
Chapter 17. Sexual Differentiation.
Part VI: Fuel Metabolism.
Chapter 18. Diabetes Mellitus.
Chapter 19. Hypoglycemia.
Chapter 20. Obesity.
Chapter 21. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism.
Part VII: Calcium and Bone Metabolism.
Chapter 22. Mineral Metabolism.
Chapter 23. Metabolic Bone Disease.
Chapter 24. Nephrolithiasis.
Part VIII: Miscellaneous Disorders.
Chapter 25. Disorders of Growth and Development.
Chapter 26. Gastrointestinal Hormones and Carcinoid Syndrome.
Chapter 27. Multiglandular Endocrine Disorders.
Chapter 28. Ectopic Hormone Production.
Chapter 29. Hormone-Responsive Tumors.
Chapter 30. Hormones, Aging, and Endocrine Disorders in the Elderly.
Chapter 31. Hormones and Athletic Performance.