Williams textbook of endocrinology / created by Shlomo Melmed, Richard J. Auchus, Allison B. Goldfine, Ronald J. Koenig and Clifford J. Rosen.

Contributor(s):

Auchus, Richard J [author - MD, PhD., Professor, Department of Pharmacology and internal medicine, Division of metabolism, Endocrinology and diabetes, University of Michigan, Endocrinology Service Chief, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.]
Goldfine, Allison B [author - MD., Associate Physician, Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Hypertension, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Lecturer, Part time, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, Director, Translational Medicine Cardiometabolic disease, Norvatis Institute of Biomedical Research, Cambridge, Massachusetts.]
Koenig, Ronald J [author., Professor, Department of internal medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.]
Rosen, Clifford J [author - MD., Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.]
Shlomo Melmed [author - MB, ChB, MACP., Executive Vice President and Dean of the Medical Faculty, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Los Angeles, California.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Elsevier, Inc, 2019Edition: 14th EditionDescription: xiv, 1777 pages ; Coloured illustrations; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780323555968

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RC648 WIL

Contents:

Principles of endocrinology Principles of hormone action Genetics of endocrinology Laboratory techniques for recognition of endocrine disorders The global burden of endocrine diseases Navigating through clinical practice guidelines in endocrinology Neuroendocrinology Pituitary physiology and diagnostic evaluation Pituitary masses and tumors Posterior pituitary Thyroid pathophysiology and diagnostic evaluation Hyperthyroid disorders Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis Nontoxic diffuse goiter, nodular thyroid disorders, and thyroid malignancies The adrenal cortex Endocrine hypertension Physiology and pathology of the female reproductive axis Hormonal contraception Testicular disorders Sexual dysfunction in men and women Transgender endocrinology Endocrine changes in pregnancy Endocrinology of fetal development Disorders of sex development Normal and aberrant growth in children Physiology and disorders of puberty Hormones and athletic performance Endocrinology and aging Hormones and disorders of mineral metabolism Osteoporosis : basic and clinical aspects Rickets and osteomalacia Kidney stones Physiology of insulin secretion Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus Therapeutics of type 2 diabetes mellitus Type 1 diabetes mellitus Complications of diabetes mellitus Hypoglycemia Neuroendocrine control of energy stores Obesity Disorders of lipid metabolism Multiple endocrine neoplasia The immunoendocrinopathy syndromes Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS Neuroendocrine tumors and related disorders Managing reproductive disorders in cancer

Summary: 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

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Medical School Open Shelf	RC648 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	156967	Available		BK144485
Core Collection	Medical School Core Collection	RC648 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	156966	Available		BK144718

Includes bibliography and index

Principles of endocrinology
Principles of hormone action
Genetics of endocrinology
Laboratory techniques for recognition of endocrine disorders
The global burden of endocrine diseases
Navigating through clinical practice guidelines in endocrinology
Neuroendocrinology
Pituitary physiology and diagnostic evaluation
Pituitary masses and tumors
Posterior pituitary
Thyroid pathophysiology and diagnostic evaluation
Hyperthyroid disorders
Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis
Nontoxic diffuse goiter, nodular thyroid disorders, and thyroid malignancies
The adrenal cortex
Endocrine hypertension
Physiology and pathology of the female reproductive axis
Hormonal contraception
Testicular disorders
Sexual dysfunction in men and women
Transgender endocrinology
Endocrine changes in pregnancy
Endocrinology of fetal development
Disorders of sex development
Normal and aberrant growth in children
Physiology and disorders of puberty
Hormones and athletic performance
Endocrinology and aging
Hormones and disorders of mineral metabolism
Osteoporosis : basic and clinical aspects
Rickets and osteomalacia
Kidney stones
Physiology of insulin secretion
Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Therapeutics of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Complications of diabetes mellitus
Hypoglycemia
Neuroendocrine control of energy stores
Obesity
Disorders of lipid metabolism
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
The immunoendocrinopathy syndromes
Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
Neuroendocrine tumors and related disorders
Managing reproductive disorders in cancer

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

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