| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 1724 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| 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 |
| Notes |
Revised edition of: Williams textbook of endocrinology / [edited by] Shlomo Melmed [and others]. 13th edition. [2016] |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (ClinicalKey, viewed December 20, 2019) |
| Subject |
Endocrinology -- Textbooks
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases -- Textbooks
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Endocrine glands.
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases.
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Endocrine Glands
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Endocrine System Diseases
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Endocrine glands
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Endocrine glands -- Diseases
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Endocrinology
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Melmed, Shlomo, editor.
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Auchus, Richard J., editor
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Goldfine, Allison B., editor
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Koenig, Ronald, editor
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Rosen, Clifford J., editor.
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Preceded by: Williams, Robert Hardin.
Textbook of endocrinology
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| ISBN |
9780323711548 |
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0323711545 |
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9780323555968 |
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0323555969 |
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