Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology, 2nd Edition Revised Edition Contributor(s): Kappy, Michael S. (Author), Allen, David B. (Author), Geffner, Mitchell E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071813179 ISBN-13: 9780071813174 Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Endocrinology & Metabolism |
Dewey: 618.924 |
LCCN: 2013037507 |
Series: Pediatric Practice |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (2.65 lbs) 496 pages |
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Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The go-to guide for managing endocrine problems in children - completely updated for today's practice Part of the Pediatric Practice series, Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology is an outstanding clinical analysis and decision-making tool for those treating endocrine problems in children. Featuring an innovative problem-oriented approach, this well-illustrated, full-color guide skillfully integrates pathophysiology with clinical management. Numerous figures illustrate the principles of normal and abnormal physiology and treatment rationale and effects. Since an understanding of the clinical manifestations and treatments of endocrine disorders begins with knowledge of concepts of hormone action and principles of feedback control, the first chapter, General Concepts and Physiology, links genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology to provide a clear and approachable overview of endocrine systems. Subsequent chapters discuss disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal glands, sex development, calcium and bone metabolism, water homeostasis, and carbohydrate metabolism and its comorbidities. In this second edition, contributing authors have updated all chapters. Important additions include sections on genetics for the endocrinologist in the general concepts chapter, an overview of the physiology and treatment of metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia in the obesity chapter, and the addition of a new chapter on enteric hormones. Features of the Pediatric Practice Series The Pediatric Practice series simplifies the care of pediatric patients by delivering:
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Contributor Bio(s): Allen, David: - "David B. Allen, MD Professor of Pediatrics University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Director, Endocrinology and Endocrine Fellowship Training University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital - Madison"Kappy, Michael S.: - Michael S. Kappy, MD, PhD (Denver, CO) Professor of Pediatrics, Section Head, Endocrinology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, The Children's Hospital, Denver. Mitchell E. Geffner, MD (Los Angeles, CA) Division Chief and Director of Fellowship Training, Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Endocrinology, University of Southern California. David B. Allen, MD (Madison, WI) Professor of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Allen, David B.: - "David B. Allen, MD Professor of Pediatrics University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Director, Endocrinology and Endocrine Fellowship Training University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital - Madison" |