"This is the 15th edition of the book with this title. Since this is a pivotal textbook in the study of endocrinology, it is important for the book to appeal to a changing learning landscape in medicine." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Baani Singh, MD (Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital), Doody’s Score: 94 - 4 Stars!

Now fully revised and updated, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition, remains your go-to reference for authoritative content on the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. World-renowned authors and editors expertly bridge the gap between basic science and clinical information, keeping 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. Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference. Includes new chapters on Skeletal Regulation of Metabolism, Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Therapeutics, and MODY and Atypical Diabetes. Reflects updated approaches to transgender medicine as well as new coverage of viral infections, including COVID-19. Covers hot topics such as personalized medicine; the latest methodologies and trends regarding cancer genomics, precision oncology, and cell biology; and updates in key areas such as adrenal dysfunction and diabetes. Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bone disorders, obesity and thyroid disease, as well as pituitary, gonadal, and adrenal disorders, and much more-all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient. Features contributions from today’s thought leaders in endocrinology. Contains a selected reading list and highlighted key references nominated by the editors. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
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1. Principles of Endocrinology 2. Principles of Hormone Action 3. Genetics of Endocrinology 4. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders 5. Neuroendocrinology 6. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation 7. Pituitary Adenomas and Masses 8. Posterior Pituitary 9. Thyroid Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation 10. Hyperthyroid Disorders 11. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis 12. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies 13. The Adrenal Cortex 14. Endocrine Hypertension 15. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis 16. Hormonal Contraception 17. Testicular Disorders 18. Sexual Function and Dysfunction 19. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy 20. Endocrinology of Fetal Development 21. Differences of Sex Development 22. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children 23. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty 24. Transgender Endocrinology 25. Hormones and Athletic Performance 26. Endocrine Function and Aging 27. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism 28. Endocrine Functions of Bone 29. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects 30. Rickets and Osteomalacia 31. Kidney Stones 32. Physiology of Insulin Secretion 33. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 34. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 35. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 36. Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Diagnostics and Therapeutics 37. Monogenic Diabetes 38. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus 39. Hypoglycemia 40. Obesity and Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores 41. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism 42. Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes 43. Neuroendocrine Tumors and Disorders 44. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes 45. Endocrinology of Cancer Management and Survivorship 46. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS 47. Acute and Chronic COVID-19 and the Endocrine System 48. Endocrine Disorders of Critical Illness
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"This is the 15th edition of the book with this title. Since this is a pivotal textbook in the study of endocrinology, it is important for the book to appeal to a changing learning landscape in medicine." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Baani Singh, MD (Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital), Doody’s Score: 94 - 4 Stars!
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The worldwide gold standard textbook in endocrinology

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780323932301
Publisert
2024-09-13
Utgave
15. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Vekt
4090 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
1862

Biographical note

Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, FRCP, MACP, is Executive VP and Dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He leads Cedars-Sinai's research and education programs, recruiting nationally recognized faculty leadership, establishing new educational programs and maintaining the highest academic standards. Dr. Melmed holds the Helene A. and Philip E. Hixon Distinguished Chair in Investigative Medicine. An international authority on pituitary medicine, he has pioneered the discovery and application of novel treatments for endocrine tumors and has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Melmed has been a faculty leader at Cedars-Sinai for nearly 40 years and has been the health system's chief academic officer since 1998. Dr. Melmed's laboratory consistently has received competitive grant awards from the National Institutes of Health since 1980, and he has trained over 80 physicians, scientists and graduate students who occupy leading positions in academic endocrinology worldwide. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Investigation and is also an Associate Dean of the UCLA School of Medicine.