Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is the ideal bench-side companion for the practising paediatrician and endocrinologist, bridging the gap between large reference books and short reviews of aspects of endocrinology.
This third edition contains a variety of new features such as key web links, guidelines, case studies illustrating diagnostic difficulties which will help all those studying for postgraduate examinations such as the MRCPCH.
The book provides a highly clinical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a clear and user friendly format. There are sections on how to deal with emergencies, as well as information on potential pitfalls, controversial areas and future developments.
Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is an essential guide for trainee paediatricians, paediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists as well as diabetes and endocrinology nurse specialists.Content:
Chapter 1 Diabetes Mellitus (pages 1โ40):
Chapter 2 Hypoglycaemia (pages 41โ50):
Chapter 3 Short Stature (pages 51โ82):
Chapter 4 Tall Stature (pages 83โ90):
Chapter 5 Puberty (pages 91โ115):
Chapter 6 Thyroid Disorders (pages 116โ138):
Chapter 7 Disorders of Sex Development and Common Genital Anomalies (pages 139โ151):
Chapter 8 Adrenal Disorders (pages 152โ173):
Chapter 9 Salt and Water Balance (pages 174โ187):
Chapter 10 Calcium and Bone (pages 188โ203):
Chapter 11 Obesity (pages 204โ215):
Chapter 12 Endocrine Effects of Cancer Treatment (pages 216โ224):