Showing posts with label Endocrinology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Endocrinology. Show all posts

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Harrison's Endocrinology, Second Edition 2nd Edition

Featuring a superb compilation of chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.
Features
  • An organization that reflects the physiologic roots of endocrinology: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders; Reproductive Endocrinology; Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; Disorders Affecting Multiple Endocrine Systems; and Disorders of Bone and Calcium Metabolism
  • An important introduction that uses numerous examples of translational research to link genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology and treatment
  • Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
  • 108 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18e
  • Updates and new developments since the publication of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
  • 29 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of endocrinology
  • Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Oxford Handook of Endocrinology and Diabetes 3rd edition

The indispensable guide to all aspects of clinical care, the Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes has been fully revised for its third edition. Concise, practical, and packed with vital information and invaluable hands-on advice, this is the must have resource for all those managing patients with endocrine and diabetic disorders.

This unique pocket guide has been updated with new dedicated chapters on endocrine surgery, endocrinology and ageing, and obesity, as well as new topics, including intrinsic imperfections of endocrine replacement therapy, transition to adult care, and survivors of childhood cancer. Written in conjunction with the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, it covers clinical investigation and management of both common and rare conditions. Following the latest protocols and clinical guidelines it ensures readers are up-to-date with the latest clinical care and practice. Clear, concise, and easy-to-use, this handbook will ensure readers have all the information they need at their fingertips.

Oxford American Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes

The discipline of Endocrinology encompasses diabetes and obesity, two of the most common and pressing health care concerns today. The Oxford American Handbook of Endocrinology & Diabetes concisely reviews the entire discipline, providing a wealth of daily help for students and residents managing patients with diabetes and obesity as well as reproductive and neuroendocrine disorders, pediatric endocrinology, and problems of the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Key topics such as genetics, therapeutic agents, and results of major clinical trials are included, all in a compact and easily-navigable package.

Monday, November 17, 2014

The Washington Manual of Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult

The Washington Manual™ Subspecialty Consult Series
Prepared by specialty fellows and faculty in the Department of Medicine at Washington U
niversity School of Medicine—and reviewed by attending physicians in each field—each volume in this renowned series delivers the on-the-spot help you need to provide quality patient management. Right from the initial call, you’ll learn how to take a patient history, how to interpret exam findings, what tests to order, how to complete the workup, and how to formulate an effective management plan.

The Third Edition of  The Washington Manual of Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance you’ve come to trust from The Washington Manual™ and has been fully updated to include current and practical approaches to the endocrine disorders most often seen in clinical consultation.

• Emphasis on key approaches to evaluation and treatment helps you hone diagnostic skills, broaden therapeutic  options, and improve outcomes
• Core subject areas include diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary disorders, and bone topics. Chapters on obesity, vitamin D, lipids, HIV/AIDS, and polyendocrine syndromes complement the core subjects
• Key points to remember in each chapter deliver vital diagnostic and treatment information
• Clinical pearls highlighted in bold let you benefit from the experience of seasoned clinicians

NEW to the Third Edition…
• Updated content addresses the latest developments in the pathophysiology and treatment of endocrine disorders
• Updated drug dosing information helps you keep pace with the latest indications and standards
• New chapter addresses inpatient.