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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 SeriesThe Pediatric Practice series simplifies the care of pediatric patients by delivering:
- Tips that tell you what you must know--and what you must do--at every stage of care
- Diagnostic and treatment algorithms
- Signs/Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis boxes
- When to Refer boxes, which examine all the relevant clinical considerations
- Diagnostic Tests--with a realistic emphasis on the right tests to order
- Medical Treatment coverage that includes drugs, dosages, and administration in an easy-to-read tabular format
- Convenient icons and a consistent chapter design
- Numerous clinical color photos and didactic diagrams
About the author
Michael S. Kappy, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Section Head, Endocrinology
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
The Children's Hospital, Denver
Denver, Colorado
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
