Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus (Two-Volume Set)

by Sachdev, Y

• ISBN13: 9780071636261
• ISBN10: 0071636269
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2009-07-25
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pte Ltd

Summary

The first comprehensive textbook on endocrinology and diabetes mellitus!This book links the practice of clinical medicine and science of endocrinology by presenting a balanced and evidence-based account of various endocrinology problems. It provides insights into various types of common and not so common complexities of disease and its management.Diabetes is potentially preventable with lifestyle modifications and medication; similarly, numerous nutritional deficiency diseases are also preventable. The book looks closely at new developments about the endocrines and their dysfunctional states and explains how clinical intervention with appropriate tests and early diagnosis can prevent or delay the onset of disease.The two-volume set is divided into six parts with a brief account of relevant embryology, applied anatomy, and physiology. To help the reader better understand the clinical problems and management approach, tables, figures, algorithms, flow charts, diagrams and sketches, and illustrations are included.

Author Biography

Lt. Gen. (Prof.) Y. Sachdev, AVSM, MMBS (Pb), is the Founder and Chairman, National Medical Education and Research Forum, New Delhi, India .

Table of Contents

General Endocrinology

Basic Endocrinology

Anterior Pituitary

Hypothalamus

Posterior Pituitary

Neuroendocrinology

Psychoendocrinology

Thyroid Gland

Adrenal Gland

Pineal Gland

Gut Hormones

Lipids Metabolism

Obesity

Mineral Metabolism, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Reproductive Endocrinology

Development of Gonads, Sexual Differentiation and Intersex

Reproductive Endocrinology: Male Factors

Reproductive Endocrinology: Female Factors

Endocrinology of Female Breast and Gestation

Paediatric Endocrinology

Growth and Development

Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism in Children

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Imaging and Radio-Diagnosis in Endocrinology

Imaging in Endocrinology

Mammography and Imaging

Special Topics

Special Topics in Endocrinology

Diabetology

Glucose Metabolism and Hypoglycaemia

Diabetes Mellitus and Insulin Resistance

Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Hyperglycaemic Effects on Other Body Systems

Chronic Diabetic Complications

Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

Special Topics in Diabetes Mellitus

Appendices

Diabetic Dietary Menus

Iodine Content of the Common Food Items and Drugs

Unitage Used in the Text and Patients Identification Bracelet

Hormones Normal Reference Values

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