Pediatric Endocrinology

by Sperling, Mark A., M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781416040903
• ISBN10: 1416040900
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-25
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Completely updated, the new edition of this easy-to-reference text examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of pediatric endocrine disorders. Leaders in the field discuss the hottest topicsincluding genetics, diabetes and obesityimpacting todays endocrine practice, keeping you up to date. A user-friendly organization speeds you to the information you need, and conceptual illustrations and photographs depict the latest advances with consistency and clarity. Its the guidance you need to provide effective, state-of-the-art care for your pediatric and neonatal patients. Examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of endocrine disorders all in one convenient reference. Incorporates the importance of molecular biology as it relates to developmental and pediatric endocrinology. Offers expanded coverage of genetics, diabetes and obesitytopics of increasing concern in pediatric endocrinology today. Presents the work of many new contributors for fresh perspectives on the current state of pediatric endocrinology. Provides new tables of normal values and growth charts for monitoring your patients progress. Concepts, Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests and Imagingmaking the material easy to navigate.

Table of Contents

Molecular Endocrinology and Endocrine Genetics

Receptor Transduction of Hormone Action

Disorders of Bone Mineral Metabolism: Normal Homeostasis

Ambiguous Genitalia

Hypoglycemia in Neonates and Infants

Disorders of the Thyroid in the Newborn and Infant

Thyroid Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

Disorders of Growth Hormone/Insulin-like Growth Factor Secretion and Action

Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypoglycemia in the Infant and Child

The Adrenal Cortex and its Disorders

Pheochromocytoma and the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes

Puberty and Its Disorders in the Female

Turner Syndrome

The Testes: Disorders of Sexual Differentiation and Puberty in the Male

Disorders of Mineral Homeostasis in the Newborn, Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes

Disorders of Energy Balance

Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Laboratory Methods in Pediatric Endocrinology

Index

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