Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism: A Practical Guide for Medical Students

Description:

Developed from time-tested material utilized in endocrinology courses for medical students, this comprehensive and practical guide draws together a number of related disciplines to create a straightforward and accessible approach to the study of endocrine and metabolic diseases. Designed with the student in mind, each of the main endocrine organs and disorders are covered in thematic sections on diabetes, thyroid disorders, calcium disorders, adrenal disorders, and hypothalamus and pituitary disorders. Opening with clear learning objectives, chapters within each section discuss core concepts, anatomy, embryology, histology, testing, diagnosis and pharmacology, and include clinical case scenarios and multiple choice review questions. Full-color figures and diagrams enhance and extend the content. Perfect for in-class reference or board licensing review, Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism is an indispensable resource for medical and nursing students alike.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Endocrinology Concepts

Part I. Diabetes

2. Getting Prepared Series for Diabetes

3. Diabetes Types and Diagnosis

4. Diabetes Complications

5. Diabetes Pharmacology

6. Diabetes Cases

Part II. Thyroid

7. Getting Prepared Series for Thyroid

8. Abnormal Thyroid Function

9. Thyroid Testing

10. Thyroid Pharmacology

11. Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

12. Thyroid Cases

Part III. Calcium

13. Getting Prepared Series for Calcium

14. Hypercalcemia

15. Hypocalcemia

16. Calcium Pharmacology

17. Calcium Cases

Part IV. Adrenal

18. Getting Prepared Series for Adrenal

19. Adrenal Cortex

20. Adrenal Testing

21. Adrenal Pharmacology

22. Secondary Hypertension

23. Adrenal Cases

Part V. Hypothalamus and Pituitary

24. Getting Prepared Series for Pituitary

25. Prolactin

26. Growth Hormone

27. Reproductive Function

28. Posterior Pituitary

29. Pituitary Cases

30. Puberty Cases

Back Matter