Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition

Description:


Now fully revised and updated, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition, remains your go-to reference for authoritative content on the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. World-renowned authors and editors expertly bridge the gap between basic science and clinical information, keeping you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field.

Features:

• Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference.
• Includes new chapters on Skeletal Regulation of Metabolism, Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Therapeutics, and MODY and Atypical Diabetes.
• Reflects updated approaches to transgender medicine as well as new coverage of viral infections, including COVID-

  19.

• Covers hot topics such as personalized medicine; the latest methodologies and trends regarding cancer genomics, precision oncology, and cell biology; and updates in key areas such as adrenal dysfunction and diabetes.
• Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bone disorders, obesity and thyroid disease, as well as pituitary, gonadal, and adrenal disorders, and much more—all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient.
• Features contributions from today’s thought leaders in endocrinology.
• Contains a selected reading list and highlighted key references nominated by the editors.

• An digital version is included with purchase. The digital allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Table Of Contents:

Section I. Hormones and Hormone Action

1. Principles of Endocrinology

2. Principles of Hormone Action

3. Genetics of Endocrinology

4. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders
Section II. Hypothalamus and Pituitary

5. Neuroendocrinology

6. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation

7. Pituitary Adenomas and Masses

8. Posterior Pituitary
Section III. Thyroid

9. Thyroid Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation

10. Hyperthyroid Disorders

11. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis

12. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies
Section IV. Adrenal Cortex and Endocrine Hypertension

13. The Adrenal Cortex

14. Endocrine Hypertension
Section V. Sexual Development and Function

15. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis

16. Hormonal Contraception

17. Testicular Disorders

18. Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Section VI. Endocrinology and the Lifespan
A. Maternal-Fetal

19. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy

20. Endocrinology of Fetal Development
B. Childhood

21. Differences of Sex Development

22. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children

23. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty

24. Transgender Endocrinology
C. Adulthood

25. Hormones and Athletic Performance

26. Endocrine Function and Aging
Section VII. Mineral Metabolism

27. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

28. Endocrine Functions of Bone

29. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects

30. Rickets and Osteomalacia

31. Kidney Stones
Section VIII. Disorders of Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism

32. Physiology of Insulin Secretion

33. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

34. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

35. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

36. Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Diagnostics and Therapeutics

37. Monogenic Diabetes

38. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

39. Hypoglycemia

40. Obesity and Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores

41. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism
Section IX. Polyendocrine and Neoplastic Disorders

42. Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes

43. Neuroendocrine Tumors and Disorders

44. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes

45. Endocrinology of Cancer Management and Survivorship

46. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS

47. Acute and Chronic COVID-19 and the Endocrine System

48. Endocrine Disorders of Critical Illness
Index