Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology

Commended in the Endocrinology category of the 2008 BMA Medical Book CompetitionThe Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology provides an up-to-date clinical guide presenting best (and, where possible, evidence-based) practice in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric endocrine disorders.It is a companion title to Brook's Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology, which is well established as the leading international work of reference in the field of pediatric endocrinology, covering endocrine disorders, their diagnosis and treatment. Content: Chapter 1 The Application of Science to Clinical Practice (pages 1–13): Chapter 2 The Endocrine Problems of Infancy (pages 14–32): Chapter 3 Problems of Growth in Childhood (pages 33–58): Chapter 4 Problems of Puberty and Adolescence (pages 59–83): Chapter 5 The Thyroid Gland (pages 84–98): Chapter 6 The Adrenal Gland (pages 99–122): Chapter 7 Disorders of Calcium and Bone Metabolism (pages 123–145): Chapter 8 Water Balance (pages 146–163): Chapter 9 Polyglandular Syndromes (pages 164–171): Chapter 10 Hypoglycemia (pages 172–178): Chapter 11 Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (pages 179–188): Chapter 12 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (pages 189–213): Chapter 13 Tests and Normal Values in Pediatric Endocrinology (pages 214–237):