Williams Textbook of Endocrinology by Kronenberg MD, Henry M. (Hardcover)

Description: About this productProduct InformationIn your complex and dynamic field, it can be a struggle to continually integrate the latest scientific and clinical information into your everyday patient care. The 11th Edition of this beloved reference is the solution! Leading authorities provide just the right blend of scientific insight and clinical know-how to help you overcome any clinical challenge. A new full-color, extremely user-friendly format makes reference a snap. And, full-text online access lets you search the contents rapidly from any computer! Chapters bridge the gap between basic science and clinical applications, providing the right context for optimal diagnosis and treatment. Chapters by the leading authorities in endocrinology equip you with authoritative opinions on any challenge you face. New chapters on hormones and athletic performance · neuroendocrine control of appetite and body weight · and HIV/AIDS keep you up to date on these timely topics. New evidence-based screening algorithms and treatment boxes deliver reliable clinical guidance at a glance. New full-color illustrations throughout help you grasp essential concepts easily. Full-text online access lets you search the book instantly on your computer and download images for your next presentation. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.Product IdentifiersPublisherElsevierISBN-101416029117ISBN-139781416029113eBay Product ID (ePID)60535848Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2007LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight161.3 OzWidth8.5in.Height8.8in.Length10.9in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition22Table of ContentSection I: Hormones and Hormone Action Chapter 1: Principles of Endocrinology-H. Kronenberg/S. Melmed/K. Polonsky/P. Larsen Chapter 2: The Endocrine Patient-D. Federman Chapter 3: Genetic Control of Peptide Hormone Formation-J. Habener Chapter 4: Mechanism of Action of Hormones that Act on Nuclear Receptors-M. Lazar Chapter 5: Mechanism of Action of Hormones that Act at the Cell Surface-A. Spiegel/C. Su/S. Taylor Chapter 6: Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders-G. Klee Section II: Hypothalamus and Pituitary Chapter 7: (Classic) Neuroendocrinology-M. Low Chapter 8: Anterior Pituitary-S. Melmed/D. Kleinberg Chapter 9: Posterior Pituitary-A. Robinson Section III: Thyroid Chapter 10: Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation of Patients with Thyroid Disorders-P. Larsen/T. Davies/M. Schlumberger/I. Hay Chapter 11: Thyrotoxicosis-T. Davies/P. Larsen Chapter 12: Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis-G. Brent/T. Davies/P. Larsen Chapter 13: Nontoxic Goiter and Thyroid Neoplasia-M. Schlumberger/I. Hay/S. Filetti Section IV: Adrenal Cortex and Endocrine Hypertension Chapter 14: The Adrenal Cortex-P. Stewart Chapter 15: Endocrine Hypertension-W. Young Section V: Reproduction Chapter 16: The Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis-S. Bulun/Y. Adashi Chapter 17: Fertility Control: Current Approaches and Global Aspects-M. Kafrissen/E. Adashi/P. Darney Chapter 18: Disorders of the Testes and the Male Reproductive Tract-S. Bhasin Chapter 19: Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women-S. Bhasin/W. Hellstrom/R. Rosen Section VI: Endocrinology and the Life Span Chapter 20: Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy-G. Braunstein Chapter 21: Endocrinology of Fetal Development-D. Fisher Chapter 22: Disorders of Sex Differentiation-I. Hughes Chapter 23: Normal and Aberrant Growth-E. Reiter/R. Rosenfeld Chapter 24: Puberty: Ontogeny, Neuroendocrinology, Physiology, and Disorders-D. Styne/M. Grumbach Chapter 25: Hormones and Athletic Performance-C. Strasburger/E. Ghigo/F. Lanfranco Chapter 26: Endocrinology of Aging-S. Lamberts Section VII: Mineral Metabolism Chapter 27: Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism-F. Bringhurst/M. Demay/H. Kronenberg Chapter 28: Metabolic Bone Disease-L. Raisz/B. Kream/J. Lorenzo Chapter 29: Kidney Stones-R. Monk/D. Bushinsky Section VIII: Disorders of Carbohydrates and Metabolism Chapter 30: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus-J. Buse/K. Polonsky/C. Burant Chapter 31: Type 1 Diabetes-G. Eisenbarth/K. Polonsky/J. Buse Chapter 32: Complications of Diabetes Mellitus-M. Brownlee Chapter 33: Glucose Homeostasis and Hypoglycemia-P. Cryer Section IX: Body Fat and Lipid Metabolism Chapter 34: Neuroendocrine Control of Appetite and Body Weight-J. Elmquist/R. Cone Chapter 35: Obesity-S. Klein Chapter 36: Disorders of Lipid Metabolism-R. Mahley Chapter 37: Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS-Grinspoon Chapter 38: Gastrointestinal Hormonal Disorders-D. Drucker Section X: Polyendocrine Disorders Chapter 39: Pathogenesis of Endocrine Tumors-A. Arnold Chapter 40: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia-R. Gagel/S. Marx Chapter 41: Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes-G. Eisenbarth/P. Gottlieb/Barker Section XI: Paraendocrine and Neoplastic Syndromes Chapter 42: Endocrine-Responsive Cancer-R. Santen Chapter 43: Hormonal Manifestations of Malignancy-G. Strewler Chapter 44: Carcinoid Tumors, Carcinoid Syndrome and Related Disorders-K. QbergIllustratedYesDewey Decimal616.4Age LevelScholarly & ProfessionalCopyright Date2008AuthorHenry M. KronenbergEdition Number11Number of Pages1936 PagesEdition DescriptionRevised EditionLc Classification NumberRc648Reviews"More complete and up-to-date than everIt remains the best and fastest source of reasoned opinions."JAMA "Provide[s] a depth and breadth of coverage that is difficult to find in any other single textA valuable resource for any endocrinologist, particularly for practicing clinicians."Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism Reviews are of the last editionLccn2007-026873

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