Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 4th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 4th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 4th Edition, edited by Katharine Owen, Helen Turner and John Wass, is a comprehensive yet concise clinical guide to endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic medicine.

Published by Oxford University Press as part of the trusted Oxford Medical Handbooks series, the book provides practical guidance for investigating, diagnosing and managing common, rare and complex endocrine conditions.

This fully updated edition incorporates current clinical guidelines, new therapies and valuable clinical pearls. It also contains new chapters on transitional endocrinology and diabetes, practical nursing considerations and the genetics of endocrine disease.

Expanded sections on inherited endocrine syndromes and multiple endocrine neoplasia provide further support when managing uncommon or complicated presentations. Clearly identified boxes, tables and practical summaries enable rapid consultation in clinics, hospital wards and emergency settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of endocrinology and diabetes
• Practical and concise format for rapid clinical reference
• Fully updated treatment recommendations and guidelines
• Includes current and emerging endocrine therapies
• New chapter on transitional endocrinology and diabetes
• New guidance on practical nursing considerations
• New chapter covering the genetics of endocrinology
• Expanded coverage of inherited endocrine syndromes and MEN
• Clinical pearls highlighting important points in patient care
• Special boxes addressing rare and complicated situations
• Covers endocrine and diabetic emergencies
• Suitable for clinical practice and postgraduate examinations

Major Topics Covered

• Thyroid anatomy, physiology and investigation
• Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid nodules, goitre and thyroid cancer
• Pituitary disorders and pituitary tumours
• Acromegaly and growth-hormone disorders
• Adrenal insufficiency and Cushing syndrome
• Phaeochromocytoma and primary aldosteronism
• Reproductive endocrinology
• Endocrinology in pregnancy
• Calcium and bone metabolism
• Parathyroid disorders and osteoporosis
• Paediatric endocrinology
• Growth and puberty disorders
• Transitional endocrinology
• Neuroendocrine disorders
• Inherited endocrine syndromes
• Multiple endocrine neoplasia
• Endocrine genetics
• Endocrine tumours and endocrine surgery
• Classification and diagnosis of diabetes
• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Insulin and non-insulin therapies
• Diabetes technology and glucose monitoring
• Diabetes during pregnancy
• Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycaemic emergencies
• Diabetic eye, kidney, nerve and foot complications
• Lipid disorders and hyperlipidaemia
• Obesity and metabolic medicine

Recommended For

• Endocrinologists and diabetologists
• Endocrinology and diabetes trainees
• Internal-medicine residents
• Interns and junior doctors
• General practitioners and family physicians
• Specialist diabetes nurses
• MRCP and postgraduate examination candidates
• Medical students during clinical training
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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