<:st>Cited in and suggested for initial purchase by . This three-volume reference reviews all aspects of endocrinology, both basic and clinical, taking into account the many developments of the last five years. Following an introductory chapter on the principles of hormone action, the remaining 193 contributions cover diabetes mellitus, carbohydrate metabolism, and lipid disorders; thyroid gland; adrenal gland and glucocorticoids; endocrine hypertension and mineralocorticoids; male and female reproduction; pregnancy; tumor syndromes; testing and treatment; new topics including growth and maturation; immunology; anorexia nervosa, obesity, and nutrition; the breast; and testing and hormones. Abundantly illustrated. Edited by Leslie J. Degroot (U. of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) and J. Larry Jameson (Northwestern U. Medical School), who are also contributors.
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-- A complete, authoritative, up-to-date analysis of endocrine disease and basic endocrine physiology.
-- Every aspect of endocrinology is covered in significant detail by an authority in the field.
-- A clinical focus emphasizes diagnosis and therapy, with a brand new section on diagnostic methods and the pharmaceutical therapies used in treatment.