Synopses & Reviews
A Guide to the Practice of Paediatric Endocrinology concisely catalogs and analyzes the hormonal problems of children and offers practical guidance for their diagnosis and treatment. The author examines each of the endocrine glands and covers such topics as sexual development, growth, weight, puberty, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, salt and water balance, calcium balance, glucose homeostasis, and neoplasia. He then suggests practical procedures for managing ailments in each of these areas, including tests, imaging, and drug treatment, with specific information on normal values for the tests and guides to drug dosages. The volume is illustrated throughout with photographs and clear, informative charts. For all pediatricians and endocrinologists, this book will be a vital resource on hormonal disorders in children.
Review
"...a small, easily portable book that covers the most important areas of pediatric endocrinology." Bernard L. Silverman, Doody's Health Science Publications
Synopsis
This concise and practical book is designed for paediatricians and endocrinologists, trained or in training, who see children with endocrine problems. The author has distilled his vast experience and expertise in this area to provide hard-hitting, practical advice on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these endocrine disorders. It is not a heavily referenced tome but a monograph in the true sense of the word - a book in which an expert describes and discusses the area of his expertise for the benefit and interest of others.
Description
Includes bibliographical references [p. 174] and index.
Table of Contents
1. Intersex; 2. Growth; 3. Puberty; 4. The thyroid gland; 5. The adrenal gland; 6. Salt and water balance; 7. Calcium balance; 8. Glucose homeostasis; 9. The endocrine consequences of neoplasis; 10. Practical procedures; Index.