Harrison's Endocrinology, Second Edition

Endocrinology--with all the authority of HARRISON'S A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "It is intended for students, residents, and fellows interested in endocrinology.It also serves as a good reference source or review book for general internists. Each chapter is written by authors recognized as authorities in the field....This well-written, easy to read book provides a thorough baseline understanding of the major subjects in endocrinology. It can be used both for review and for quick reference for a specific topic. Due to the continuous advances in our understanding of endocrine diseases and treatments, the second edition is a necessary update."--Doody's Review Service Featuring the chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison's principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.Features: Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know endocrinology topics, including pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal disorders; reproductive endocrinology; diabetes mellitus, obesity, and lipoprotein metabolism; disorders affecting multiple endocrine systems, and disorders of bone and calcium metabolismIntegration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topicsHelpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance88 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17eContent updates, new developments, and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e29 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e: Anthony S. Fauci, MD Eugene Braunwald, MD Dennis L. Kasper, MD Stephen L. Hauser, MD Dan L. Longo, MD J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD

Table of Contents:
Contributors Preface 1. Principles of Endocrinology, J. Larry Jameson SECTION I: PITUITARY, THYROID, AND ADRENAL DISORDERS 2. Disorders of the Anterior Pituitary and Hypothalamus, Shlomo Melmed, J. Larry Jameson 3. Disorders of the Neurohypophysis, Gary L. Robertson 4. Disorders of the Thyroid Gland, J. Larry Jameson, Anthony P. Weetman 5. Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex, Gordon H. Williams, Robert G. Dluhy 6. Pheochromocytoma, Hartmut P.H. Neumann SECTION II: REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY 7. Disorders of Sex Development, John C. Achermann, J. Larry Jameson 8. Disorders of the Testes and Male Reproductive System, Shalender Bhasin, J. Larry Jameson 9. Testicular Cancer, Robert J. Motzer, George J. Bosl 10. The Female Reproductive System: Infertility and Contraception, Janet E. Hall 11. Menstrual Disorders and Pelvic Pain, Janet E. Hall 12. The Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy, JoAnn E. Manson, Shari S. Bassuk 13. Hirsutism and Virilization, David A. Ehrmann 14. Gynecologic Malignancies, Robert C. Young 15. Sexual Dysfunction, Kevin T. McVary SECTION III: DIABETES MELLITUS, OBESITY, LIPOPROTEIN METABOLISM 16. Biology of Obesity, Jeffrey S. Flier, Eleftheria Maratos-Flier 17. Evaluation and Management of Obesity, Robert F. Kushner 18. The Metabolic Syndrome, Robert H. Eckel 19. Diabetes Mellitus, Alvin C. Powers 20. Hypoglycemia, Philip E. Cryer 21. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism, Daniel J. Rader, Helen H. Hobbs SECTION IV: DISORDERS AFFECTING MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS 22. Endocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas, Robert T. Jensen 23. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias and Autoimmune Endocrinopathies, Camilo Jimenez, Robert F. Gagel 24. Endocrine Paraneoplastic Syndromes, J. Larry Jameson SECTION V: DISORDERS OF BONE AND CALCIUM METABOLISM 25. Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Health and Disease, F. Richard Bringhurst, Marie B. Demay, Stephen M. Krane, Henry M. Kronenberg 26. Approach to Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia, Sundeep Khosla 27. Diseases of the Parathyroid Gland, John T. Potts, Jr. 28. Osteoporosis, Robert Lindsay, Felicia Cosman 29. Paget's Disease and Other Dysplasias of Bone, Murray J. Favus, Tamara J. Vokes Appendix Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance, Alexander Kratz, Michael A. Pesce, Daniel J. Fink Review and Self-Assessment, Charles Wiener, Gerald Bloomfield, Cynthia D. Brown, Joshua Schiffer, Adam Spivak Index

About the Author :
C.F. Kettering Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.