Endocrinology in Clinical Practice

Endocrinology is a complex specialty that spans a wide range of diseases, disorders, and conditions. The field is now moving toward an increasingly personalized approach to patient management, with a greater focus on mechanisms of disease and biomarkers. Written by internationally renowned specialis [...]
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Endocrinology is a complex specialty that spans a wide range of diseases, disorders, and conditions. The field is now moving toward an increasingly personalized approach to patient management, with a greater focus on mechanisms of disease and biomarkers. Written by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Endocrinology in Clinical Practice provides a cutting-edge, problem-orientated approach to the management of clinical problems in endocrinology.Highlights of the new edition include:An overview of neuroendocrine diseaseStrides made by the identification of aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein mutations in patients with familial isolated pituitary adenomasThe diverse roles of IGF-IChanges in diagnostic imaging and the increasing use of positron emission tomographyThe rapidly increasing incidence of neuroendocrine tumors and their managementHereditary primary hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasiaMechanistic and genomic advances related to disorders of calcium regulation and infertilityThe endocrinology of agingProtocols for pituitary function testingWith complete updates to existing chapters, the second edition also presents new research data, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and safety concerns related to existing therapies. This edition offers current guidance and scientifically focused information relevant to a range of clinical problems, making it an essential reference for practicing endocrinologists and specialist clinicians.