Practical endocrinology and diabetes in children / Joseph E. Raine ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Raine, Joseph E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diabetes in children.

Pediatric endocrinology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is the ideal bench-side companion for the practising paediatrician and endocrinologist, bridging the gap between large reference books and short reviews of aspects of endocrinology. This third edition contains a variety of new features such as key web links, guidelines, case studies illustrating diagnostic difficulties which will help all those studying for postgraduate examinations such as the MRCPCH. The book provides a highly clinical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a clear and user frien

Contents:

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children; Contents; Preface to the Third Edition; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1 Diabetes Mellitus; 2 Hypoglycaemia; 3 Short Stature; 4 Tall Stature; 5 Puberty; 6 Thyroid Disorders; 7 Disorders of Sex Development and Common Genital Anomalies; 8 Adrenal Disorders; 9 Salt and Water Balance; 10 Calcium and Bone; 11 Obesity; 12 Endocrine Effects of Cancer Treatment; Appendix 1 Growth and BMI Charts; Appendix 2 CAH Therapy Card; Index

Notes:

"Revision of: Practical endocrinology and diabetes in children. 2nd ed. Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., c2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-40748-5

9786613407481

1-4443-4210-X

1-4443-4211-8

OCLC:

769189182