Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology & Diabetes 4e (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

This book provides comprehensive coverage of both endocrinology and diabetes in a practical and concise format. Featuring new chapters on transition in endocrinology and diabetes, practical nursing considerations, and the genetics of endocrinology, and expanded sections on Inherited endocrine syndromes and MEN, it includes clinical pearls, new therapies and guidelines, and specific boxes to aid in rare or complicated situations The indispensable guide to all aspects of clinical care, the Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes has been fully updated for its fourth edition, providing comprehensive coverage of both disciplines in a practical and concise format. Featuring new chapters on transition in endocrinology and diabetes, practical nursing considerations, and the genetics of endocrinology, and expanded sections on inherited endocrine syndromes and MEN, it retains the clear organisation and layout for ease of reference as the previous edition over a broader range of topics. Combining authority, relevance, and reliability, this title includes new therapies and guidelines alongside 'clinical pearl' and 'tricky situation' boxes to aide readers in rare or complicated situations. This is the must-have guide for all trainees and specialist nurses in endocrinology and diabetes. About the Author Katharine Owen, Associate Professor of Diabetes, NIHR Clinical Scientist, and Honorary Consultant Physician, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,Helen Turner, Consultant in Endocrinology, The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,John Wass, Professor of Endocrinology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK Katharine Owen's work focuses on the genetic aetiology of diabetes in young adults, the characterisation of rare kinds of diabetes, and the development of diagnostic protocols for monogenic diabetes. She established the Young Diabetes in Oxford study, a resource of over 1200 individuals with young-onset diabetes in the Thames Valley. She is also a clinical consultant, leading the young adult and monogenic diabetes services, and is Diabetes Clinical Lead for the Oxford Academic Health Science Network. Helen Turner's main research interests are pathophysiology and management of pituitary tumours. She also runs the adult Turner's Syndrome clinic at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism as well as being the clinical lead for governance. She has an active interest in legal issues relevant to medical care. John Wass is the Professor of Endocrinology at Oxford University and was Head of the Department of Endocrinology at the Oxford Centre of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism until 2012.His research interests include all pituitary tumours, especially acromegaly, adrenal disease, angiogenesis in endocrinology, and the genetics of osteoporosis and thyroid disease. He has published extensively in both books and journals and has been president of the European Federation of Endocrine Societies and Chairman of the Society of Endocrinology. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pituitary Society in 2017, and was awarded the Distinguished Physician of the Year Award by the American Endocrine Society in 2015 Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors Symbols and abbreviations 1 Thyroid 2 Pituitary 3 Adrenal 4 Reproductive endocrinology 5 Endocrinology in pregnancy 6 Calcium and bone metabolism 7 Paediatric endocrinology 8 Transitional endocrinology 9 Neuroendocrine disorders 10 Inherited endocrine syndromes and MEN 11 Endocrinology and ageing 12 Endocrinology aspects of other clinical or physiological situations 13 Genetic testing in endocrinology 14 Practical and nursing aspects of endocrine conditions 15 Diabetes 16 Lipids and hyperlipidaemia 17 Obesity 18 Pitfalls in laboratory endocrinology Appendix 1: Medicolegal considerations Appendix 2: COVID-19 resources Appendix 3: Reference intervals Index ## Abstract This book provides comprehensive coverage of both endocrinology and diabetes in a practical and concise format. Featuring new chapters on transition in endocrinology and diabetes, practical nursing considerations, and the genetics of endocrinology, and expanded sections on Inherited endocrine syndromes and MEN, it includes clinical pearls, new therapies and guidelines, and specific boxes to aid in rare or complicated situations. Practical, concise, and fully updated with three new chapters on aspects of endocrinology and diabetes, this fourth edition is the must-have guide for all trainees and specialist nurses in both disciplines Practical, concise, and fully updated with three new chapters on aspects of endocrinology and diabetes, this new edition is the must-have guide for all trainees and specialist nurses in both disciplines