Textbook of endocrinology (Philadelphia, Pa.); Williams' textbook of endocrinology

The state-of-the-art, tenth edition of endocrinology's classic text bridges the gap between basic science and endocrinology clinical practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes new material on the thyroid and diabetes mellitus to reflect today's explosive increase in knowledge. Written by an outstanding team of authors, the 10th edition features numerous new authors who provide fresh perspectives. Ch. 1. Principles of endocrinology Ch. 2. The endocrine patient Ch. 3. Genetic control of peptide hormone formation Ch. 4. Mechanism of action of hormones that act on nuclear receptors Ch. 5. Mechanism of action of hormones that act at the cell surface Ch. 6. Laboratory techniques for recognition of endocrine disorders Ch. 7. Neuroendocrinology Ch. 8. Anterior pituitary Ch. 9. Posterior pituitary gland Ch. 10. Thyroid physiology and diagnostic evaluation of patients with thyroid disorders Ch. 11. Thyrotoxicosis Ch. 12. Hypothyroidism and thyroiditis Ch. 13. Nontoxic goiter and thyroid neoplasia Ch. 14. The adrenal cortex Ch. 15. Endocrine hypertension Ch. 16. The physiology and pathology of the female reproductive axis Ch. 17. Fertility control: current approaches and global aspects Ch. 18. Disorders of the testes and the male reproductive tract Ch. 19. Sexual dysfunction in men and women Ch. 20. Endocrine changes in pregnancy Ch. 21. Endocrinology of fetal development Ch. 22. Disorders of sex differentiation Ch. 23. Normal and aberrant growth Ch. 24. Puberty: ontogeny, neuroendocrinology, physiology, and disorders Ch. 25. Endocrinology and aging Ch. 26. Hormones and disorders of mineral metabolism Ch. 27. Metabolic bone disease Ch. 28. Kidney stones Ch. 29. Type 2 diabetes mellitus Ch. 30. Type 1 diabetes mellitus Ch. 31. Complications of diabetes mellitus Ch. 32. Glucose homeostasis and hypoglycemia Ch. 33. Obesity Ch. 34. Disorders of lipid metabolism Ch. 35. Pathogenesis of endocrine tumors Ch. 36. Multiple endocrine neoplasia Ch. 37. The immunoendocrinopathy syndromes Ch. 38. Gastrointestinal hormones and gut endocrine tumors Ch. 39. Endocrine-responsive cancer Ch. 40. Humoral manifestations of malignancy Ch. 41. Carcinoid tumors, carcinoid syndrome, and related disorders Williams TEXTBOOK OF ENDOCRINOLOGY has been the premier source in the field for over 50 years, bringing together internationally recognized experts to provide cutting-edge, practice-applicable coverage of the functions and diseases of the endocrine organs. Now, with the wealth of new molecular and physiologic knowledge that has emerged over the last five years, there has never been a better time to put the new 10th Edition on your shelf. Concrete guidelines enable you to apply the latest scientific advances and provide optimal, state-of-the-art patient care.