Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th Edition

Expertly bridging the gap between basic science and clinical information, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 14th Edition, brings together an outstanding collection of world-renowned authors to provide authoritative discussions of the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. New chapters and significant revisions throughout keep you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field.

Table Of Contents:

Section I: HORMONES AND HORMONE ACTION
1. Principles of Endocrinology
2. Principles of Hormone Action
3. Genetics of Endocrinology
4. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders
5. The Global Burden of Endocrine Disease
6. Navigating Through Clinical Practice Guidelines in Endocrinology
Section II: HYPOTHALAMUS AND PITUITARY
7. Neuroendocrinology
8. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
9. Pituitary Masses and Tumors
10. Posterior Pituitary
Section III: THYROID
11. Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
12. Hyperthyroid Disorders
13. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis
14. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies
Section IV: ADRENAL CORTEX AND ENDOCRINE HYPERTENSION
15. The Adrenal Cortex
16. Endocrine Hypertension
Section V: SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION
17. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis
18. Hormonal Contraception
19. Testicular Disorders
20. Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
21. Transgender Endocrinology
Section VI: ENDOCRINOLOGY AND THE LIFE SPAN
Section VI A: Maternal-Fetal
22. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
23. Endocrinology of Fetal Development
Section VI B: Childhood
24. Disorders of Sex Development
25. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children
26. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty
Section VI C: Adult
27. Hormones and Athletic Performance
28. Endocrinology and Aging
Section VII: MINERAL METABOLISM
29. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
30. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects
31. Rickets and Osteomalacia
32. Kidney Stones
Section VIII: DISORDERS OF CARBOHYDRATE AND FAT METABOLISM
33. Physiology of Insulin Secretion
34. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
35. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
36. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
37. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
38. Hypoglycemia
39. Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores
40. Obesity
41. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
Section IX: POLYENDOCRINE AND NEOPLASTIC DISORDERS
42. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
43. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes
44. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
45. Neuroendocrine Tumors
46. Endocrinology of Cancer Survivors