Endocrinology and Metabolism

Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of this book provides readers with a comprehensive review of the physiologic and pathophysiologic principles of endocrine and metabolic disorders. It focuses on the steps necessary to establish a clinical diagnosis.

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Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of this book provides readers with a comprehensive review of the physiologic and pathophysiologic principles - with specific details of practical management - of endocrine and metabolic disorders. In addition to covering the broad spectrum of endocrine and metabolic diseases, it focuses on the steps necessary to establish a clinical diagnosis and the details of instituting and maintaining a therapeutic regimen. As a practical feature, it systematically reviews the indications for laboratory testing and offers suggestions for interpreting results.