Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children (eBook)

Joseph E. Raine, MD, FRCPCH, DCH, Consultant Paediatrician,Whittington Hospital, London, UK Malcolm D. C. Donaldson, MD, FRCP, DCH, Senior Lecturerin Child Health and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist,Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK John W. Gregory, MBChB, MD, FRCP, DCH, FRCPCH, Professorof Paediatric Endocrinology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK Guy Van Vliet, Professor of Paediatrics and Chief ofEndocrinology, Sainte-Justine Hospital, Montreal, Canada

Preface.

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.

"This book is a useful introduction to basic diabetes andendocrinology in children ... The text is a good introductionfor nurses in this area of practice." (NursingChildren and Young People, 1July 2012)

"Usability: This hardcover book is very user friendly andprovides practical information in a succinct manner ... Reviewer'sSummary: This book is a concise and practical guide to thediagnosis and treatment of pediatric diabetes and endocrineconditions. It would be very useful for any clinician whoencounters pediatric patients with these conditions." (The Annalsof Pharmacotherapy, 1 November 2011)