Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology

Endocrinology's bestselling single-source reference is now in full color! Covers both basic science AND clinical medicine! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW (of prior edition) "This book, one of the best endocrine textbooks, manages to be comprehensive but not overwhelming. Since various aspects of clinical endocrinology have changed in recent years, a new edition is certainly warranted. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in endocrinology."--Doody's Review Service Greenspan's Basic & Clinical Endocrinology is the one-stop guide to the entire field of clinical endocrinology and its scientific underpinnings. Featuring a new full-color presentation with hundreds of illustrations and clinical photographs, the ninth edition provides a succinct, leading edge overview of the underlying molecular biology of the endocrine system, and the clinical approach to specific diseases and disorders. Features NEW full-color presentation NEW design and format makes the information easier to find and use Essential for board certification preparation in medicine and endocrinology Primarily written by clinicians and researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, recognized as one of the world's top endocrine research treatment centers Perfect for integrated or traditional curricula Coverage of both basic science and clinical medicine. Contents Chapter 1. Hormones and Hormone Action. David G. Gardner, MD, Mark Anderson, MD, PhD and Robert Nissenson, PhD Chapter 2. Endocrine Autoimmunity. Juan Carlos Jaume, MD Chapter 3. Evidence-Based Endocrinology. David C. Aron, MD, MS Chapter 4. Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland. Bradley R. Javorsky, MD, David C. Aron, MD, MS, James W. Findling, MD and J. Blake Tyrrell, MD Chapter 5. Posterior Pituitary (Neurohypophysis). Alan G. Robinson, MD Chapter 6. Growth. Dennis Styne, MD Chapter 7. The Thyroid Gland. David S. Cooper, MD and Paul W. Ladenson, MA (Oxon.), MD Chapter 8. Metabolic Bone Disease. Dolores Shoback, MD, Deborah Sellmeyer, MD and Daniel D. Bikle, MD, PhD. Chapter 9. Glucocorticoids and Adrenal Androgens. Ty B.Carroll, MD, David C. Aron, MD, MS, James W. Findling, MD and J. Blake Tyrrell, MD. Chapter 10. Endocrine Hypertension. William F. Young, Jr., MD, MSc. Chapter 11. Adrenal Medulla and Paraganglia. Paul A. Fitzgerald, MD. Chapter 12. Testes. Glenn D. Braunstein, MD. Chapter 13. Female Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Mitchell P. Rosen, MD and Marcelle I. Cedars, MD. Chapter 14. Disorders of Sexual Determination and Differentiation. Felix A. Conte, MD and Melvin M. Grumbach, MD. Chapter 15. Puberty. Dennis Styne, MD. Chapter 16. The Endocrinology of Pregnancy. Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD and Martina L. Badell, MD. Chapter 17. Pancreatic Hormones and Diabetes Mellitus. Umesh Masharani, MB, BS, MRCP(UK) and Michael S. German, MD. Chapter 18. Hypoglycemic Disorders. Umesh Masharani, MB, BS, MRCP(UK) and Stephen E. Gitelman, MD. Chapter 19. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism. Mary J. Malloy, MD and John P. Kane, MD, PhD. Chapter 20. Obesity and Overweight. Christian Vaisse, MD, PhD and Alka Kanaya, MD. Chapter 21. Humoral Manifestations of Malignancy. Dolores Shoback, MD and Janet L Funk, MD. Chapter 22. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia. David G. Gardner, MD. Chapter 23. Geriatric Endocrinology. Susan L. Greenspan, MD, Mary Korytkowski, MD and Neil M. Resnick, MD Chapter 24. Endocrine Emergencies. David G. Gardner, MD. Chapter 25. AIDS Endocrinopathies. Carl Grunfeld, MD, PhD and Grace Lee, MD. Chapter 26. Endocrine Surgery. Geeta Lal, MD and Orlo H Clark, MD Appendix: Normal Hormone Reference Ranges