Full Description
Recent Advances in Endocrinology and Diabetes - 1 features a collection of in-depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible format and featuring such topics as neuroendocrine tumours, kisspeptin and the pharmacotherapy of obesity, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview and emphasises points of interest. This first volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians.
Key points
11 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of endocrinology and diabetes
All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the 'Key Points for Clinical Practice' section at the end of each chapter
All chapters are written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content
Full colour photographs throughout
Contents
Chapter 1: An update in the diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome
Chapter 2: Medical treatments for acromegaly
Chapter 3: Familial Pituitary Tumour Syndromes
Chapter 4: The role of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in the Management of Thyroid Carcinoma
Chapter 5: Disorders of bone and calcium homeostasis
Chapter 6: Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumours
Chapter 7: Adrenal Tumours
Chapter 8: Kisspeptin: A Multi-Functional Hormone with Emerging Roles in Reproduction, Malignancy & the Cardiovascular/Metabolic Systems
Chapter 9: Male infertility
Chapter 10: Pharmacotherapy of Obesity
Chapter 11: Novel treatment options for diabetes mellitus
