Description
Now fully revised and updated, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition, remains your go-to reference for authoritative content on the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. World-renowned authors and editors expertly bridge the gap between basic science and clinical information, keeping 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.- Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference.- Includes new chapters on Skeletal Regulation of Metabolism, Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Therapeutics, and MODY and Atypical Diabetes.- Reflects updated approaches to transgender medicine as well as new coverage of viral infections, including COVID-19.- Covers hot topics such as personalized medicine; the latest methodologies and trends regarding cancer genomics, precision oncology, and cell biology; and updates in key areas such as adrenal dysfunction and diabetes.- Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bone disorders, obesity and thyroid disease, as well as pituitary, gonadal, and adrenal disorders, and much more—all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient.- Features contributions from today's thought leaders in endocrinology.- Contains a selected reading list and highlighted key references nominated by the editors.
Table of Contents
1. Principles of Endocrinology2. Principles of Hormone Action3. Genetics of Endocrinology4. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders5. Neuroendocrinology6. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation7. Pituitary Adenomas and Masses8. Posterior Pituitary9. Thyroid Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation10. Hyperthyroid Disorders11. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis12. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies13. The Adrenal Cortex14. Endocrine Hypertension15. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis16. Hormonal Contraception17. Testicular Disorders18. Sexual Function and Dysfunction19. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy20. Endocrinology of Fetal Development21. Differences of Sex Development22. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children23. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty24. Transgender Endocrinology25. Hormones and Athletic Performance26. Endocrine Function and Aging27. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism28. Endocrine Functions of Bone29. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects30. Rickets and Osteomalacia31. Kidney Stones32. Physiology of Insulin Secretion33. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus34. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus35. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus36. Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Diagnostics and Therapeutics37. Monogenic Diabetes38. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus39. Hypoglycemia40. Obesity and Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores41. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism42. Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes43. Neuroendocrine Tumors and Disorders44. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes45. Endocrinology of Cancer Management and Survivorship46. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS47. Acute and Chronic COVID-19 and the Endocrine System48. Endocrine Disorders of Critical Illness
