Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes by John A H Wass

Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes by John A H Wass

This unique pocket guide to endocrinology and diabetes has been fully revised for the new edition. Written in conjunction with the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, it covers clinical investigation and management of both common and rare conditions, and includes the protocols and explicit clinical information necessary for the management of individual patients with endocrine and diabetic disorders. The second edition includes new chapters on endocrine replacement therapies, complementary therapies and chronic fatigue, as well as the latest guidelines and information on new therapies. There are also expanded sections on paediatrics, thyroid disorders, and reproduction - including male and female HRT. Numerous diagrams are included to illustrate important conditions, and the revised design and layout aid quick reference with useful summary boxes. Fully reviewed by an expert panel of referees, ensuring that it continues to provide high-quality information of international standing, this is the indispensable companion for all those caring for patients with endocrine or diabetic problems.

This book is a useful reference text for diabetes and endocrinology that can be used in the day-to-day workplaceBMA Medical Book Competition 2010 This is an excellent pocket guide for endocrine disorders. This edition has been extensively updated, providing a great resource for endocrinologists and nonendocrinologists alike. Doody's Notes (Ronald N Cohen MD, University of Chicago Medical Center)

Dr Helen Turner (MA (Cantab.) MD FRCP LLB Hons) trained at Cambridge University followed by St Bartholomewü¾Œ¦”¼s Hospital, and has been a Consultant Endocrinologist in Oxford since 2000. Her MD research was ü¾Œ¦”¼angiogenesis in endocrine tumoursü¾Œ¦”¼. She has written many research papers and her main clinical
and research interests are Turner Syndrome and the Management of Thyroid eye disease. She initiated and edits the successful Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology which is now in its third edition.

Richard Eastell qualified in medicine from Edinburgh in 1977. He trained in endocrinology in Edinburgh, Northwick Park and at the Mayo Clinic (Dr B L Riggs). He leads a research group on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis; of particular note is his contribution to the use of
bone turnover markers and the development of treatments for osteoporosis. He was the first European elected to the Council of ASBMR and was its 2013 meeting clinical co-chair. His work has recently been recognised by the Ian MacIntyre Medal (2011), Philippe Bordier Award (2012) (European Calcified
Tissue Society), Frederic C Bartter Award 2014 (American Society for Bone and Mineral Research) and IBIS Team Member awarded 2014 Translational Cancer Research Prize, Cancer Research UK, 2014.

Ashley Grossman graduated in Psychology and Social Anthropology from the University of London, and then in Neurosciences and eventually Medicine from University College London: he is Professor of Endocrinology and Fellow of Green-Templeton College at the University of Oxford, Professor of
Neuroendocrinology at Barts and the London School of Medicine, and Consultant NET Endocrinologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London. His current interests revolve around the pathogenesis of endocrine tumours including adrenal, pituitary and neuroendocrine tumours. He is a Fellow of the Academy of
Medical Sciences, and author or co-author of some 850 original articles and reviews.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780198567394
ISBN 10	0198567391
Title	Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Author	John A H Wass
Series	Oxford Handbooks Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2009-06-20
Number of pages	952
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.