Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to endocrinology for clinicians and trainees.

Beginning with an overview of the endocrine system, the text then describes the chemistry and mechanism of hormones and their clinical significance.

The following sections discuss the role of different organs in the endocrine system, including glands, the pancreas, and gonads. The next chapters cover hormones in other organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and heart.

The book concludes with discussion on endocrine tumours and growth factors.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to endocrinology for clinicians and trainees
In depth discussion on chemistry and mechanism of hormones
Examines role of different organs in the endocrine system
Includes chapters on endocrine tumours and growth factors

Contents:

Introduction
Hormone Action
Hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Hormones Regulation Calcium Metabolism
Pancreas
Gonads
Adipose Tissue
Pineal Gland
Gastrointestinal Tract Hormones
Hormones from Liver
Hormones from Kidney
Hormones from Heart
Retinoic Acid
Prostaglandins
Nitric Oxide
Endocrine Tumours
Growth Factors