Main description:

Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is the ideal bench-side companion for the practising paediatrician and endocrinologist, bridging the gap between large reference books and short reviews of aspects of endocrinology. This third edition contains a variety of new features such as key web links, guidelines, case studies illustrating diagnostic difficulties which will help all those studying for postgraduate examinations such as the MRCPCH. The book provides a highly clinical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a clear and user friendly format. There are sections on how to deal with emergencies, as well as information on potential pitfalls, controversial areas and future developments. Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is an essential guide for trainee paediatricians, paediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists as well as diabetes and endocrinology nurse specialists.

Contents:

Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Diabetes Mellitus. 2 Hypoglycaemia. 3 Short Stature. 4 Tall Stature. 5 Puberty. 6 Thyroid Disorders. 7 Disorders of Sex Development and Common Genital Anomalies. 8; Adrenal disorders. 9 Salt and water balance. 10 Calcium and bone. 11 Obesity. 12 Endocrine effects of cancer treatment. Appendix 1 Growth and BMI charts. Appendix 2 CAH therapy card. Index.