Sperling Pediatric Endocrinology

<p>An ideal resource for both pediatricians and endocrinologists, <i>Sperling’s Pediatric Endocrinology, 5th Edition</i>, brings you fully up to date with <b>accelerating research; new discoveries</b> in metabolic, biochemical and molecular mechanisms; and the resulting <b>advances in today’s clinical care.</b> The editorial team of world-renowned pediatric endocrinologists led by Dr. Mark Sperling, as well as expert contributing authors, cover <b>comprehensive and current aspects of both basic science and clinical practice</b>. Whether you’re preparing for certification or have extensive clinical experience, this detailed, authoritative reference helps you increase your knowledge and determine the best possible course for every patient<i>.</p></i><ul> <li>Delivers <b>trusted guidance in every area of the field</b>: including Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests.</li> <p> <li>Features <b>new topics</b> such as transgender issues in children and adolescents and endocrinology of pregnancy, the fetus and the placenta.</li> <p> <li>Offers <b>expert coverage of hot topics</b> such as disorders of sexual development, molecular basis of endocrine disorders, hypoglycemia in newborns and infants; neonatal and other monogenic forms of diabetes; Type I and Type II diabetes and their treatment with new insulins together with the progress in an artificial pancreas and new medications for T2DM in adolescents; the obesity epidemic and role of bariatric surgery; and advances toward personalized medicine.</li> <p> <li>Includes <b>easy-to-follow algorithms</b> and numerous quick-reference tables and boxes in every clinical chapter, plus <b>interactive questions online</b> for self-assessment.</li> <p> <li>Offers <b>state-of-the-art information and fresh perspectives</b> from new and award-winning authors in such areas as disorders of growth, multiple endocrine tumors, and puberty and its disorders in girls and boys.</li> <b> <li>Enhanced</b> <b>eBook version included with purchase. </b>Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li></ul>