Mosby's Color Atlas and Text of Diabetes and Endocrinology
By- Paul Belchetz, MD, FRCP, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Peter Hammond, MD, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, UK
Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations, this concise textbook of endocrinology and diabetes bridges the gap between specialist textbooks and color atlases. It's extensively illustrated throughout, reflecting the importance of learning to recognize and interpret clinical signs. Providing a comprehensive and thorough overview of the specialty, the text also features a succinct and easy-to-use format making it ideal for use as a quick reference or revision aid.
Audience
Medical students, Residents, Physician Assistant students
Paperback, 432 Pages
Published: January 2003
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-7234-3104-6
Contents
- DIABETES SECTION
Introduction
Clinical presentation of diabetes
Living with diabetes
Management of diabetes
Complications of diabetes
Acute complications of diabetes
Macrovascular diseases and hypertension
Diabetic eye disease
Diabetic Nephropathy
Skin and soft tissue problems
Diabetic foot disease and neuropathy
Diabetes in special groups
ENDOCRINOLOGY SECTION
Introduction
Acute endocrine emergencies
Hypothalamo-pituitary disorders
Endocrinological problems in children and adolescents
Thyroid disorders
Disorders of the adrenal glands
Reproductive endocrinology
Metabolic bone disease and calcium disorders
Hypoglycemia
Gastrointestinal hormones
Familial endocrine disorders and ectopic hormones
