Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071814868 ISBN 13: 9780071814867

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2013

Endocrinology – as only HARRISON’S can cover it

A Doody's Core Title for 2015.

Featuring a superb compilation of chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.

Features

• An organization that reflects the physiologic roots of endocrinology: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders; Reproductive Endocrinology; Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; Disorders Affecting Multiple Endocrine Systems; and Disorders of Bone and Calcium Metabolism
• An important introduction that uses numerous examples of translational research to link genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology and treatment
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
• 108 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18e
• Updates and new developments since the publication of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
• 29 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of endocrinology
• Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

Product Description:

Endocrinology – as only HARRISON’S can cover it

Featuring a superb compilation of chapters on endocrinology that appear in Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition, this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison’s. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation.

Features

• An organization that reflects the physiologic roots of endocrinology: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders; Reproductive Endocrinology; Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; Disorders Affecting Multiple Endocrine Systems; and Disorders of Bone and Calcium Metabolism
• An important introduction that uses numerous examples of translational research to link genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology and treatment
• Integration of pathophysiology with clinical management
• 108 high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18e
• Updates and new developments since the publication of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
• 29 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of endocrinology
• Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance

About the Author:

J. Larry Jameson MD PhD
Lewis Landsberg Dean
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago Illinois

Dr Jameson was just awarded the Fred Conrad Koch Award for 2009, given by the Endocrine Society for outstanding contributions to the field of endocrinology It is the highest award given to the endocrine society.