The Endocrine System at a Glance - Softcover

Greenstein, Ben; Wood, Diana, M.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444332155 ISBN 13: 9781444332155

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 2011

Synopsis

The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a highly illustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principles and mechanisms of endocrinology and the key endocrine organs, followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology. Clinical scenarios contextualise the basic science and illustrate how endocrine conditions present, are diagnosed, and are treated on the wards.

This third edition:

• Includes new material on basic diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis of endocrine disorders
• Features new material on cancer and endocrinology
• Includes MCQs for each chapter

The Endocrine System at a Glance is ideal for all medical students studying endocrinology and revising for final exams, as well as preparing for clinical attachments. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions and nurses specialising in endocrinology.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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Everything you need to know about Endocrinology...at a Glance!

The Endocrine System at a Glance provides a highly illustrated and unambiguous introduction to the basic principles and mechanisms of endocrinology, and the key endocrine organs, followed by sections on reproductive and metabolic endocrinology. Clinical scenarios contextualise the basic science and illustrate how endocrine conditions present, are diagnosed, and are treated on the wards.

This third edition:

• Includes new material on basic diagnostic tests used in the diagnosis of endocrine disorders
• Features new material on cancer and endocrinology
• Includes MCQs for each chapter

Endocrinology at a Glance is ideal for all medical students studying endocrinology and revising for fi nal exams, as well as preparing for clinical attachments. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions and nurses specialising in endocrinology.

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About the Author:

Ben Greenstein is Senior Visiting Research Fellow in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Free School of Medicine, London

Diana Wood is Director of Medical Education and Clinical Dean at the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1444332155
• ISBN 13: 9781444332155
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 143