An ideal resource for both pediatricians and endocrinologists,
Sperling’s Pediatric Endocrinology, 5th Edition
, brings you fully up to date with
accelerating research; new discoveries
in metabolic, biochemical and molecular mechanisms; and the resulting
advances in today’s clinical care.
The editorial team of world-renowned pediatric endocrinologists led by Dr. Mark Sperling, as well as expert contributing authors, cover
comprehensive and current aspects of both basic science and clinical practice
. 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
.
Delivers
trusted guidance in every area of the field
: including Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests.
Features
new topics
such as transgender issues in children and adolescents and endocrinology of pregnancy, the fetus and the placenta.
Offers
expert coverage of hot topics
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.
Includes
easy-to-follow algorithms
and numerous quick-reference tables and boxes in every clinical chapter, plus
interactive questions online
for self-assessment.
state-of-the-art information and fresh perspectives
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.
Enhanced
eBook version included with purchase.
Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.