Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes
Author | : Shern L. Chew, BSc, MD, FRCP |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 2005-12-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780443073038 |
ISBN-13 | : 0443073031 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A highly illustrated textbook of diabetes and endocrinology for medical students and junior doctors. An accessible coverage of diabetes and endocrinology in the graphic ICT format, making full use of line diagrams, colour photographs, tables and boxes. Comprehensive coverage of all common conditions, as well as the treatable rarer diseases. Boxes emphasise important clinical practice points. Summaries of crucial clinical trials are provided. Role of more specialised investigations, such as dynamic endocrine tests and magnetic resonance imaging are discussed. Relevant physiology and anatomy is included to enable understanding of tests and management.