Pediatric Endocrinology And Growth

The ability to recognize key physical signs on examination of the child is vital in the diagnosis of pediatric endocrine and growth disorders. Pediatric Endocrinology and Growth illustrates these physical signs in colour and reviews the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment for each condition, providing a concise overview of the complex sub-specialty. This illustrated text describes the physical examination and history-taking, with guides to growth charts measurement techniques and physical signs. It then focuses on specific problems, from growth disorders to glucose homeostasis, early or late sexual development abnormal genitalia, goiter, failure to thrive and obesity. Each chapter reviews the pathology and physiology of the disorders as well as the differential diagnosis and preferred treatment options. Guidance is given on which cases should be referred to a specialist pediatric endocrinologist. Individual new chapters on Diabetes (Glucose Homeostasis), Obesity and failure to Thrive. Much more on the genetic basis of endocrine and growth disorders and antenatal treatment. Text expanded to make the new edition an illustrated text instead of an atlas. Much more on treatment options, including all new therapies, while still indicating when to refer to a specialist. Selected references now given with each chapter.

Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 renowned contributors that comprehensively address every topic and trend relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and endocrine-related diso

A state-of-the-art and concise guide to the clinical management of pediatric endocrine disorders, the second edition of the highly regarded Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide covers the most common and challenging conditions seen by practicing endocrinologists and primary care physicians, including growth, hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, calcium and bone, and reproductive disorders, as well as metabolic syndromes. This expanded second edition includes new topics being seen more commonly in pediatric endocrinology practices related to obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and lipid disorders. Each chapter contains an introductory discussion of the problem, a review of the clinical features that characterize it, the criteria needed to establish a diagnosis, and a comprehensive therapy section delineating the risks and benefits of the best therapeutic options available. Invaluable tables summarize the critical factors in etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapeutic dosages. Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide, Second Edition, is a comprehensive resource for all clinicians concerned with the myriad endocrinologic disorders seen in children and adolescents.

Practical Pediatric Endocrinology in a Limited Resource Setting provides a guide for managing pediatric endocrine problems in a limited resource setting, together with an outline of the bases for these disorders. The book outlines a plan for coming to a likely diagnosis in situations where resources are constrained, and suggests ways to access more sophisticated technologies for diagnostic confirmation and extension of available tools. Further extending and complementing each chapter is a series of scenarios for use as teaching and learning tools. Together with a clinical question, all chapters include a suggested outline for assessment that assists readers facing similar situations in daily practice. Each scenario works through a typical series of deductive steps used to establish a working diagnosis, while considering both a differential diagnosis and reminding readers of current knowledge around the subject matter. Provides a working knowledge of pediatric endocrinology, from the viewpoint of practical application, for residents and clinicians practicing in settings with scarce material resources Features clinically based chapters, empahsising workable diagnoses and management plans in limited resource situations Includes information on Type 1 diabetes mellitus, given its increasing prevalence worldwide Describes basic research techniques and planning, intended to foster collaboration between colleagues and other centers in clinical or basic research, which can inform clinical practice and drive innovation

This New Edition is today's most comprehensive, definitive reference in the field, incorporating all of today's explosive discoveries in basic and clinical endocrinology. Its reliable, cutting-edge guidance for a full range of problems is combined with a wealth of information on the physiological, biochemical, and genetic basis at the molecular biological level. Dr. Mark A. Sperling and 33 contributing experts bring readers the benefits of discovery at the bench and its application at the bedside. New chapters, extensive revisions, and compelling updates will keep readers at the forefront of the diagnosis and management of endocrine disease in children. Incorporates the explosive growth in molecular biology as it relates to developmental and pediatric endocrinology. Extensively revised and updated chapters throughout reflect the latest information. Coverage of up-to-the-minute topics in the field, including molecular, biochemical, and clinical basis of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy and childhood diabetes mellitus energy balance/obesity growth hormone paradigms of mechanisms of hormone action, and others Contributions from new authors from distinguished institutions Numerous brand-new illustrations depict the most current information, particularly the basic science/genetic basis of certain entities

This heavily illustrated desk manual geared toward the sub-specialist provides easy access to brief written and pictorial information regarding the assessment of potential endocrine disorders. Key points regarding clinical examinations of children with suspected endocrine disorders including history-taking; measurement of height, weight, skin fold thickness, etc; laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging are covered in the text. Accompanying clinical photographs illustrate the physical signs that characterize endocrine disorders.

"Pescovitz and Eugster, both affiliated with the Section for Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetology at Indiana University School of Medicine, provide essential information on the mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of pediatric endocrine disorders. Aspects of human development and physiology are combined with information on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Within each of the traditional endocrine systems, contemporary molecular genetics and developmental endocrinology are presented, followed by material on specific clinical disorders and therapeutic strategies. Interspersed throughout the book are chapters devoted to emerging issues such as childhood obesity, short stature, and treatment of children with disorders of sexual differentiation. B&w photos and diagnostic images are included. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)"--[source inconnue].

Market: pediatricians, pediatric residents, pediatric nurse practitioners, endocrinologists 500 full-color illustrations Full-color presentation includes features such as a consistent outline format, icons throughout, boxed elements, “tips” and “pearls” with graphics to draw the reader's eye

The neuroendocrine system plays a pivotal role in the control of growth, puberty, reproduction, and intermediate metabolism. This title presents the research on neuroendocrine physiology, advances in the control of the onset of puberty and its disorders, and basic and clinical aspects of the GH/IGF-1 and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axes.