Essential Endocrinology (Essentials) - Softcover

Brook, Charles G. D.; Marshall, Nicholas J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632036222 ISBN 13: 9780632036226

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1996

Synopsis

Essential Endocrinology explains the subject of endocrinology and endocrine disease in a clear and logical fashion and presents it to the medical student in the context of clinical medicine. In this way, the entire scope of the subject is treated and an explanation of endocrine disease is coherently built upon sound scientific principles. This book bridges the gap between basic science and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Written by a clinician and a teacher of preclinical science it covers the cellular mechanisms of hormone action and an account of each of the main glands. While aiming to be comprehensive, it does not impose upon students information which is superfluous to their needs. Understanding basic concepts will allow them to build on their foundations and frequent references to clinical problems should remind them of the link between science and practice which is particularly exemplified in endocrinology. The book also informs about laboratory methodology and imaging as applied to endocrinology

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"The book deserves to be very successful..." The Lancet on the First Edition "...I doubt whether the student could do better..." Hospital Update on the First Edition

From the Back Cover:

Essential Endocrinology clearly explains the molecular and physiological aspects of endocrinology and shows how knowledge of the fundamentals informs the understanding of endocrine diseases and their management. The distinguished author team has ensured that all topics are presented in a straightforward, accessible manner for ease of understanding. Each of the major endocrine systems is covered, with careful attention to the integration of basic medical science with clinical endocrine practice. Case studies are incorporated to give further value as a learning resource.

• A completely revised Chapter 2, reflecting both established and newer molecular mechanisms of hormone action.
  
• Opening chapters clearly describing the synthesis and secretion of hormones and the key topic of endocrine homeostasis.
  
• One entirely new appendix which gives a simple formula for working out steroid structures, thereby alleviating the need to learn by rote this difficult section of endocrinology.
  
• Two revised appendices covering techniques for measurement of hormones and classical experiments to characterise the interaction of hormones with their receptors.
  
• Clear, explanatory line diagrams throughout depicting the underlying concepts of the text.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0632036222
• ISBN 13: 9780632036226
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192