Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is aimed at paediatricians in general hospitals and at junior paediatric staff with an interest in paediatric endocrinology and/or diabetes.It bridges the gap between the large detailed endocrine references and the short review of endocrinology, providing a practical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a readable and user friendly format. There is particular emphasis on the practical management of...
More DescriptionPractical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children is aimed at paediatricians in general hospitals and at junior paediatric staff with an interest in paediatric endocrinology and/or diabetes.It bridges the gap between the large detailed endocrine references and the short review of endocrinology, providing a practical, concise and up-to-date account of paediatric endocrinology and diabetes in a readable and user friendly format. There is particular emphasis on the practical management of diabetes.Most chapters conclude with guidelines on which conditions to refer to a specialist centre and an outline of controversial areas. Also included at the end of each chapter are case studies that illustrate diagnostic difficulties which will also help those studying for postgraduate examinations.The book will also be of interest to the medical student, the nurse working on the paediatric endocrinology ward and the diabetes nurse specialist.