Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology

This updated guide offers essential insights for managing children's endocrine disorders. Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology is a vital resource for modern clinical practice.

This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals managing endocrine disorders in children. Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology is part of the renowned Pediatric Practice series, offering updated clinical insights and decision-making tools tailored for contemporary practice. The book employs a problem-oriented approach, seamlessly integrating pathophysiology with clinical management, making it a valuable asset for practitioners in the field. With numerous illustrations and figures, it clarifies the principles of both normal and abnormal physiology, along with treatment rationales and outcomes.

The initial chapter, titled General Concepts and Physiology, establishes a foundational understanding of hormone action and feedback control, linking genetics, cell biology, and physiology to pathophysiology. Subsequent chapters delve into various endocrine disorders, including those related to growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal function, sex development, and metabolism. This structured approach ensures that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in pediatric endocrinology.

In its second edition, Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology has been thoroughly updated, incorporating new sections on genetics relevant to endocrinology and an overview of metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia. A new chapter on enteric hormones has also been introduced. The book emphasizes practical tools such as diagnostic algorithms, treatment guidelines, and referral considerations, making it an indispensable guide for pediatric healthcare providers.