Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology - 9781405161091

Based on Brook's Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology, this handbook presents evidence-based practice in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric endocrine disorders. Focusing on bedside problem solving, the handbook covers disorders of classic hormones as well as disorders of growth factors, regulatory peptides, and neuroendocrinology. Age-specific endocrine disorders are considered in dedicated chapters. Clinical advice is supported with scientific background and diagnostic and therapeutic decision trees for at-a-glance guidance. Chapter summaries, key point boxes, and b&w clinical photos are included, along with material on normal pediatric laboratory values and growth charts. Brook is professor emeritus of pediatric endocrinology at University College-London. Brown is associate professor of pediatrics the Harvard Medical School. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)