Endocrinology and Diabetes (Lecture Notes) Balancing depth and accessibility, Endocrinology and Diabetes: Lecture Notes, 2nd Edition, provides medical students and junior doctors with the key information needed to understand mechanisms of endocrine conditions. This popular revision guide covers endocrine anatomy and physiology, scientific background, clinical presentations, diagnosis and management of various endocrine disorders. Clear and concise chapters focus on conditions commonly encountered in both clinical practice and assessments.

Now in full colour, the second edition has been updated with further figures that demonstrate features of endocrine conditions.

• Features enhanced and expanded coverage of all major topics within diabetes and endocrinology
• Reflects the current knowledge base, evidence, and best practices in the field
• Provides easy access to the scientific background, presentation, diagnosis, and management of each condition
• Offers up-to-date information for those preparing for MRCP or endocrinology specialty exams
• Includes boxed sections in every chapter highlighting key points to aid revision and recall

Endocrinology and Diabetes: Lecture Notes, 2nd Edition, remains a must-have for medical students, specialist nurses, junior doctors, and trainees working on endocrinology rotations or preparing for the Specialty Certificate Examination in Endocrinology.

Contents

۱ Thyroid anatomy and physiology
۲ Hypothyroidism
۳ Thyrotoxicosis
۴ Goitre thyroid nodules and cancer
۵ Adrenal anatomy and physiology
۶ Adrenal insufficiency
۷ Primary hyperaldosteronism
۸ Phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas
۹ Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
۱۰ Adrenal incidentalomas
۱۱ Pituitary anatomy and physiology
۱۲ Pituitary tumours and other sellar disorders
۱۳ Hypopituitarism
۱۴ Hyperprolactinaemia
۱۵ Acromegaly
۱۶ Cushing syndrome
۱۷ Diabetes insipidus
۱۸ Hyponatraemia and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
۱۹ Male reproductive physiology and hypogonadism
۲۰ Gynaecomastia
۲۱ Female reproductive physiology amenorrhoea and premature ovarian insufficiency
۲۲ Polycystic ovary syndrome
۲۳ Menopause
۲۴ Calcium homeostasis hypercalcaemia and primary hyperparathyroidism
۲۵ Hypocalcaemia
۲۶ Osteomalacia
۲۷ Osteoporosis
۲۸ Paget Disease of Bone
۲۹ Disorders of puberty
۳۰ Growth and stature
۳۱ Endocrine disorders of pregnancy
۳۲ Neuroendocrine tumours
۳۳ Obesity
۳۴ Diabetes mellitus: classification pathogenesis and diagnosis
۳۵ Treatment of diabetes mellitus
۳۶ Diabetic emergencies
۳۷ Diabetic retinopathy
۳۸ Diabetic nephropathy
۳۹ Diabetic neuropathy
۴۰ Musculoskeletal and dermatological manifestations of diabetes