Specialist Training in Endocrinology

Specialist training in Endocrinology is written for those doctors starting their career in this specialty (or in general internal medicine). The text presents a succinct account of the subject concentrating on diagnostic techniques, treatment and management. Throughout extensive use is made graphics, lists and tables. The aim is to provide a 'bridge' between introductory undergraduate texts and the very large and expensive major reference works.

Wherever possible evidence-based treatment options are given and referenced. A detailed list of further reading is also provided.

Key Features

Series aimed at specialist registrar level
Matches published training guidelines
Succinct style making use of bullet points, boxes, tables, graphics etc
Highly accessible four-colour design

Contents
Pituitary and hypothalamic disease. Disorders of growth, puberty and sexual differentiation. Disorders of the thyroid gland. Disorders of calcium metabolism. Adrenal disorders. Endocrine gonadal disease. Investigation and treatment of the infertile couple. Endocrine disease in pregnancy. Neuroendocrine and inherited endocrine tumours. Endocrine emergencies.

Author Information
By Maurice Scanlon, Professor of Endocrinology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK; and D. A. Rees, Consultant Endorcinologist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.