| Introduction |
The entire content of the Endocrinology and Metabolism sections of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16e -- complete with review questions, new algorithms and diagrams, and clinical photographs -- edited by a team of the world's most respected physicians. |
| Description |
Everything You Would Expect from Harrison's -- and more! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is a thorough review of major topics in endocrinology, encompassing many "bread and butter" aspects of the field including pituitary, thyroid, and bone diseases as well as diabetes, obesity, and endocrine tumors. Reproductive endocrinology is also addressed....This is an excellent overview of endocrine disease for students, residents, or fellows with a particular interest in endocrinology. It is also suitable for general internists who would like to hone their knowledge in endocrinology. The author writes that the book is intended for both students of medicine and practicing physicians, an appropriate audience."--Doody's Review Service Featuring the contents of the Endocrinology section of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th Edition -- enhanced with important updates, new and annotated references, new illustrations, and self-assessment/exam review Questions and Answers -- this next-generation resource is perfect for the backpack, the wards, and in all clinical situations. Also great for students! The book offers ease of use, the expertise of renowned editors and contributors, Harrison's famed coverage of disease mechanisms, invaluable guidelines for ensuring diagnostic accuracy, and state-of-the-art treatment strategies. Harrison's Endocrinology delivers: |
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| Author Biography |
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD Irving S. Cutter Professor and Chairman Department of Medicine Northwestern University Medical School Physician-in-Chief, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Dennis L. Kasper, MD, MA (Hon) William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Executive Dean for Academic Programs Harvard Medical School Director, Channing Laboratory Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women?s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Anthony S. Fauci, MD Chief, Laboratory of Immunoregulation Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland Eugene Brauwald, AB, MD, MA (Hon), MD (Hon), ScD (Hon) Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine Faculty Dean for Academic Programs at Brigham and Women?s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Vice-President for Academic Programs Partners HealthCare System, Boston, Massachusetts
Dan L. Longo, MD Scientific Director National Institute of on Aging National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, Maryland
Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Chairman and Betty Anker Fife Professor
Department of Neurology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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