Recent Advances in Endocrinology and Diabetes - 1

 Recent Advances in Endocrinology and Diabetes - 1 features a collection of in-depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible format and featuring such topics as neuroendocrine tumours, kisspeptin and the pharmacotherapy of obesity, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview and emphasises points of interest. This first volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians.

Key points

• 11 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of endocrinology and diabetes

• All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the ‘Key Points for Clinical Practice’ section at the end of each chapter

• All chapters are written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content

• Full colour photographs throughout

Contents: Chapter 1: An update in the diagnosis and management of Cushing’s syndrome Chapter 2: Medical treatments for acromegaly Chapter 3: Familial Pituitary Tumour Syndromes Chapter 4: The role of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in the Management of Thyroid Carcinoma Chapter 5: Disorders of bone and calcium homeostasis Chapter 6: Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumours Chapter 7: Adrenal Tumours Chapter 8: Kisspeptin: A Multi-Functional Hormone with Emerging Roles in Reproduction, Malignancy & the Cardiovascular/Metabolic Systems Chapter 9: Male infertility Chapter 10: Pharmacotherapy of Obesity Chapter 11: Novel treatment options for diabetes mellitus