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Record Nr.

UNINA9910143286803321

Titolo

Practical endocrinology and diabetes in children [[electronic resource] /] / Joseph E. Raine ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., c2006

ISBN

1-280-74801-X

9786610748013

0-470-98493-7

0-470-99485-1

1-4051-7313-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (254 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RaineJoseph E

Disciplina

618.92462

Soggetti

Diabetes in children

Pediatric endocrinology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Diabetes mellitus -- Hypoglycaemia -- Short stature -- Tall stature -- Puberty -- Thyroid disorders -- Intersex and other disorders of sexual differentiation -- Adrenal disorders -- Salt and water balance -- Calcium and bone -- Obesity -- Endocrine effects of cancer treatment.

Sommario/riassunto

The practical manual for pediatricians and endocrinologists Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children, Second Edition, continues to provide a very practical overview of managing endocrine problems in children. Coverage of each disorder reflects its clinical importance. The material is organized in such a way that it can be referred to at a moment's notice. Helpful overviews of epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnoses and psychosocial issues support the advice on management principles.  New features of this Second Edition inclu