Oxford handbook of endocrinology and diabetes

New to this edition

Diabetes chapter has been fully revised and expanded to enhance its practical focus
New and expanded chapters dedicated to endocrine surgery, and obesity
Other new topics include intrinsic imperfections of endocrine replacement therapy, transition to adult care, and survivors of childhood cancer
Chapter layout has been revised and simpified to ensure ease-of-reference

The indispensable guide to all aspects of clinical care, the Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes has been fully revised for its third edition. Concise, practical, and packed with vital information and invaluable hands-on advice, this is the must have resource for all those managing patients with endocrine and diabetic disorders.

This unique pocket guide has been updated with new dedicated chapters on endocrine surgery, endocrinology and ageing, and obesity, as well as new topics, including intrinsic imperfections of endocrine replacement therapy, transition to adult care, and survivors of childhood cancer. Written in conjunction with the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, it covers clinical investigation and management of both common and rare conditions. Following the latest protocols and clinical guidelines it ensures readers are up-to-date with the latest clinical care and practice. Clear, concise, and easy-to-use, this handbook will ensure readers have all the information they need at their fingertips.

Table of contents:


1: Thyroid
2: Pituitary
3: Adrenals
4: Reproductive endocrinology
5: Endocrine disorders of pregnancy
6: Calcium and bone metabolism
7: Paediatric endocrinology
8: Neuroendocrine disorders
9: Inherited endocrine syndromes and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)
10: Miscellaneous endocrinology
11: Diabetes
12: Lipids and hyperlipidaemia
13: Obesity
14: Laboratory endocrinology