Williams Textbook of Endocrinology Now fully revised and updated, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition, remains your go-to reference for authoritative content on the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. World-renowned authors and editors expertly bridge the gap between basic science and clinical information, keeping you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field.

• Presents current information in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format for quick reference.
• Includes new chapters on Skeletal Regulation of Metabolism, Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Therapeutics, and MODY and Atypical Diabetes.
• Reflects updated approaches to transgender medicine as well as new coverage of viral infections, including COVID-19.
• Covers hot topics such as personalized medicine; the latest methodologies and trends regarding cancer genomics, precision oncology, and cell biology; and updates in key areas such as adrenal dysfunction and diabetes.
• Provides state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, metabolic bone disorders, obesity and thyroid disease, as well as pituitary, gonadal, and adrenal disorders, and much more―all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient.
• Features contributions from today’s thought leaders in endocrinology.
• Contains a selected reading list and highlighted key references nominated by the editors.

Review

The worldwide gold standard textbook in endocrinology

About the Author

Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, FRCP, MACP, is Executive VP and Dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Contents

۱. Principles of Endocrinology
۲. Principles of Hormone Action
۳. Genetics of Endocrinology
۴. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders
۵. Neuroendocrinology
۶. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
۷. Pituitary Adenomas and Masses
۸. Posterior Pituitary
۹. Thyroid Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
۱۰. Hyperthyroid Disorders
۱۱. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis
۱۲. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies
۱۳. The Adrenal Cortex
۱۴. Endocrine Hypertension
۱۵. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis
۱۶. Hormonal Contraception
۱۷. Testicular Disorders
۱۸. Sexual Function and Dysfunction
۱۹. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
۲۰. Endocrinology of Fetal Development
۲۱. Differences of Sex Development
۲۲. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children
۲۳. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty
۲۴. Transgender Endocrinology
۲۵. Hormones and Athletic Performance
۲۶. Endocrine Function and Aging
۲۷. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
۲۸. Endocrine Functions of Bone
۲۹. Osteoporosis: Basic and Clinical Aspects
۳۰. Rickets and Osteomalacia
۳۱. Kidney Stones
۳۲. Physiology of Insulin Secretion
۳۳. Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
۳۴. Therapeutics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
۳۵. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
۳۶. Digitized Approaches to Diabetes Diagnostics and Therapeutics
۳۷. Monogenic Diabetes
۳۸. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
۳۹. Hypoglycemia
۴۰. Obesity and Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores
۴۱. Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism
۴۲. Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
۴۳. Neuroendocrine Tumors and Disorders
۴۴. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes
۴۵. Endocrinology of Cancer Management and Survivorship
۴۶. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
۴۷. Acute and Chronic COVID-19 and the Endocrine System
۴۸. Endocrine Disorders of Critical Illness