Preface
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine has been a respected
information source for more than 60 years. Over time,
the traditional textbook has evolved to meet the needs of
internists, family physicians, nurses, and other health care
providers. The growing list of Harrison’s products now
includes Harrison’s for the iPad, Harrison’s Manual of Medicine,
and Harrison’s Online. This book, Harrison’s Endocrinology,
now in its third edition, is a compilation of chapters
related to the specialty of endocrinology.
Our readers consistently note the sophistication of the
material in the specialty sections of Harrison’s. Our goal
was to bring this information to readers in a more compact
and usable form. Because the topic is more focused,
it was possible to increase the presentation of the material
by enlarging the text and the tables. We have also
included a Review and Self-Assessment section that includes
questions and answers to provoke reflection and
to provide additional teaching points.
The clinical manifestations of endocrine disorders
can usually be explained by considering the physiologic
role of hormones, which are either deficient or excessive.
Thus, a thorough understanding of hormone action
and principles of hormone feedback arms the clinician
with a logical diagnostic approach and a conceptual
framework for treatment approaches. The first chapter
of the book, Principles of Endocrinology, provides this
type of “systems” overview. Using numerous examples
of translational research, this introduction links genetics,
cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology
and treatment. The integration of pathophysiology with
clinical management is a hallmark of Harrison’s, and can
be found throughout each of the subsequent diseaseoriented
chapters. The book is divided into five main
sections that reflect the physiologic roots of endocrinology:
(I) Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders;
(II) Reproductive Endocrinology; (III) Diabetes Mellitus,
Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; (IV) Disorders Affecting
Multiple Endocrine Systems; and (V) Disorders of
Bone and Calcium Metabolism…
information source for more than 60 years. Over time,
the traditional textbook has evolved to meet the needs of
internists, family physicians, nurses, and other health care
providers. The growing list of Harrison’s products now
includes Harrison’s for the iPad, Harrison’s Manual of Medicine,
and Harrison’s Online. This book, Harrison’s Endocrinology,
now in its third edition, is a compilation of chapters
related to the specialty of endocrinology.
Our readers consistently note the sophistication of the
material in the specialty sections of Harrison’s. Our goal
was to bring this information to readers in a more compact
and usable form. Because the topic is more focused,
it was possible to increase the presentation of the material
by enlarging the text and the tables. We have also
included a Review and Self-Assessment section that includes
questions and answers to provoke reflection and
to provide additional teaching points.
The clinical manifestations of endocrine disorders
can usually be explained by considering the physiologic
role of hormones, which are either deficient or excessive.
Thus, a thorough understanding of hormone action
and principles of hormone feedback arms the clinician
with a logical diagnostic approach and a conceptual
framework for treatment approaches. The first chapter
of the book, Principles of Endocrinology, provides this
type of “systems” overview. Using numerous examples
of translational research, this introduction links genetics,
cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology
and treatment. The integration of pathophysiology with
clinical management is a hallmark of Harrison’s, and can
be found throughout each of the subsequent diseaseoriented
chapters. The book is divided into five main
sections that reflect the physiologic roots of endocrinology:
(I) Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders;
(II) Reproductive Endocrinology; (III) Diabetes Mellitus,
Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; (IV) Disorders Affecting
Multiple Endocrine Systems; and (V) Disorders of
Bone and Calcium Metabolism…
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