Williams Textbook of Endocrinology 15/e > 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.

-Key Features-

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.
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

-Author Information-

Edited by Shlomo Melmed, Professor of Medicine, Dean of the Medical Faculty, Cedars Sinai Health System, USA; Richard J. Auchus, MD, PhD, Professor, Departments of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, University of Michigan, Endocrinology Service Chief, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Allison B. Goldfine, MD, Associate Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Lecturer, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, Director, Translational Medicine Cardiometabolic Disease Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Clifford J. Rosen, MD, Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts and Peter A. Kopp

Section I: Hormones and Hormone Action

1. Principles of Endocrinology
2. Clinical Endocrinology: A Personal View
3. Principles of Hormone Action
4. Genetics of Endocrinology
5. Health Care Reform, Population Health, and the Endocrinologist
6. Laboratory Techniques for Recognition of Endocrine Disorders

Section II: Hypothalamus and Pituitary

7. Neuroendocrinology
8. Pituitary Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation
9. Pituitary Masses and Tumors
10. Posterior Pituitary

Section III: Thyroid

11. Thyroid Physiology and Diagnostic Evaluation of Patients with Thyroid Disorders
12. Hyperthyroid Disorders
13. Hypothyroidism and Thyroiditis
14. Nontoxic Diffuse Goiter, Nodular Thyroid Disorders, and Thyroid Malignancies

Section IV: Adrenal Cortex and Endocrine Hypertension

15. The Adrenal Cortex
16. Endocrine Hypertension

Section V: Reproduction

17. Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Axis
18. Hormonal Contraception
19. Testicular Disorders
20. Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women

Section VI: Endocrinology and the Life Span


Section VI A: Maternal-Fetal

21. Endocrine Changes in Pregnancy
22. Endocrinology of Fetal Development

Section VI B: Childhood

23. Pediatric Disorders of Sex Development
24. Normal and Aberrant Growth in Children
25. Physiology and Disorders of Puberty

Section VI C: Adult

26. Hormones and Athletic Performance
27. Endocrinology and Aging

Section VII: Mineral Metabolism

28. Hormones and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
29. Osteoporosis and Bone Biology
30. Kidney Stones

Section VIII: Carbohydrates and Fat Metabolism

31. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
32. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
33. Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
34. Hypoglycemia
35. Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Stores
36. Obesity
37. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
38. Gastrointestinal Hormones and Gut Endocrine Tumors

Section IX: Polyendocrine and Neoplastic Disorders

39. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
40. The Immunoendocrinopathy Syndromes
41. Endocrinology of HIV/AIDS
42. The Long -Term Endocrine Sequelae of Multimodality Cancer Therapy
43. Neuroendocrine Gastrointestinal and Lung Tumors (Carcinoid Tumors) and the Carcinoid Syndrome, and Related Disorders