Main description:

Recent Advances in Endocrinology and Diabetes - 1 features a collection of in-depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible format and featuring such topics as neuroendocrine tumours, kisspeptin and the pharmacotherapy of obesity, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview and emphasises points of interest. This first volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians.

Key points

11 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of endocrinology and diabetes

All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the 'Key Points for Clinical Practice' section at the end of each chapter

All chapters are written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content

Full colour photographs throughout

Contents:

Chapter 1: An update in the diagnosis and management of Cushing's syndrome

Chapter 2: Medical treatments for acromegaly

Chapter 3: Familial Pituitary Tumour Syndromes

Chapter 4: The role of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in the Management of Thyroid Carcinoma

Chapter 5: Disorders of bone and calcium homeostasis

Chapter 6: Advances in Neuroendocrine Tumours

Chapter 7: Adrenal Tumours

Chapter 8: Kisspeptin: A Multi-Functional Hormone with Emerging Roles in Reproduction, Malignancy & the Cardiovascular/Metabolic Systems

Chapter 9: Male infertility

Chapter 10: Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

Chapter 11: Novel treatment options for diabetes mellitus