Completely updated, the new edition of this easy-to-reference text examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of pediatric endocrine disorders. Leaders in the field discuss the hottest topics—including genetics, diabetes and obesity—impacting today’s endocrine practice, keeping you up to date. A user-friendly organization speeds you to the information you need, and conceptual illustrations and photographs depict the latest advances with consistency and clarity. It’s the guidance you need to provide effective, state-of-the-art care for your pediatric and neonatal patients.

本书经全面更新，最新版对儿童内分泌异常的生理学、生物化学和遗传学方面进行了探讨，易于查阅。本领域内的知名专家就当今热点问题进行讨论，包括遗传学、糖尿病和肥胖，指点当今内分泌学临床工作，保证读者的知识与时俱进。易于使用的结构框架令读者能够快速查阅，概念图解和照片连贯而清晰地描述了最新进展。本书指导读者对儿童和新生儿患者做出最先进有效的处理！

* Examines the physiological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of endocrine disorders all in one convenient reference. * Incorporates the importance of molecular biology as it relates to developmental and pediatric endocrinology.

* Offers expanded coverage of genetics, diabetes and obesity—topics of increasing concern in pediatric endocrinology today. * Presents the work of many new contributors for fresh perspectives on the current state of pediatric endocrinology. * Provides new tables of normal values and growth charts for monitoring your patients’ progress. * Concepts, Endocrine Disorders of the Newborn, Endocrine Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence, and Laboratory Tests and Imaging—making the material easy to navigate.