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Endocrinology and Diabetes: Clinical Cases Uncovered

ISBN: 978-1-405-15726-1

February 2009

Wiley-Blackwell

224 pages

Description
Covering cases from Addison's disease to osteoporosis and diabetic foot ulcer, and an introductory section explaining the molecular and physiological aspects of endocrinology, Endocrinology and Diabetes: Clinical Cases Uncovered has it all. Reflecting the varied nature of the specialty, the cases cover various endocrine conditions and address the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and potential complications, while the self-assessment section, comprising 30 MCQ, 10 SAQs and 10 EMQs, will help medical students, junior doctors, and nurses practise clinical reasoning and prepare for life on the wards.
About the Author
Ramzi Ajjan, Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Endocrinology & Diabetes, University of Leeds Medical School
Features
provides the full range of clinical scenarios likely to be experienced in this specialty

covers cases from Addison's disease to osteoporosis and diabetic foot ulcer

includes extensive content on diabetes, reflecting its increasing incidence in society

contains an introductory section explaining the molecular and physiological aspects of endocrinology

features self-assessment material throughout, allowing for the testing of knowledge