Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes
John A. H. Wass
0-19-263045-8 Publication date: 15 August 2002
1,952 pages, 14pp full colour plates, numerous figures and halftones, 276mm x 219mm
International - combining the best of both US and European authors and editors
Truly comprehensive - includes adult and paediatric endocrinology and diabetes mellitus
Evidence-based - management guidelines based on reviews of the evidence
Rigorous - abnormalities explained pathophysiologically and mechanistically
Academically sound - each section fully edited by international renown subject expert
Practical - includes issues of importance for patient management
Up to date - includes modern basic endocrine science
Accessible - well designed text with emphasis on clinical mangement
Relevant - highly relevant for the endocrinologist and diabetologist in training
Controversial - areas of management are discussed fully
Useful - appendices highlight patient contacts and Endocrine/diabetes test protocols