Practical Endocrinology and Diabetes in Children, SecondEdition, continues to provide a very practical overview of managingendocrine problems in children. Coverage of each disorder reflectsits clinical importance. The material is organized in such a waythat it can be referred to at a moment's notice. Helpful overviewsof epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, differentialdiagnoses and psychosocial issues support the advice on managementprinciples.

New features of this Second Edition include:

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• Completely revised first chapter on diabetes
  
• Additional growth charts added to the appendix
  
• New Editor, Raymond L. Hintz, MD, Stanford University MedicalCenter, joins the team and brings a North American perspective tothe text
  
• New section added to each chapter entitled ‘Potentialpitfalls’ to help you avoid common problems