The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Endocrine System, Volume 2, 3rd Edition

By:  William F. Young, MD

ISBN: 9780323881265

Publication Date: June 27, 2024

Reviewer: Keith Lertsburapa,  MD  (AdventHealth Medical Group)

Description

This book offers a concise description of the basic science, physiology, and treatments of various endocrinology conditions with the inclusion of a strong visual component. The visual components include the illustrations of the Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations.

Purpose

The purpose of this volume is to provide a comprehensive review of a myriad of endocrinology conditions, via a strong visual, illustrative component.

Audience

This book is intended as a high yield reference for practicing clinicians, or anyone with an interest in conditions of the endocrine system. This book will be useful for both trainees as well as those in active practice. The editor is a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic and a renowned clinician educator and expert in the field.

Book Content/Features

The book examines a myriad of endocrine topics and pathology, including Pituitary/Hypothalamus, Thyroid, Adrenal, Reproduction, Pancreas, Bone and Calcium, Lipids and Nutrition, and Genetics and Endocrine Neoplasia. Within each of these sections, are high yield discussions of common and uncommon conditions and their underlying basic science processes, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatments. Again, there is included a strong visual component with the illustrations of the Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations.

Assessment

This book is a great resource for clinicians (both those in training or those who have completed training) or those who have an interest in endocrinology conditions. It is a high yield guide that functions both as a quick reference, or as a comprehensive review of the specialty.

©Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Keith Lertsburapa,  MD  (AdventHealth Medical Group), Doody’s Score: 96 – 4 Stars!

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