A comprehensive and practical guide to endocrinology and endocrine disorders for the preclinical medical studentbrUtilizes a consistent chapter format covering core concepts, anatomy, embryology, histology, testing, diagnosis and pharmacology, including cases, USMLE review and question and answer items for each topicbrProvides a straightforward and accessible approach to diabetes, calcium disorders, hypothalamus and pituitary disorders, growth disorders, disorders of puberty, adrenal disorders, hypertension and lipid disorders, and thyroid disordersbr