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# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/ '''Principles of endocrinology''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A10 Functions of hormones and their regulation]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A14 Chemical signalling - endocrine, paracrine, autocrine and intracrine mechanisms]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A16 Chemical classification of hormones and their synthesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A18 Hormone synthesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A22 Transport of hormones in the circulation and their half-lives]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A23 Hormone receptors - cell surface]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A29 Hormone receptors - intracellular]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A32 Hormones and gene transcription]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A33 Hormone receptor regulation]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A35 Neuroendocrine interactions]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A36 Hormones and the immune system]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A40 Hormones, growth promotion and malignancy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A41 Genes, mutations and endocrine function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A3/#A42 Clinical evaluation of endocrine disorders]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/ '''The endocrine pancreas''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A52 Glucose turnover]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A58 Anabolic and catabolic phases of glucose metabolism]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A60 Actions of insulin and glucagon]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A63 Lipid metabolism - insulinopenia and diabetic ketosis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A81 Protein metabolism and the anabolic actions of insulin]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A89 Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A101 Etiology of type 1 DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A113 Prevention of type 1 DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A114 Structure, synthesis and metabolism of insulin and glucagon]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A117 Anatomical features of pancreatic islets in relation to hormone secretion and its control]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A121 Control of insulin and glucagon secretion]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A126 Type 2 DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A134 Causes of DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A146 Genetic disorders of β-cell function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A147 Counter-regulatory hormones and DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A150 Complications of DM]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A159 Macrovascular circulatory changes]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A161 Microvascular changes - diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A168 Diabetes and the neuropathic foot]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A169 Diabetes and insulin resistance of pregnancy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A170 Development of the pancreas: effects of DM on organogenesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A172 Treatment of DM - rationale and practical considerations]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A183 Hypoglycemia]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A211 Physiological responses to hypoglycemia and its treatment]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A214 Hypoglycemia and insulinoma]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A217 Hypoglycemia in infancy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A228 Disorders of the α, γ and PP cells of the islets]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A43/#A229 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/ '''The thyroid gland''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A246 Iodine intake]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A248 Anatomical features of the thyroid gland]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A249 Iodine trapping and thyroid function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A278 Synthesis of thyroid hormones]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A280 Actions of thyroid hormones]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A289 Control of thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A292 Hyperthyroidism — Graves' disease]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A329 Surgical anatomy and embryology of the thyroid gland]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A332 Primary hypothyroidism — Hashimoto's disease and myxedema]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A362 Secondary hypothyroidism]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A364 Hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A375 Thyroid hormone resistance]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A376 Non-thyroid illness (‘sick euthyroid’ syndrome)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A393 Transport and metabolism of thyroid hormones]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A394 Biochemical measurements of thyroid hormone status]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A399 Thyroid growth]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A400 Nodular thyroid disease]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A402 Thyroid cancer]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A235/#A435 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/ '''The adrenal gland''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A460 Specificity of the biological effects of adrenal steroid hormones]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A461 Cholesterol and steroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A464 Anatomical and functional zonation in the adrenal cortex]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A468 Glucocorticoid receptors]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A470 Actions of glucocorticoids and clinical features of Cushing's syndrome]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A508 Adrenal cortical androgens]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A516 Hypothalamic control of adrenocortical steroid synthesis - CRH and vasopressin]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A518 Pituitary control of adrenocortical steroids - ACTH]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A526 Feedback control of glucocorticoids]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A527 Excess glucocorticoids: biochemical investigation of Cushing's syndrome]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A540 Measurements of cortisol in blood, urine and saliva]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A559 Dynamic tests of endocrine function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A567 Imaging the adrenal gland]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A577 Treatment of Cushing's syndrome]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A591 Nelson's syndrome]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A592 Excess adrenal androgens - congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A602 Deficiency of adrenocortical secretions - Addison's disease]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A635 Aldosterone and the control of salt and water balance]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A657 Transport and metabolism of adrenocortical steroids]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A672 Selective mineralocorticoid excess and deficiency]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A697 The adrenal medulla and pheochromocytoma]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A698 Catecholamine synthesis and secretion]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A720 Diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytomas]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A442/#A737 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/ '''The parathyroid glands and vitamin D''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A769 Calcium and phosphate in serum and its measurement]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A770 Intracellular calcium concentration]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A772 Calcium and phosphate balance]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A774 Hormonal control of serum Ca<sup>2+</sup> and P<sub>i</sub> concentrations]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A776 Sources, metabolism and transport of vitamin D]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A788 Classical actions of vitamin D on intestine and bone]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A792 Parathyroid glands and PTH synthesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A796 Control of PTH secretion]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A819 Actions of PTH]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A823 Hypercalcemia and primary hyperparathyroidism]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A827 Hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A828 Hypercalcemia and vitamin D excess]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A829 Hypercalcemia and malignancy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A831 Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrp)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A832 Treatment of hypercalcemia]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A843 Mutations of the Ca<sup>2+</sup> or PTH receptors]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A857 Hypocalcemia and its treatment]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A897 Pseudohypoparathyroidism]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A898 Vitamin D deficiency]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A916 Non-classical actions of vitamin D]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A930 Vitamin D resistance and rickets]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A932 Hormones and the skeleton]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A933 Structure, formation and function of bone]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A934 Osteoporosis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A946 Paget's disease (osteitis deformans)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A948 Calcitonin and calcitonin gene-related peptide]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A742/#A966 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/ '''The gonad''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A982 Genetic determination of sexual differentiation]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1022 Sexual differentiation of the gonads and internal reproductive tracts]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1024 Sexual differentiation of the external genitalia]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1056 Control of steroid production in the fetal gonads]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1058 Puberty]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1061 GnRH and the control of gonadotrophin synthesis and secretion]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1095 The gonadotrophins - LH and FSH - and their actions]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1098 Endocrine changes in puberty]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1101 Precocious sexual development]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1104 Delayed puberty]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1144 Premature adrenarche]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1145 Acne, hair growth and hirsutism]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1148 The breast - premature development, hypoplasia and gynecomastia]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1172 Testicular function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1175 Control of testicular function]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1180 Transport, metabolism and actions of androgens]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1185 Spermatogenesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1208 Erection and ejaculation]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1223 Ovarian control and the menstrual cycle]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1228 Transport, metabolism and actions of ovarian steroids]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1229 The ovary - folliculogenesis and oogenesis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1231 Non-steroidal factors in the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1232 Ovulation, menstruation and its problems]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1240 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1245 Contraception]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1247 Infertility]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1248 Ovulation induction and assisted conception]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1251 Ovarian failure, the menopause and andropause]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1252 Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS)]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A972/#A1253 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/ '''The pituitary gland''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1267 Anatomical and functional connections of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1273 Embryology of the pituitary gland]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1295 Craniopharyngioma]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1297 Blood supply of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1299 Sheehan's syndrome]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1312 Growth and somatotrophin deficiency]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1348 Growth hormone - secretory patterns and control]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1377 Actions of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factors]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1398 GH replacement therapy]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1421 GH excess - gigantism and acromegaly]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1426 Pituitary adenomas - incidence and treatment]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1427 Prolactinomas]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1429 Prolactin and its control]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1453 Circadian rhythms and the suprachiasmatic nucleus]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1456 The pineal gland and melatonin]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1457 Autonomic functions of the hypothalamus]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1458 Obesity]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1489 The neural lobe of the pituitary gland - AVP and oxytocin]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1257/#A1523 Clinical case questions]
# [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/ '''Cardiovascular and renal endocrinology''']
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/#A1537 Endocrinology of heart failure]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/#A1542 Paracrine and autocrine regulation of blood pressure: the endocrinology of sepsis]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/#A1547 Hormones and blood cell production - erythropoietin]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/#A1557 Carcinoid]
## [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/n/endocrin/A1527/#A1564 Clinical case questions]
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Endocrinology Textbook - Table of Contents  
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Endocrinology - An Integrated Approach Stephen Nussey and Saffron Whitehead. St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK Oxford: BIOS Scientific Publishers; 2001. ISBN-10: 1-85996-252-1
  1. Principles of endocrinology
    1. Functions of hormones and their regulation
    2. Chemical signalling - endocrine, paracrine, autocrine and intracrine mechanisms
    3. Chemical classification of hormones and their synthesis
    4. Hormone synthesis
    5. Transport of hormones in the circulation and their half-lives
    6. Hormone receptors - cell surface
    7. Hormone receptors - intracellular
    8. Hormones and gene transcription
    9. Hormone receptor regulation
    10. Neuroendocrine interactions
    11. Hormones and the immune system
    12. Hormones, growth promotion and malignancy
    13. Genes, mutations and endocrine function
    14. Clinical evaluation of endocrine disorders
  2. The endocrine pancreas
    1. Glucose turnover
    2. Anabolic and catabolic phases of glucose metabolism
    3. Actions of insulin and glucagon
    4. Lipid metabolism - insulinopenia and diabetic ketosis
    5. Protein metabolism and the anabolic actions of insulin
    6. Definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
    7. Etiology of type 1 DM
    8. Prevention of type 1 DM
    9. Structure, synthesis and metabolism of insulin and glucagon
    10. Anatomical features of pancreatic islets in relation to hormone secretion and its control
    11. Control of insulin and glucagon secretion
    12. Type 2 DM
    13. Causes of DM
    14. Genetic disorders of β-cell function
    15. Counter-regulatory hormones and DM
    16. Complications of DM
    17. Macrovascular circulatory changes
    18. Microvascular changes - diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy
    19. Diabetes and the neuropathic foot
    20. Diabetes and insulin resistance of pregnancy
    21. Development of the pancreas: effects of DM on organogenesis
    22. Treatment of DM - rationale and practical considerations
    23. Hypoglycemia
    24. Physiological responses to hypoglycemia and its treatment
    25. Hypoglycemia and insulinoma
    26. Hypoglycemia in infancy
    27. Disorders of the α, γ and PP cells of the islets
    28. Clinical case questions
  3. The thyroid gland
    1. Iodine intake
    2. Anatomical features of the thyroid gland
    3. Iodine trapping and thyroid function
    4. Synthesis of thyroid hormones
    5. Actions of thyroid hormones
    6. Control of thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion
    7. Hyperthyroidism — Graves' disease
    8. Surgical anatomy and embryology of the thyroid gland
    9. Primary hypothyroidism — Hashimoto's disease and myxedema
    10. Secondary hypothyroidism
    11. Hypothyroidism in infancy and childhood
    12. Thyroid hormone resistance
    13. Non-thyroid illness (‘sick euthyroid’ syndrome)
    14. Transport and metabolism of thyroid hormones
    15. Biochemical measurements of thyroid hormone status
    16. Thyroid growth
    17. Nodular thyroid disease
    18. Thyroid cancer
    19. Clinical case questions
  4. The adrenal gland
    1. Specificity of the biological effects of adrenal steroid hormones
    2. Cholesterol and steroid synthesis in the adrenal cortex
    3. Anatomical and functional zonation in the adrenal cortex
    4. Glucocorticoid receptors
    5. Actions of glucocorticoids and clinical features of Cushing's syndrome
    6. Adrenal cortical androgens
    7. Hypothalamic control of adrenocortical steroid synthesis - CRH and vasopressin
    8. Pituitary control of adrenocortical steroids - ACTH
    9. Feedback control of glucocorticoids
    10. Excess glucocorticoids: biochemical investigation of Cushing's syndrome
    11. Measurements of cortisol in blood, urine and saliva
    12. Dynamic tests of endocrine function
    13. Imaging the adrenal gland
    14. Treatment of Cushing's syndrome
    15. Nelson's syndrome
    16. Excess adrenal androgens - congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
    17. Deficiency of adrenocortical secretions - Addison's disease
    18. Aldosterone and the control of salt and water balance
    19. Transport and metabolism of adrenocortical steroids
    20. Selective mineralocorticoid excess and deficiency
    21. The adrenal medulla and pheochromocytoma
    22. Catecholamine synthesis and secretion
    23. Diagnosis and treatment of pheochromocytomas
    24. Clinical case questions
  5. The parathyroid glands and vitamin D
    1. Calcium and phosphate in serum and its measurement
    2. Intracellular calcium concentration
    3. Calcium and phosphate balance
    4. Hormonal control of serum Ca2+ and Pi concentrations
    5. Sources, metabolism and transport of vitamin D
    6. Classical actions of vitamin D on intestine and bone
    7. Parathyroid glands and PTH synthesis
    8. Control of PTH secretion
    9. Actions of PTH
    10. Hypercalcemia and primary hyperparathyroidism
    11. Hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)
    12. Hypercalcemia and vitamin D excess
    13. Hypercalcemia and malignancy
    14. Parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrp)
    15. Treatment of hypercalcemia
    16. Mutations of the Ca2+ or PTH receptors
    17. Hypocalcemia and its treatment
    18. Pseudohypoparathyroidism
    19. Vitamin D deficiency
    20. Non-classical actions of vitamin D
    21. Vitamin D resistance and rickets
    22. Hormones and the skeleton
    23. Structure, formation and function of bone
    24. Osteoporosis
    25. Paget's disease (osteitis deformans)
    26. Calcitonin and calcitonin gene-related peptide
    27. Clinical case questions
  6. The gonad
    1. Genetic determination of sexual differentiation
    2. Sexual differentiation of the gonads and internal reproductive tracts
    3. Sexual differentiation of the external genitalia
    4. Control of steroid production in the fetal gonads
    5. Puberty
    6. GnRH and the control of gonadotrophin synthesis and secretion
    7. The gonadotrophins - LH and FSH - and their actions
    8. Endocrine changes in puberty
    9. Precocious sexual development
    10. Delayed puberty
    11. Premature adrenarche
    12. Acne, hair growth and hirsutism
    13. The breast - premature development, hypoplasia and gynecomastia
    14. Testicular function
    15. Control of testicular function
    16. Transport, metabolism and actions of androgens
    17. Spermatogenesis
    18. Erection and ejaculation
    19. Ovarian control and the menstrual cycle
    20. Transport, metabolism and actions of ovarian steroids
    21. The ovary - folliculogenesis and oogenesis
    22. Non-steroidal factors in the control of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
    23. Ovulation, menstruation and its problems
    24. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
    25. Contraception
    26. Infertility
    27. Ovulation induction and assisted conception
    28. Ovarian failure, the menopause and andropause
    29. Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS)
    30. Clinical case questions
  7. The pituitary gland
    1. Anatomical and functional connections of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis
    2. Embryology of the pituitary gland
    3. Craniopharyngioma
    4. Blood supply of the hypothalamo-pituitary axis
    5. Sheehan's syndrome
    6. Growth and somatotrophin deficiency
    7. Growth hormone - secretory patterns and control
    8. Actions of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factors
    9. GH replacement therapy
    10. GH excess - gigantism and acromegaly
    11. Pituitary adenomas - incidence and treatment
    12. Prolactinomas
    13. Prolactin and its control
    14. Circadian rhythms and the suprachiasmatic nucleus
    15. The pineal gland and melatonin
    16. Autonomic functions of the hypothalamus
    17. Obesity
    18. The neural lobe of the pituitary gland - AVP and oxytocin
    19. Clinical case questions
  8. Cardiovascular and renal endocrinology
    1. Endocrinology of heart failure
    2. Paracrine and autocrine regulation of blood pressure: the endocrinology of sepsis
    3. Hormones and blood cell production - erythropoietin
    4. Carcinoid
    5. Clinical case questions