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The (printed) 'Updated Edition' now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course - a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before.
Crash Course - your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.
A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates - those who have just been in the exam situation - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each provides an integrated approach to the subject by linking together topics such as anatomy, development, histology, physiology and pharmacology. Diseases and complaints, clerking, clinical assessment and examination, common skills and further investigations are also covered.
Commencing with clear 'Learning Objectives', every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included.In this edition, Crash Course Endocrinology has been carefully revised to further reflect the requirements today's medical curriculum, including enhanced coverage of the essential area of diabetes.
More than 130 illustrations present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an easy-to-follow manner
Friendly and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy
Written by students for students - authors who understand exam pressures
Contains 'Hints and Tips' boxes, and other useful aide-memoires
Succinct coverage of the subject enables 'sharp focus' and efficient use of time during exam preparation
Contains a fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for honing exam skills and self-testing
Self-assessment section fully updated to reflect current exam requirements
Contains 'common exam pitfalls' as advised by faculty
Crash Courses also available electronically!
Online self-assessment bank also available - content edited by Dan Horton-Szar!
The (printed) 'Updated Edition' now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course - a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before.
Now celebrating over 10 years of success - Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease.
Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion.
Commencing with 'Learning Objectives', each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills.
Authored by students or junior doctors - working under close faculty supervision - each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!
Contents:
Glossary
1 Overview of the endocrine system
2. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
3. The thyroid gland
4. The adrenal glands
5. The pancreas
6. Up and coming hormones
7. Endocrine control of fluid balance
8. Endocrine control of calcium homeostasis
9. Endocrine control of growth
10. Endocrine disorders of neoplastic origin
11. Hormones of the reproductive system
Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)
Extended Matching Questions (EMQs)
SAQ Answers
EMQ Answers
Index
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Elsevier (Mosby)
Publication date: January, 2015
Pages: 152
Weight: 330g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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