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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 16. Endocrinology and Metabolism > Section 1. Endocrinology > |
Chapter 338. Principles of Endocrinology
Sections: Principles of Endocrinology: Introduction, Scope of Endocrinology, Nature of Hormones, Hormone Action through Receptors, Functions of Hormones, Hormonal Feedback Regulatory Systems, Pathologic Mechanisms of Endocrine Disease, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: endocrinology.
Excerpt:"The management of endocrine disorders requires a broad understanding of intermediary metabolism, reproductive physiology, bone metabolism, and growth. Accordingly, the practice of endocrinology is intimately linked to a conceptual framework for understanding hormone secretion, hormone action, and principles of feedback control. The endocrine system is evaluated primarily by measuring hormone concentrations, arming the clinician with valuable diagnostic information. Most disorders of the endocrine system are amenable to effective treatment once the correct diagnosis is determined. Endocrine deficiency disorders are treated with physiologic hormone replacement; hormone excess conditions, which usually are due to benign glandular adenomas, are managed by removing tumors surgically or reducing hormone levels medically...."
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