Endocrine Physiology by Patricia E. Molina

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Synopsis

MASTERY OF CONCEPTS – NOT MEMORIZATION OF FACTSConcise and readable, Endocrine Physiology not only explains the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function in a clear and logical fashion, it also relates endocrine physiology to states of health and disease.

RIGHT TO THE POINT
*Offers the best review for the USMLE Step I
*Packed with self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples
*Current and up-to-date basic and clinical science concepts
*Explicit diagrams of regulation of hormone release and action
*Systems approach to hormone regulation and action at target organ
*Rationales for pharmacological, surgical, or genetic interventions
*Explicit description of feedback loops involved in regulation of hormone release
*Coverage of principal hormonal systems, from the functional anatomy, synthesis and release and molecular mechanism of hormone action
*Sequential description of regulatory mechanisms of hormone release and cellular physiologic effects
*Integration of hormone systems that regulate energy metabolism, fluid homeostasis and mineral balance

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Reviewer:Ronald N. Cohen, MD (University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description:This book provides a concise discussion of endocrine physiology. First, there is a general discussion of hormone action. Next, individual chapters are devoted to each hormone system. Finally, there is a discussion of endocrine aspects of energy and electrolyte balance.
Purpose:The purpose is to review endocrine physiology in a comprehensive but very concise manner. Although there are a number of large general endocrinology textbooks, there are fewer small books on endocrine physiology to provide a focused review of the material. This book fills this need and does so quite well.
Audience:The book is primarily written for first and second year medical students. The author notes that it can also serve as a reference for residents and fellows, but I think medical students will provide the bulk of the audience for this book. It will be particularly helpful for medical students taking physiology courses and for review prior to USMLE exams. It might also be helpful in an undergraduate endocrine physiology course.
Features:Each chapter is preceded by a list of objectives that represent topics covered in Step 1 of the USMLE. Abundant illustrations in each chapter are very helpful. Each chapter ends with a brief list of key concepts and a few questions to help with study (it would be helpful to include even more questions in a future edition) . Instead of a lengthy list of references, suggestions for further reading are provided for each chapter.
Assessment:This easy-to-read and concise discussion of endocrine physiology isparticularly well suited for medical students with an interest in endocrinology and for students studying for the Step 1 USMLE examination.

Biography

Patricia E. Molina, MD, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center.