This 2006 handbook of neonatal endocrinology provides a wealth of practical information on the diagnosis and management of suspected endocrine pathology. Interpretation of endocrine function in the newborn period can be difficult, because of the transition following hormonal influences of the mother and placenta. The situation is even more complex in infants born prematurely. The unique format presented here is clinically orientated from presentation, diagnosis and management, including immediate, medium and long-term. It clearly explains and describes how and when samples should be taken, order of priority, sample volumes required, length of time one can expect before results are available and normal values. This book gives guidance as to what to tell parents, providing addresses of support groups. This is very much a practical 'hands-on, how-to' approach with flow-charts. It also provides a formulary and investigation methodology section and a brief description of physiology.
- Chapters are based on clinical presentation making it a practical guide rather than another textbook
- Samples required are given in order of priority, which is important when samples are difficult to obtain
- The flow charts aid understanding of the diagnostic process
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'… a handy text for students and residents. … A white coat book presenting a comprehensive review of clinical pediatrics, helpful for the ER and admissions on the ward.' Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews

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Product details
- Date Published: July 2006
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521838498
- length: 230 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 152 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.34kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Hyperglycaemia
2. Hypoglycaemia
3. Management of hyperinsulinism
4. Hypoglycaemia in infant of a diabetic mother
5. Dysmorphic features
6. Micropenis
7. Hypopituituarism
8. Ambiguous genitalia (male)
9. Cryptorchidism
10. Ambiguous genitalia (female)
11. Pigmented scrotum
12. Adrenal failure
13. Collapse
14. Hypotension
15. Hyponatraemia
16. Hyperkalaemia
17. Hypernatraemia
18. Maternal steroid excess
19. Hypercalcaemia
20. Hypocalcaemia
21. Investigation and management of babies of mothers with thyroid disease
22. Maternal and familial thyroid disease
23. Goitre
24. Abnormal neonatal thyroid function tests
25. Hypothyroxinaemia in preterm infants
Appendix 1. Calculation of glucose intake
Appendix 2. Dynamic tests
Appendix 3. Normal ranges
Appendix 4. Samples
Appendix 5. Formulary.
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Authors
Amanda Ogilvy-Stuart, University of Cambridge
Trained in medicine at the University of Southampton then spent two years training in adult medicine at Southampton University Hospitals. She trained in paediatrics in Nottingham, Oxford, the Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street, New Zealand, and Manchester and trained in paediatric endocrinology in Manchester whilst studying for her DM thesis on the late effects of childhood cancer. This was followed by a post as a clinical lecturer in paediatrics at the University of Oxford (based in the neonatal unit) where she commenced her research into the endocrinology of the new-born. She has been a consultant Neonatologist in Cambridge since 1998.
Paula Midgley, University of Edinburgh
Trained in medicine in Aberdeen and stayed there to do Pre-registration House Hobs in Renal Medicine and Paediatric Surgery then moved to London where she worked in the Central Middlesex Hospital, Belgrave Hospital for Children (Kings College Hospital group), Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hackney, University College Hospital Neonatal Unit, and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Her research on Adrenal Function in Preterm Infants was performed at University College Hospital Neonatal Unit with Dr Jonathan Shaw, and in the Middlesex Hospital she benefited from the teaching of Prof. Charles Brook. After 10 years in London she moved to Oxford as a Senior Registrar to work with Prof. David Dunger. She then moved to her current post of Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh where she combines Neonatology at the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health with outpatient Endocrinology at The Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Her research in perinatal adrenal function continues. Within the University of Edinburgh she has a major remit in planning and assessment in the undergraduate curriculum. She is also Associate Dean at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh where she has been responsible for setting up, and now running a web-based programme in Continuing Medical Education.