{"product_id":"9783032359131","title":"Pediatric Endocrinology","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePediatric Endocrinology\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHernán Gabriel García-Bruce | Francisca Grob | Alejandro Martinez-Aguayo | Helena Poggi Mayorga\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Pediatrics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePediatric Endocrinology provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of endocrine disorders affecting children and adolescents. This English edition builds upon the successful Spanish-language work first published in 2023, extending its reach to an international audience through Springer. Written by leading specialists from Latin America, North America, Europe, and Oceania, the volume integrates fundamental concepts of endocrine physiology, genetics, laboratory medicine, and clinical practice into a single reference work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe book is organized into twelve sections covering more than one hundred topics, ranging from the molecular mechanisms of hormone action and epigenetics to the diagnosis and management of complex endocrine conditions. Major areas include growth and development, puberty, thyroid disorders, adrenal diseases, gonadal disorders, pituitary conditions, bone and mineral metabolism, obesity, diabetes, genetic syndromes, and emerging topics in pediatric endocrinology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDesigned for pediatric endocrinologists, pediatricians, endocrinology trainees, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of children and adolescents, the text combines evidence-based medicine with extensive clinical experience. Detailed discussions are complemented by practical recommendations, diagnostic algorithms, functional testing protocols, tables, and figures that facilitate both learning and daily clinical decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eA distinctive feature of this work is the inclusion of expert editorials following each chapter, in which internationally recognized authorities discuss current controversies, recent advances, and future directions in the field. Through its broad international collaboration and practical clinical focus, Pediatric Endocrinology serves as both a comprehensive reference and a valuable resource for improving the care of children and adolescents with endocrine and metabolic disorders worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHernán García Bruce\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Full Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. After completing his training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, he pursued advanced training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Washington, DC, USA. Since 2008, he has served as Head of the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he founded the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program. He is a former President of both the Pediatric Endocrinology Committee of the Chilean National Medical Specialties Certification Corporation (CONACEM) and the Chilean Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes (SOCHED). His academic work includes more than 120 scientific publications and numerous book chapters. In 2022, he was named an Honorary Member of the Chilean Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes. In 2026, he received the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMaster of Endocrinology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Award from the Latin American Society for Pediatric Endocrinology (SLEP), in recognition of his longstanding dedication to teaching and mentoring in pediatric endocrinology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancisca Grob Lünecke\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. She completed her subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and subsequently undertook a research fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia. Her clinical and research activities focus on thyroid disorders in children and adolescents. She has received awards and scholarships from several organizations, including the Chilean Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes, the Latin American Society of Pediatric Endocrinology, and the American Thyroid Association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isselectedend\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlejandro Martínez-Aguayo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. He obtained his medical degree from Universidad de Concepción and completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Universidad de Chile. His research interests include adrenal physiology and pathology, the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, hypertension, aldosterone-related disorders, and the long-term health outcomes of children born small for gestational age. In 2021, he delivered the César Bergadá Lecture in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in recognition of his contributions to pediatric endocrinology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eHelena Poggi Mayorga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e is a Clinical Biochemist and Associate Researcher in the Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. She has collaborated in pediatric endocrinology for several decades, contributing to multidisciplinary research projects in pediatric endocrinology. Her interests include laboratory medicine, endocrine diagnostics, molecular diagnostics, and clinical research. Her work focuses on the application of laboratory and molecular techniques to endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. She has contributed to numerous scientific publications, book chapters, and teaching activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 January 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032359131\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51460138631308,"sku":"9783032359131","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032359131","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}