Quick Guide to Endocrinology

Abstract

Written by William E. Winter, MD, DABCC, FCAP, FACB, Lindsay A. L. Bazydlo, PhD, DABCC, and Neil S. Harris, MD, DABCC, FACP, FACB 189 pages. Washington, DC: American Association for Clinical Chemistry Press, 2013. $28 (non-members), $25 (members). ISBN-13: 9781594251573 The Quick Guide to Endocrinology , a new entry in the Quick Guide series published by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), tackles the task of rendering a complex subject understandable and approachable in a fraction of the space that standard endocrinology textbooks require. In this endeavor, Dr Winter and his coauthors have largely succeeded. The Quick Guide begins with a brief introduction to hormones, providing context for the ensuing chapters focused on …