MD for Kids
Endocrinology for Kids
Endocrinology for Kids
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The perfect book for your young future doctor!
Written by physicians, Endocrinology for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the chemical messengers that tell your cells what to do: hormones! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the endocrine system. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in endocrinology to our next generation of doctors.
In this book, you will learn about...
- Different types of cells in our bodies
- How hormones send messages to our cells
- Functions of hormones made by endocrine glands (e.g. insulin in pancreas)
- Common endocrine conditions such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyper/hypothyroidism
... and more!
About the Authors
About the Authors
Betty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling.
Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and running.
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