The relevance of molecular biology to clinical practice -- Hormones : their nature, action, and measurement -- The hypothalamo-pituitary axis -- Endocrine problems of infancy -- The management of growth disorders -- The management of puberty disorders -- The thyroid gland -- The adrenal gland -- Disorders of calcium and bone metabolism -- Water balance -- Hypoglycemia -- Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus -- Type 1 diabetes mellitus -- Endocrine neoplasia -- Tests and normal values in pediatric endocrinology