RT Journal
A1 Bean WB
T1 THe year book of endocrinology (1957-1958 year book series).
JF A.M.A. Archives of Internal Medicine
JO A.M.A. Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1959
FD January 1
VO 103
IS 1
SP 169
OP 170
DO 10.1001/archinte.1959.00270010175035
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1959.00270010175035
AB The field of endocrinology has come a long way in the last decade. Indeed, the whole science has developed almost within the memory of many people still contributing to the field. This activity is reflected in this culling and condensation of medical reports. If they reflect justly the volume or direction of interest one would say that endocrine influences on neoplastic disease is least. This is followed by the parathyroid, then the hypophysis and the hypothalamic area. Next come the reproductive system, carbohydrate metabolism emphasizing the oral hypoglycemic agents, the adrenal gland, and, finally, most space is given to the thyroid. There is much to relate about steroid chemistry, with the new synthetic materials getting a lot of attention. Thyroiditis, at least some varieties, appears to be falling into the category of disorders in immune and autoimmune mechanisms. One can find a good review of the rather startling developments which