| Edition | Year | Notable Updates | |---------|------|-----------------| | 1st | 1998 | Foundations of endocrine physiology, classic hormone assays | | 3rd | 2004 | Inclusion of genetic testing for endocrine tumors | | 5th | 2010 | Expanded sections on metabolic syndrome and obesity | | 7th | 2016 | Integration of point‑of‑care ultrasound in endocrine evaluation | | | 2022 | Digital resources, AI‑assisted diagnostics, and COVID‑19‑related endocrine complications |