The Short Child: A Parents' Guide to the Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Growth Problems - Softcover

Kaplowitz MD PhD, Paul; Baron MD, Jeffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446696528 ISBN 13: 9780446696524

Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style, 2006

Synopsis

For the millions of parents concerned about their child's height, there is now an authoritative resource of comprehensive information to reassure and guide them in seeking help. This groundbreaking book by two of America's leading pediatric endocrinologists offers reliable guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, from helping parents determine whether their child's height is normal to understanding when it's necessary to seek the advice of a specialist. Parents will also learn about:

The role of genetics, nutrition, and hormones in their child's growth
The social and psychological impact of short stature
Methods for estimating the height a child will be as an adult
Important topics of concern to discuss with their child's doctors
Medical conditions that cause short stature

The most up-to-date research on treatment, including the controversial use of growth hormone-so you and your physician can decide what's right for your child.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Kaplowitz is Chief of Endocrinology at Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC. Dr Barron is Chief of Growth and Devlopment at the National Institute of Health. Between them they have over 40 years experience in researching and treating growth disorders.

Review

'His fans should embrace it as eagerly as they have THE SWORD OF SHANNARA' Publishers Weekly 'By far the best of Terry Brooks' many wonderful novels...I couldn't put it down.' John Saul

Edition details

• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0446696528
• ISBN 13: 9780446696524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256