Physician's Guide to the Treatment and Follow-Up of Metabolic Diseases

This reference provides concise information on the treatment and management of inherited metabolic diseases for the clinician.

World experts cover all commonalities of therapy giving practical advice and guidance for daily practice.

All established treatment protocols in this quickly developing area of medicine are clearly described, including follow-up protocols and monitoring. Alternative and experimental therapies are also described and evaluated.

Numerous tables, figures, and several indices (symptom, disease name, tests, etc.) allow rapid access to specific details.

This book is invaluable to anyone dealing with patients with inherited metabolic diseases, pediatricians, internists, neurologists, and clinical geneticists.

From the reviews:

"The Physician’s Guide to the Treatment and Follow-up of Metabolic Diseases caters to the ever-growing community of doctors seeing patients with these rare disorders. It compiles concise information on ... a variety of rare inherited disorders, meticulously listing possible medication and dosages. ... Each chapter is written by well-known experts in the field ... . an ideal reference guide for the beginner and the expert in the field alike." (Dr. Zoltan Lukacs, Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, Vol. 29, 2006)