Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic...

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Other Authors: Butler, Merlin (Editor), Lee, Phillip D.K. (Editor), Whitman, Barbara Y. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2006, 2006
Edition:3rd ed. 2006
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic information to orient the reader. The major portion deals with pragmatic guidelines, rather than research and diagnosis, and is directed to health and educational specialists in academic, clinical, and community settings. This manual is endorsed by The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, which is recognized world-wide
Physical Description:XXIII, 550 p. 136 illus., 11 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9780387335360