Gary D. Hammer & Ahmed Khattab 
Genetic Steroid Disorders [EPUB ebook] 

Genetic Steroid Disorders, Second Edition targets adult and pediatric endocrinologists, clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, reproductive endocrinologists, neonatologists, urologists, and psychoendocrinologists. It is designed to assist these specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of steroid disorders. This revision includes a new chapter on "Gonadotropins, Obesity and Bone" and new research on non-invasive prenatal diagnosis with cell-free DNA. Chapters are thoroughly updated covering steroid disorders, the genetic bases for the disorder and case presentations, This definitive reference belongs in every medical library!- Presents a comprehensive, translational look at all aspects of genetic steroid disorders in one reference work- Provides a common language for endocrinologists, geneticists, molecular pathologists, and genetic counselors to discuss and diagnose genetic steroid disorders Saves clinicians and researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest details on genetic tests and diagnoses as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles- Highlights significant discoveries with clinical relevance, presenting insight into which medications to use based on the genetic makeup of a patient- Teaches the best strategies and most effective use of genetic information in the patient counseling setting