Congenital adrenal hyperplasia a comprehensive guide / Peter C. Hindmarsh, University College London, London, United Kingdom, Kathy Geertsma, Dorset, United Kingdom.
| Author/creator | Hindmarsh, P. C. |
| Other author | Geertsma, Kathy. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Elsevier/Academic Press, [2017] |
| Description | xxv, 478 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Biomedical Science and Medicine 2017 [EBCBSM17] |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Physiology of the adrenal glands -- How males and females develop -- Genetics of congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- Common forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- Other blocks in the pathway causing congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- Growth -- Puberty -- Biochemical tests used for diagnosis -- Monitoring long-term outcomes -- Growth -- When things go wrong with puberty -- When things go wrong-weight, diabetes and hypertension -- When things go wrong-bone density and osteoporosis -- Fertility -- Sleep and mood alterations -- Abdominal, skin and other problems -- History of steroid development -- Glucocorticoid treatment -- Glucose and cortisol -- Hydrocortisone -- Dosing and the circadian rhythm -- Cortisol and 17-hydroxyprogesterone -- Using profiles to assess cortisol replacement -- Monitoring hydrocortisone therapy -- Other hormones and their roles -- Missing a dose of hydrocortisone -- Intravenous, intramuscular and other forms of hydrocortisone -- The pump method for achieving a normal circadian cortisol replacement -- Stress dosing for sick days, surgery, exams and exercise -- Practical information emergency kit and school information -- Other treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia -- Fludrocortisone -- Travel and time zones -- Thinking through blood results -- Discussing the emotional aspects of living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016960453 |
| ISBN | 9780128114834 (pbk) |
| ISBN | 0128114835 (pbk) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |