Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide

By Peter C Hindmarsh and Kathy Geertsma

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide, Second Edition maintains the approach used in the first edition written in a way which is accessible to patients and carers. This new fully illustrated edition outlines the basics of CAH and its interrelation with hormones and bodily function with fully updated chapters based on the latest clinical research. Many new topics have been added including a new chapter dedicated to gene therapy which includes principles of the concept, what the current status is, latest research developments and potential treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The book has updated patient profiles due to several new clinical studies in CAH to understand and manage the condition better and provides more practical information on how to deal with emergencies, medic alert emergency kits, emergency injection needles and new information on handling illness and surgery and more. In addition, new assays are incorporated for the analysis of pituitary and adrenal hormones for the determination of the disease. This new edition continues to be vital reference to pediatric endocrinologists as well as primary care providers to provide affected patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment. Patients and family members will continue to benefit from the new trend-forward information presented and will be empowered to approach their health care providers with the expectation of receiving individualized care and treatment of the disorder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443364788
• ISBN13: 9780443364785
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.