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.

Replacement Therapies in Adrenal Insufficiency provides a thorough understanding of the conditions which result in adrenal insufficiency. Never before has one source of information combined all updates on current causes and mechanisms of adrenal sufficiency to allow for quick reference and subsequent treatment decisions. Scientific data on this broad condition includes specific disease coverage of Addison’s disease, hypopituitarism, congenital adrenal hypoplasia and adrenalectomy. Practical points in diagnosis, dosing, drug interactions, replacement therapies and emergency situations are also provided as guidance for overall management.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide addresses how hydrocortisone works, what can go wrong, and how to correct it, also explaining why the timing of doses and measurement of cortisol from a dose is extremely important. The book provides an in-depth analysis of this disorder for pediatric endocrinologists and primary care providers, allowing them to help patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment. Patients and family members will benefit from the trend-forward information that will empower them to approach their healthcare providers with the expectation of receiving individualized care and treatment for this disorder.