| View Larger Image | Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome | Hardcoverby Merlin Butler (Editor), Phillip D.K. Lee (Editor), Barbara Y. Whitman (Editor)
| List Price: | $125.00 | |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Springer | | Edition: | 3rdrd Edition | | Page Count: | 550 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 28, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 1,374,886st |
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Product Description
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. |
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