Paul Kaplowitz
(forfatter)
,
Jeffrey Baron
(forfatter)
The Short Child ebok
89,-
For the millions of parents concerned about their child's height, there is now an authoritative resource of comprehensive information to reassure and guide them in seeking help. This groundbreaking book by two of America's leading pediatric endocrinologists offers reliable guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, from helping parents determine whether their child's height is n…
For the millions of parents concerned about their child's height, there is now an authoritative resource of comprehensive information to reassure and guide them in seeking help. This groundbreaking book by two of America's leading pediatric endocrinologists offers reliable guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, from helping parents determine whether their child's height is normal to understanding when it's necessary to seek the advice of a specialist. Parents will also learn about:The role of genetics, nutrition, and hormones in their child's growth The social and psychological impact of short stature Methods for estimating the height a child will be as an adult Important topics of concern to discuss with their child's doctors Medical conditions that cause short stature The most up-to-date research on treatment, including the controversial use of growth hormone-so you and your physician can decide what's right for your child.
Undertittel
A Parents' Guide to the Causes, Consequences, and Treatment of Growth Problems
Forlag
Grand Central Life & Style
Utgitt
01.01.2008
Sjanger
Språk
English
Format
epub
DRM-beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780446543798
For the millions of parents concerned about their child's height, there is now an authoritative resource of comprehensive information to reassure and guide them in seeking help. This groundbreaking book by two of America's leading pediatric endocrinologists offers reliable guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, from helping parents determine whether their child's height is normal to understanding when it's necessary to seek the advice of a specialist. Parents will also learn about:
The role of genetics, nutrition, and hormones in their child's growth
The social and psychological impact of short stature
Methods for estimating the height a child will be as an adult
Important topics of concern to discuss with their child's doctors
Medical conditions that cause short stature
The most up-to-date research on treatment, including the controversial use of growth hormone-so you and your physician can decide what's right for your child.
The role of genetics, nutrition, and hormones in their child's growth
The social and psychological impact of short stature
Methods for estimating the height a child will be as an adult
Important topics of concern to discuss with their child's doctors
Medical conditions that cause short stature
The most up-to-date research on treatment, including the controversial use of growth hormone-so you and your physician can decide what's right for your child.
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