Download or read book Physician's Guide to the Treatment and Follow-Up of Metabolic Diseases written by Nenad Blau and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference provides concise information on the treatment and management of inherited metabolic diseases for the clinician. World experts cover all commonalities of therapy giving practical advice and guidance for daily practice. All established treatment protocols in this quickly developing area of medicine are clearly described, including follow-up protocols and monitoring. Alternative and experimental therapies are also described and evaluated. Numerous tables, figures, and several indices (symptom, disease name, tests, etc.) allow rapid access to specific details. This book is invaluable to anyone dealing with patients with inherited metabolic diseases, pediatricians, internists, neurologists, and clinical geneticists.