Endocrinology

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. A Comprehensive Guide 2017

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. 
Table of contents :
Content:
Front matter,Copyright,Review,Personal Story,A Medical View,IntroductionEntitled to full textIntroduction, Page 1
Chapter 1 - Physiology of the Adrenal Glands: How Does It Work?, Pages 3-17
Chapter 2 - How Males and Females Develop, Pages 19-29
Chapter 3 - Genetics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Pages 31-39
Chapter 4 - Common Forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Pages 41-55
Chapter 5 - Other Blocks in the Pathway Causing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Pages 57-69
Chapter 6 - Growth, Pages 71-81
Chapter 7 - Puberty, Pages 83-94
Chapter 8 - Biochemical Tests Used for Diagnosis, Pages 95-110
Introduction, Page 111
Chapter 9 - Monitoring Long Term Outcomes, Pages 113-119
Chapter 10 - Growth, Pages 121-128
Chapter 11 - When Things Go Wrong With Puberty, Pages 129-138
Chapter 12 - When Things Go Wrong—Weight, Diabetes and Hypertension, Pages 139-151
Chapter 13 - When Things Go Wrong—Bone Density and Osteoporosis, Pages 153-159
Chapter 14 - Fertility, Pages 161-172
Chapter 15 - Sleep and Mood Alterations, Pages 173-184
Chapter 16 - Abdominal, Skin and Other Problems, Pages 185-195
Introduction, Page 197
Chapter 17 - History of Steroid Development, Pages 199-210
Chapter 18 - Glucocorticoid Treatment, Pages 211-218
Chapter 19 - Glucose and Cortisol, Pages 219-230
Chapter 20 - Hydrocortisone, Pages 231-249
Chapter 21 - Dosing and the Circadian Rhythm, Pages 251-260
Chapter 22 - Cortisol and 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Pages 261-271
Chapter 23 - Using Profiles to Assess Cortisol Replacement, Pages 273-286
Chapter 24 - Monitoring Hydrocortisone Therapy, Pages 287-307
Chapter 25 - Other Hormones and Their Roles, Pages 309-325
Chapter 26 - Missing a Dose of Hydrocortisone, Pages 327-342
Chapter 27 - Intravenous, Intramuscular and Other Forms of Hydrocortisone, Pages 343-351
Chapter 28 - The Pump Method for Achieving a Normal Circadian Cortisol Replacement, Pages 353-378
Chapter 29 - Stress Dosing for Sick Days, Surgery, Exams and Exercise, Pages 379-404
Chapter 30 - Practical Information Emergency Kit and School Information, Pages 405-412
Chapter 31 - Other Treatments for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—Prednisolone, Dexamethasone and Adrenalectomy, Pages 413-421
Chapter 32 - Fludrocortisone 9 Alpha-Fludrocortisone, Pages 423-430
Chapter 33 - Travel and Time Zones, Pages 431-436
Chapter 34 - Thinking Through Blood Results–A Quiz, Pages 437-454
Chapter 35 - Discussing the Emotional Aspects of Living With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Pages 455-461
Appendix 1 - Converting System International (SI) Blood Measures Into North American Values or Conventional Units, Page 463
Appendix 2 - List of Abbreviations, Page 465
Index, Pages 467-478



Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. A Comprehensive Guide