Genetic Consultations in the Newborn
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Author Description
As demand continues to exceed availability when it comes to clinical geneticists, Genetic Consultations in the Newborn offers an essential new resource for practitioners everywhere: a streamlined diagnostic manual that connects subtle symptoms of newborn dysmorphology to their differential diagnosis. Comprising more than 60 chapters organized by system and symptom, this book facilitates fast, expert navigation from recognition to management in syndromes that manifest during the newborn period. Richly illustrated and packed with pearls of practical wisdom from the authors' decades of practice, it empowers readers to recognize the outward signs and symptoms crucial for an effective diagnosis. For geneticists, neonatologists, pediatricians, and anyone else who cares for infants in their first days of life, Genetic Consultations in the Newborn provides an essential and unmatched resource for navigating one of the most challenging areas of clinical practice. It should not be missed.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text addresses the critical need for a streamlined diagnostic manual to assist practitioners in identifying and managing genetic syndromes in newborns. Authors Cynthia J. Curry and Robin D. Clark leverage their extensive clinical experience to provide a structured framework that bridges the gap between observing subtle dysmorphic symptoms and establishing an accurate differential diagnosis. The book serves as a practical guide for clinicians facing high demand and limited access to specialized genetic consultation services.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 60 chapters organized by physiological system and specific clinical symptoms
- Diagnostic pathways for syndromes manifesting during the neonatal period
- Practical clinical pearls derived from decades of professional practice
- Extensive visual illustrations of newborn dysmorphology
Scope Limits
- The text focuses specifically on the newborn period and does not cover long-term pediatric genetic management or adult-onset genetic conditions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field, including Judith G. Hall, recognize this work as a primary resource for neonatologists and pediatricians navigating complex diagnostic challenges. Practitioners frequently note the utility of its organized, symptom-based approach in high-pressure clinical environments.
Page Count:
394
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190931043
ISBN-13:
9780190931049
Infants newborn
Neonatology
Clinical Reference
Pediatrics
Genetics
Medical
Allied Health
