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Название: Transition of Care

Автор: Группа авторов

Издательство: Ingram

Жанр: Зарубежная психология

Серия: Endocrine Development

isbn: 9783318061437

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СКАЧАТЬ [4]. The prevalence of nonclassic CAH is estimated as 1 in 1,000 births but can be higher (1–2%) in some ethnic groups [5]. The lives of patients with CAH have improved greatly since the discovery that cortisone is an effective treatment for the disorder in the 1950s. Neonatal screening is being done in several countries, and DNA-based prenatal diagnosis is feasible.

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      Therapeutic Managements during Transition between Pediatric and Adult Health Care

      Contrarily to primary adrenal insufficiency, the aim of GC treatment is not only to compensate for the deficient hormone, but also to blunt the nocturnal ACTH secretion, which is the major driver of adrenal androgen production.

      Management of Classic CAH in Adolescents and Adults

      Female-Specific Issues