Nord Guide to Rare Disorders

By Nord, National Organization for Rare Disorders Inc. (NORD), National Organization for Rare Disorders

NORD Guide to Rare Disorders is a comprehensive, practical, authoritative guide to the diagnosis and management of more than 800 rare diseases. The diseases are discussed in a uniform, easy-to-follow format--a brief description, signs and symptoms, etiology, related disorders, epidemiology, standard treatment, investigational treatment, resources, and references.The book includes a complete directory of orphan drugs, a full-color atlas of visual diagnostic signs, and a Master Resource List of support groups and helpful organizations. An index of symptoms and key words offers physicians valuable assistance in finding the information they need quickly.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781730635
• ISBN13: 9780781730631
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: LWW
• Length: 900 Pages
• Weight: 5.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 8.6" x 11.1"