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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This volume will explore the epidemiology and the basic mechanisms of each of these prenatal phenomena, in an attempt to explain the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain.This information will contribute to resolving the nature-nurture controversy.This information provides guidance to clinical practitioners involved in both prenatal and postnatal care.This volume further stimulates research into underlying mechanisms and prevention and treatment of this phenomenon. ... Read more

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Autism: Beyond the Basics is the long awaited sequel to Dr. William Shaw's Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD, the groundbreaking book which introduced thousands of families throughout the world - touched by autism - to hope for recovery. As an autism researcher, scientist, biochemist, and laboratory director, William Shaw, Ph.D. has worked over a decade to uncover other causes and potential solutions to the autism epidemic. This new book is a compilation of these research efforts and those of other experts. Parents and physicians seeking more answers will find much food for thought to help improve the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Some of the many topics covered by Dr. Shaw and his contributing authors include: cholesterol deficiency, carnosine therapy, GI abnormalities, lithium deficiency, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, copper/zinc imbalance, chemical and food sensitivities, oxalate toxicity, homeopathy, and methylcobalamin. The information in this book may be useful not only in the field of autism but nearly any disorder in which some of the symptoms of autism are often present, including Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Williams Syndrome, Down's Syndrome with Autistic Symptoms, Rett's Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Fragile X, and Neurofibromatosis.
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Received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Human Physiology and is board certified in Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology. He is known worldwide for his research and presentations at conferences in the field of autism and developmental disorders. Dr. Shaw has been actively involved with both the Defeat Autism Now! and Autism Speaks groups and is a board member of the National Academy for Child Development. He is also the founder and director of The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. for Health, Nutrition, and Metabolism in Lenexa, Kansas, a laboratory specializing in metabolic, environmental, and genetic testing for people with chronic illnesses and diseases. He published the first edition of Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD in 1998 and it has since been translated into eight different languages and has helped thousands of patients and medical practitioners successfully improve the lives of individuals with autism. ... Read more