Nord Guide to 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.