Fragile X Syndrome and Premutation Disorders
Author | : Randi Hagerman |
Publisher | : Mac Keith Press |
Total Pages | : 660 |
Release | : 2020-12-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 1911612379 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781911612377 |
Rating | : 4/5 (377 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fragile X Syndrome and Premutation Disorders written by Randi Hagerman and published by Mac Keith Press. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers both molecular and clinical aspects of Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and premutation disorders so that new targeted treatments can be understood by clinicians and parents. It covers all premutation disorders including FXTAS, FXPOI and FXAND problems. The main focus is to help clinicians to give the best care possible to patients with FXS and to understand a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Underserved populations such as babies and toddlers with FXS and mothers with the full mutation are highlighted, including the treatments that can be beneficial to them. This book also discuss fragile X associated disorders as they impact the family whose proband has FXS. A highlight of this book is the international perspective on how different cultures deal with FXS and targeted treatments.