{"product_id":"neurofibromatosis-type-1-in-childhood-hardcover","title":"Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Childhood - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathryn North\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBruce R. Korf\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eDavid Gutman\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great deal is now known about neurofibromatosis type 1, particularly as a result of the identification of its causative gene by positional cloning. However, effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even life-threatening malignancy remain elusive. As Dr. Korf remarks in his Foreword: \"this book's cogent and thorough description of neurofibromatosis in children will take its place alongside other major clinical studies of the disorder. [Dr. North] has tackled some of the more challenging issues, such as the basis for learning disabilities and the optimal means for early detection of optic gliomas. Her work provides a guide to the clinician and stands as a provocative challenge to the neurofibromatosis research community to further explore the basis of these problems.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great deal is now known about neurofibromatosis type 1, particularly as a result of the identification of its causative gene by positional cloning. Effective treatments for its resulting cosmetic disfigurement, impaired cognitive performance and even life-threatening malignancy however sadly remain elusive. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Dr Korf remarks in his Foreword; 'this book's cogent and thorough description of neurofibromatosis in children will take its place alongside other major clinical studies of the disorder. (Dr North) has tackled some of the more challenging issues, such as the basis for learning disabilities and the optimal means for early detection of optic gliomas. Her work provides a guide to the clinician and stands as a provocative challenge to the neurofibromatosis research community to further explore the basis of these problems.'\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUnique account of the basis of learning disorder in this condition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance on optimal methods for early detection of optic glioma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA thorough review of current knowledge of neurofibromatosis in childhood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathryn North, New Children's Hospital, Parramatta, Australia\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Bruce R. Korf\u003cbr\u003e With contributions by David Gutman\u003cbr\u003e Preface by Peter G. Procopis\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 9.6 x 6.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52241588814098,"sku":"9781898683131","price":100.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/uBezMfvQZQ9781898683131.webp?v=1777903719","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/neurofibromatosis-type-1-in-childhood-hardcover","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}