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The first U.S. edition (3d in the U.K.) of this dictionary lists 100 syndromes and inherited disorders that result in long-term or lifelong mental and physical problems. The disorders selected for inclusion are those for which help is available to alleviate some of the associated problems.Entries are arranged alphabetically from Achondroplasia to Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and run from two to four pages. They include the condition's alternative name, incidence, history, causation, and characteristics. Management implications are covered from an interdisciplinary perspective and include medical, nursing, social-work, and educational aspects. Self-help and support groups (one or two) are listed. The dictionary would complement Grey House's The Complete Directory for People with Rare Disorders, which lists disorder-specific and organizational groups as well as government agencies that support individuals with rare disorders.Health-care and social-work professionals are the intended audience for Dictionary of Syndromes and Inherited Disorders. Health-science libraries may find it useful as a quick reference tool. A random check of the Internet brought up numerous recent authoritative Web sites covering many of the included disorders, and one wonders how long this type of reference book will remain relevant. REVWR
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