Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Guide, Second Edition provides a fully-illustrated edition that outlines the basics of CAH and its interrelation with hormones and bodily function, including updated content on the latest clinical research. A new chapter dedicated to gene therapy covers principles, current status, the latest research developments, and potential treatments for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In addition, this new release updates patient profiles due to several new clinical studies in CAH for improved condition management, with practical information on how to deal with emergencies, medic alert emergency kits, emergency injection needles, handling illness, surgery, and more. In addition, new assays are incorporated for the analysis of pituitary and adrenal hormones for the determination of the disease. This new edition continues to be a vital reference to pediatric endocrinologists as well as primary care providers to help affected patients with an updated model of care and appropriate treatment. Patients and family members will continue to benefit from the new trend-forward information presented and will be empowered to approach their health care providers with the expectation of receiving individualized care and treatment of the disorder. Provides new information on steroid biosynthesis, the biochemical structure of steroids, and steroidal transportation in blood with cortisol, including steroid hormone receptors Includes the latest advances in personalized medicine, including hydrocortisone pump therapy and gene therapy Presents the latest information on conditions such as CAH-X and how to manage it Includes a new chapter on gene therapy that discusses what gene therapy is, what types there are, and why Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a good candidate.