Intrauterine growth restriction in the human, the origin of many serious medical, ethical, socioeconomic and humanitarian issues, still needs in-depth studies. The current volume presents the latest research results and offers detailed discussions on clinical care. The term small for gestational age (SGA) is defined and manifestations of prenatal growth retardation and its etiology are described. Special emphasis is placed on the role of genetic defects, in particular in the IGF/GH axis. Besides, not only the immediate consequences for SGA neonates and their clinical care are examined, but also possible sequelae in childhood. A study of utmost importance considers the neurological and intellectual consequences for SGA children. It is further revealed that fetal growth restriction can adversely affect health well into adulthood, and increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. Finally, interesting insights into the causes and consequences of low birth weight in developing countries are provided. This publication is a must for pediatricians, neonatologists, obstetricians and endocrinologists, as well as anyone interested in embryology, genetics, diabetes, clinical nutrition, molecular biology and neuroendocrinology.

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Preface
Children Born Small for Gestational Age: Definitions and Etiology
Diagnosis and Management of in utero Growth Failure
Fetal Growth Restriction and the Developmental Origins of Adult Disease Hypothesis: Experimental Studies and Biological Consequences
Molecular Genetic Disordersof Fetal Growth
Birth Weight and Later Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Low Birth Weight and Optimal Fetal Development: A Global Perspective
Insulin-Like Growth Factor/Growth Hormone Axis in Intrauterine Growth and Its Role in Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Clinical Management of Small-for-Gestational-Age Babies
Management of Short Stature in Small-for-Gestational-Age Children
Puberty and Adrenarche in Small-for-Gestational-Age Children
Neurological and Intellectual Consequences of Being Born Small for Gestational Age
Low Birth Weight in Developing Countries
Author Index
Subject Index

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