Review of the first edition '... should be read thoroughly by any pediatric resident, genetic resident, or clinical fellow caring for patients with metabolic disorders.' American Journal of Medical Genetics
'The writing is lucid, direct and salted with personal observations. Clarke's teaching skills shine forth from each page ... It succeeds admirably, effectively demystifying the anxiety-provoking world of inherited biochemical illness.' Canadian Medical Association Journal
'If your clinical work brings you into contact with patients who may be hiding an inherited metabolic disease, Clarke's guide is for you. Clearly it will be of greatest help to paediatricians.' Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
'J. T. R. Clarke has performed the amazing feat of distilling practical knowledge about the diagnosis of metabolic diseases into a small, yet ultimately pragmatic 280-page clinical guide. ... On the whole, I found this to be an amazing book which contains a vast amount of information presented in a concise, logical and well-organized fashion. ... I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone involved in the diagnosis of inherited metabolic diseases.' Journal of Genetic Counseling
'This book's strength lies in its simple straightforward clinical approach to this difficult area of medicine.' Doctors.net.uk
'To guide the physician in this assessment, a compact volume such as has been written by Dr Clark is invaluable. Dr Clark has succeeded in providing the reader with a user-friendly, inexpensive book that is up-to-date, and provides directions for further reading ... this is a good practical and instructive book, and I hope that it will find its way into the hands of a large number of paediatricians and paediatric neurologists. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology
'An excellent book for physicians who find inherited metabolic disorders intimidating, this book is also an excellent source for those who already care for patients with these disorders and would like to solidify their understanding of basic principles.' Practice
'Dr Clark's enthusiasm and erudition are evident on every page of this book, which is handily sized and, wonder of wonders, costs only GBP30.' www.archdischild.com
'... this is a good practical and instructive book, and I hope that it will find its way into the hands of a large number of paediatricians and paediatric neurologists.' European Journal of Paediatric Neurology
'The book is well written and contains a wealth of experience organised in a practical way ... I feel the book fulfils its aim as 'a clinical guide' and provides a coherent framework for those who wish to learn more about metabolic disease.' Neuromuscular Disorders