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A complete introductory text on how to integrate basic genetic principles into the practice of clinical medicine Medical Genetics is the first text to focus on the everyday application of genetic assessment and its diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive implications in clinical practice. It is intended to be a text that you can use throughout medical school and refer back to when questions arise during residency and, eventually, practice. Medical Genetics is written as a narrative where each chapter builds upon the foundation laid by previous ones. Chapters can also be used as stand-alone learning aids for specific topics. Taken as a whole, this timely book delivers a complete overview of genetics in medicine. You will find in-depth, expert coverage of such key topics as: The structure and function of genesCytogeneticsMendelian inheritanceMutationsGenetic testing and screeningGenetic therapiesDisorders of organellesKey genetic diseases, disorders, and syndromes Each chapter of Medical Genetics is logically organized into three sections: Background and Systems - Includes the basic genetic principles needed to understand the medical applicationMedical Genetics - Contains all the pertinent information necessary to build a strong knowledge base for being successful on every step of the USMLE Case Study Application - Incorporates case study examples to illustrate how basic principles apply to real-world patent care Today, with every component of health care delivery requiring a working knowledge of core genetic principles, Medical Genetics is a true must-read for every clinician.

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Author:   G. Bradley Schaefer ,  James Thompson
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
ISBN:  

9780071702065

ISBN 10:   0071702067
Pages:   452
Publication Date:   01 December 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Book
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgements Dedication Preface Chapter 1Genetics: Unity and Diversity Chapter 2Information Flow and Levels of Regulation Chapter 3The Organization of Development Chapter 4Structure and function of genes Chapter 5Cytogenetics Chapter 6Mendelian Inheritance Chapter 7 Mutations Chapter 8 Metabolism Chapter 9Family History / Pedigree Analysis Chapter 10Gene Environment Interactions Chapter 11Genetic Testing and Screening Chapter 12Atypical Modes of Inheritance Chapter 13Disorders of Organelles Chapter 14From Genomics to Proteomics to Metabolomics Chapter 15Genetic Therapeutics Chapter 16Population Genetics Chapter 17Tying it together Bibliography Glossary Index Resources Answers to USMLE-style questions

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