The Genetics of Neurological Disorders

Author:   Michael Baraitser (Institute of Child Health, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Volume:   34
ISBN:  

9780192628145


Pages:   454
Publication Date:   14 August 1997
Format:   Hardback
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The Genetics of Neurological Disorders


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BACK COVER COPY This third edition of The Genetics of Neurological Disorders incorporates the recent advances in genetics and molecular genetics into this comprehensive classic work. The classification of diseases within the text has been updated in line with the change in practice necessitated by these recent advances. Invaluable for both the geneticist and the neurologist, this book provides up-to-date information about counselling recurrence risks across the wide range of conditions seen by both the adult and paediatric neurologist. Each condition is covered in a way that helps the clinician reach a diagnosis before counselling, and carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis are also discussed for many conditions. Reviews of previous editions: '...coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work....This is a fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library' New England Journal of Medicine 'No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists.' Annals of Human Genetics 'The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease.' Brain 'As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled... a unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand.' Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry NOT on Back cover - Additional reviews 'This edition has grown by 257 worthwhile pages' British Medical Journal on 2e 'The book is very successful indeed, combining a rigorous academic analysis of evidence for any genetic statement with clear English.' Archives of Disease in Childhood on 1e '...encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions...' Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases on 1e 'The book is a comprehensive compendium which presents the facts clearly' Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology on 1e '...the best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200pp of references... outstanding value...it will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter.' Genetic Research, Cambridge on 2e

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Author:   Michael Baraitser (Institute of Child Health, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Volume:   34
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.990kg
ISBN:  

9780192628145


ISBN 10:   0192628143
Pages:   454
Publication Date:   14 August 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: Cranial nerves 2: Microcephaly 3: Conditions with big heads 4: Spinal malformations 5: Cortical dysplasia 6: Vascular disease 7: Paroxysmal 8: The craniosynostosis 9: Neurocutaneous disorders 10: Neurological disorders with a pigmentary retinopathy 11: Cerebral tumours 12: Epilepsy 13: Myoclonus and myoclonic epilepsy 14: Dementia 15: Sleep disorders 16: Cerebral palsy 17: Ataxia 18: Motor neuron 19: Spinal muscular atrophy 20: The neuropathies/multiple sclerosis 21: Pyramidal tract disorders 22: The myopathies 23: The myotonias/carnitine deficiency en 24Mitochondrial disorders 25: Myasthenia 26: Extrapyramidal disorders

Reviews

From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgeryand Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research


From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging f From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research From reviews of previous editions: No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research


From reviews of previous editions: <br> No neurologist will care to function from now on without ready access to this book, and it will be consulted by all clinical geneticists. --Annals of Human Genetics<br> Coherent, well organised, extremely well-documented work...A fine book to take to the clinic as well as the library. --New England Journal of Medicine<br> As a comprehensive source of reference it is unrivalled...A unique compilation of great importance which sets out all the current information about genetic elements, markers and calculations of risk. No neurologist can afford to be without a copy close to hand. --Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry<br> The strength of this book lies in the scholarly treatment of both old and new literature pertaining to familial neurological diseases. This book can heartily be recommended to the clinician seeking information on the genetics of neurological disease. --Brain<br> Encyclopaedic coverage of the literature, ranging from major studies of larger populations to single families exhibiting obscure conditions. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases<br> The best of its kind...with wonderfully succinct summaries and replete with over 200 pp. of references...outstanding value...It will deservedly find itself very widely used and referred to with pleasure, providing as it does so lucid and informative a guide to a complex and painful subject matter. --Genetic Research<br>


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