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- ISBN-10 : 9781284154245
- ISBN-13 : 978-1284154245
- Author: Laura M. Gunder McClary
Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach is a concise introduction to genetics clinically applicable to nursing students as well as students in other healthcare professions. The text employs an accelerated approach to understanding the fundamentals of genetics, even those with limited knowledge on the topic will find this a beneficial resource. The content is aligned to the ANA’s Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies and begins with a review of DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. In addition, it takes a clinical focus on specific diseases and groups of disease processes. Each disease chapter focuses on the molecular basis of the disease, the signs and symptoms of the disease, surveillance recommendations, treatment options for the disease, and other disorders. Coverage of diagnostic techniques, embryology and teratogens, diagnostic techniques for genetic testing, prenatal screening, genetics counseling and the ethical, legal, and social issues that surround human genetics and genomics is also included. Key Features: Aligned to the ANA’s Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Competencies Diagnostic techniques for genetic testing Tables and figures which reinforce comprehension Interprofessional contributor list across several health specialties
table of contents:
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics
- Chapter 3 Prenatal Genetics
- Chapter 4 Development and Teratogenesis
- Chapter 5 Genetic Counseling
- Chapter 6 Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Chapter 7 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
- Chapter 8 Colorectal Cancer
- Chapter 9 Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Chapter 10 Hemophilia
- Chapter 11 Sickle Cell Disease
- Chapter 12 Hemochromatosis
- Chapter 13 Cystic Fibrosis
- Chapter 14 Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Chapter 15 Muscular Dystrophies
- Chapter 16 Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
- Chapter 17 Familial Hypercholsterolemia
- Chapter 18 Hereditary Cardiomyopathies
- Chapter 19 Marfan Syndrome
- Chapter 20 Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Chapter 21 Rheumatologic Disorders
- Chapter 22 Neurofibromatosis
- Chapter 23 Familial Malignant Melanoma
- Chapter 24 Behavioral Medicine
- Chapter 25 Pharmacogenomics
- Chapter 26 Gene Therapy
- Chapter 27 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
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