(eBook PDF) Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals

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product details:

• 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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