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Auteur:	Lynn B. Jorde; John C. Carey; Michael J. Bamshad
Titel:	Medical Genetics
Uitgever:	Elsevier Limited (UK)
ISBN:	9780323596534
ISBN boekversie:	9780323597371
Editie:	6
Prijs:	€ 59.94
Verschijningsdatum:	27-09-2019

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Categorie:	Genetics
Taal:	English
Imprint:	Elsevier

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\u003cp\u003eUp to date and extensively revised to reflect \u003cb\u003erecent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy\u003c/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMedical Genetics, 6th Edition\u003c/i\u003e, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text \u003cb\u003eintegrates key concepts with clinical practice\u003c/b\u003e, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more – all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses current topics\u003c/b\u003e including \u003cb\u003epolygenic risk scores\u003c/b\u003e and their potential applications for diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, and the \u003cb\u003elatest sequencing technologies\u003c/b\u003e and their clinical application in genetic testing and diagnosis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a completely updated discussion of \u003cb\u003egenetic testing modalities and applications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes convenient concept summaries, \u003cb\u003emore than 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables\u003c/b\u003e, as well as \u003cb\u003epatient/family vignettes\u003c/b\u003e that present valuable perspectives on disease and treatment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cb\u003eClinical Commentary\u003c/b\u003e boxes that demonstrate how the hard science of genetics has real applications to everyday patient problems, preparing you for problem-based integrated courses.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates key concepts \u003c/b\u003ewith disease examples to demonstrate relevance to medicine.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides study questions for self-assessment, as well as \u003cb\u003e200 additional USMLE-style questions online.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhanced\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eeBook version included with purchase. \u003c/b\u003eYour enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e