| Description |
x, 243 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Molecular and translational medicine |
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Molecular and translational medicine.
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| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.Molecular Genetic Testing in the Genomic Era / Ferrin C. Wheeler -- 2.Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics / Madhuri R. Hegde -- 3.Pharmacogenomics: Tailoring Treatment Based on Genotype / Alan H.B. Wu -- 4.Somatic Alterations and Targeted Therapy / Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun -- 5.Genome-Wide Association Studies in Disease Risk Calculation: The Role of Bioinformatics in Patient Care / Marylyn DeRiggi Ritchie -- 6.Presymptomatic Genetic Testing: Shifting the Emphasis from Reaction to Prevention / John C. Carey -- 7.Prenatal Testing: Screening, Diagnosis, and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis / Eugene Pergament -- 8.Newborn Screening for Metabolic Disorders / Nicola Longo -- 9.The Role of Genetic Counseling in Everyday Medical Practice / D. Hunter Best -- 10.Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing / Daniel G. MacArthur |
| Summary |
This book reviews developments in molecular genetics, showing how they have been adopted in clinical practice. The authors simplify complex genetic concepts and focus on patient related issues. The aim is to help shorten the time from lab bench to bedside |
| Analysis |
Medicine |
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Medicine & Public Health |
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Molecular Medicine |
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Oncology |
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Pathology |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Molecular genetics.
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Personalized medicine.
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Genetic Testing.
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Genetic Techniques.
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Precision Medicine.
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Genetic Techniques.
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Genetic Testing.
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Precision Medicine.
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| Author |
Best, D. Hunter.
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Swensen, Jeffrey J.
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| LC no. |
2011943887 |
| ISBN |
1617795291 (hbk.) |
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9781617795299 (hbk.) |
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(ebook) |
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