Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more – all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material.
Discusses current topics
including
polygenic risk scores
and their potential applications for diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, and the
latest sequencing technologies
and their clinical application in genetic testing and diagnosis.
Offers a completely updated discussion of genetic testing modalities and applications.
Includes convenient concept summaries, more than 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables, as well as patient/family vignettes that present valuable perspectives on disease and treatment.
Features Clinical Commentary boxes that demonstrate how the hard science of genetics has real applications to everyday patient problems, preparing you for problem-based integrated courses.
Illustrates key concepts with disease examples to demonstrate relevance to medicine.
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Elsevier; 6 edition (December 30, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0323597378
ISBN-13: 978-0323597371
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 10.8 inches
