Medical Genetics

<h4>A complete introductory text on how to integrate basic genetic principles into the practice of clinical medicine</h4><p><i>Medical Genetics</i> is the first text to focus on the everyday application of genetic assessment and its diagnostic therapeutic and preventive implications in clinical practice. It is intended to be a text that you can use throughout medical school and refer back to when questions arise during residency and eventually practice. <i>Medical Genetics</i> is written as a narrative where each chapter builds upon the foundation laid by previous ones. Chapters can also be used as stand-alone learning aids for specific topics. Taken as a whole this timely book delivers a complete overview of genetics in medicine. You will find in-depth expert coverage of such key topics as:</p><ul> <li>The structure and function of genes</li><li>Cytogenetics</li><li>Mendelian inheritance</li><li>Mutations</li><li>Genetic testing and screening</li><li>Genetic therapies</li><li>Disorders of organelles</li><li>Key genetic diseases disorders and syndromes</li></ul><p></p><p>Each chapter of <i>Medical Genetics</i> is logically organized into three sections:</p><ol> <li>Background and Systems - Includes the basic genetic principles needed to understand the medical application</li><li>Medical Genetics - Contains all the pertinent information necessary to build a strong knowledge base for being successful on every step of the USMLE</li><li>Case Study Application - Incorporates case study examples to illustrate how basic principles apply to real-world patent care</li></ol><p></p><p>Today with every component of health care delivery requiring a working knowledge of core genetic principles <i>Medical Genetics</i> is a true must-read for every clinician.</p>