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Oxford Desk Reference: Clinical Genetics and Genomics
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Author:
- Firth, Helen V.; Hurst, Jane A.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN:
- 978-0-19-955750-9
- Doody Core Title Score:
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A popular and easy-to-use guide, this book is a must-have tool for clinical consultations in genetics and genomic medicine.
Ideal for quick reference during practice, it covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, management, and counselling for patients. With a strong evidence base and international guidelines, it puts reliable and trustworthy guidance at your fingertips. Designed for use as a first-line guide, the A to Z format ensures it's accessible, and the simple layout makes it easy to assimilate information. Highly illustrated, the book also contains up-to-date glossaries of terms used in genetics and dysmorphology providing quick reference for key concepts.
The second edition is an eagerly anticipated update of the gold standard in the specialty. It covers new developments in the field, particularly the advent of genome-wide sequencing and major updates in cancer. Fifteen new topics have been added, including Sudden cardiac death, Neonatal screening, and Ciliopathies.
The authors have used their experience to devise a practical clinical approach to many common genetic referral
Ideal for quick reference during practice, it covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, management, and counselling for patients. With a strong evidence base and international guidelines, it puts reliable and trustworthy guidance at your fingertips. Designed for use as a first-line guide, the A to Z format ensures it's accessible, and the simple layout makes it easy to assimilate information. Highly illustrated, the book also contains up-to-date glossaries of terms used in genetics and dysmorphology providing quick reference for key concepts.
The second edition is an eagerly anticipated update of the gold standard in the specialty. It covers new developments in the field, particularly the advent of genome-wide sequencing and major updates in cancer. Fifteen new topics have been added, including Sudden cardiac death, Neonatal screening, and Ciliopathies.
The authors have used their experience to devise a practical clinical approach to many common genetic referral
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Firth, Helen V.; Hurst, Jane A.
- ISBN:
- 978-0-19-955750-9
- Specialty:
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- Molecular Biology
- Medical Genetics
- Biochemistry & Biophysics
- Genetics & Genomics
- Cell Biology
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 2nd Ed.
- Pages:
- 944
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Doody Core Title Score:
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