Genetics for Rheumatologists: The Molecular Genetic Basis of Rheumatic Disorders (REMEDICA Genetics S.) - Softcover

Brown, Matthew; Newton, Julia; Wordsworth, Paul

 
9781901346312: Genetics for Rheumatologists: The Molecular Genetic Basis of Rheumatic Disorders (REMEDICA Genetics S.)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1901346315 ISBN 13: 9781901346312
Publisher: REMEDICA, 2002

Synopsis

This work aims to provide a quick reference source for doctors written to help answer questions on genetics and rheumatology. A large proportion of the diseases seen by rheumatologists have genetic influences. Some diseases are monogenic, but many are without Mendelian patterns of inheritance, nonetheless still having strong hereditary influences. The dissection of the genetic basis of rheumatic diseases has moved rapidly over the past 15 years, increasing our understanding of the causation of the disease, and in many cases improving diagnostic tests and the ability to advise patients about their risk of disease. Increasingly rheumatologists are asked about the likelihood of offspring developing their parents' diseases and about the utility of genetic testing for those diseases. This book aims to provide some answers.

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Publisher
REMEDICA
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1901346315
ISBN 13 
9781901346312
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
220
Editor
Hatchwell Eli