Clinical Genetics and Genomics at a Glance: A Comprehensive Guide

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of clinical genetics and genomics with this comprehensive guide, perfectly designed for healthcare students, newly qualified practitioners, and medical professionals looking to expand their knowledge.

About the at a Glance Series

The market-leading at a Glance series has been a trusted companion for healthcare students and professionals, offering a concise and simple approach to complex topics, supported by excellent illustrations and clear, easy-to-follow diagrams.

Why Choose Clinical Genetics and Genomics at a Glance?

This book provides a unique systems-based approach to understanding the practical applications of clinical genetics in different systems, making it an ideal introductory text or revision resource for medical students and professionals.

Covering a wide range of topics, Clinical Genetics and Genomics at a Glance is divided into bite-sized chapters, each presented in a double-page spread, allowing you to quickly grasp the essential concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios.

What You’ll Learn

Gain a solid understanding of the clinical and scientific facets of clinical genetics, including:

• General topics: inheritance, cytogenetic and molecular genetic techniques, genetic test report analysis, and genetic counseling
• Key conditions with a genetic basis, organized by body systems, such as:
• Cardiology: congenital heart disease, ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death
• Dermatology: tuberous sclerosis, Gorlin syndrome, Darier disease, lamellar ichthyosis, mal de meleda, cutaneous porphyria, and epidermolysis bullosa
• Endocrinology: adrenal gland conditions, androgen insensitivity syndrome, ambiguous sex syndromes, anorchism, Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, and diabetes mellitus

This comprehensive guide is designed to support you throughout your medical training and beyond, serving as a valuable reference tool for practitioners of all experience levels.

Stay ahead in the field of clinical genetics and genomics with this indispensable resource, and discover the intricacies of this complex subject in a clear, concise, and engaging way.

Product Details:

Publisher: Wiley

Language: English

ISBN: 9781119240952, 9781119241034

Publication Date: August 25, 2023