Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition by Laura Gunder McClary  ISBN 128417445X 9781284174458

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ISBN 10: 128417445X

ISBN 13: 9781284174458

Author:  Laura M. Gunder McClary  

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition: Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach is a concise introduction to genetics clinically applicable to nursing students as well as students in other healthcare professions. The text employs an accelerated approach to understanding the fundamentals of genetics, even those with limited knowledge on the topic will find this a beneficial resource. The content is aligned to the ANA’s Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies and begins with a review of DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. In addition, it takes a clinical focus on specific diseases and groups of disease processes. Each disease chapter focuses on the molecular basis of the disease, the signs and symptoms of the disease, surveillance recommendations, treatment options for the disease, and other disorders. Coverage of diagnostic techniques, embryology and teratogens, diagnostic techniques for genetic testing, prenatal screening, genetics counseling and the ethical, legal, and social issues that surround human genetics and genomics is also included.Key Features: Aligned to the ANA’s Essentials of Genetic and Genomic CompetenciesDiagnostic techniques for genetic testingTables and figures which reinforce comprehensionInterprofessional contributor list across several health specialties

 

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition Table of contents:

 

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Basic Genetics
• Mutation
• Nondisjunction Syndromes
• Genes in Individuals
• Inheritance Patterns
• Human Genome Project

Chapter 2: Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics

• Family History
• Pedigree Analysis
• Cytogenetic Studies
• Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization
• DNA Analysis
• Biochemical Analysis
• Ethical Issues with Genetic Testing

Chapter 3: Prenatal Genetics

• Overview
• Prenatal Screening
• Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
• What Can Be Done with the Sample?
• Known Mutation Analysis
• Carrier Screening
• In-Vitro Fertilization with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Preimplantation Genetic Screening
• Family History

Chapter 4: Development and Teratogenesis

• Embryonic Development
• Implantation
• Congenital Abnormalities
• Thalidomide
• TORCH Complex
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Tobacco
• Cocaine
• Vitamin A
• Diethylstilbestrol

Chapter 5: Genetic Counseling

• Definition and History of Genetic Counseling
• Essentials of Genetic Counseling
• Impact of Advances in Genetics/Genomics on Genetic Counseling
• Genetic Counseling Practice Areas
• Referral and Access to Genetic Counselors
• Conclusion
• Genetic Counseling Resources

Chapter 6: Neurodegenerative Diseases

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Huntington’s Disease

Chapter 7: Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

• Breast Cancer Genes
• Founder Effect
• Penetrance
• Other Syndromes Associated with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
• Management Options

Chapter 8: Colorectal Cancer

• Familial Colorectal Cancer
• Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
• Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
• Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer

Chapter 9: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

• Major Phenotypic Features
• Genetics of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
• Phases of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
• Treatment
• Prognosis

Chapter 10: Hemophilia

• Genetics of Hemophilia
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment
• Blood Product Transfusions
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 11: Sickle Cell Disease

• Epidemiology
• Phenotypic Features
• Clinical Diagnosis and Testing
• Other Sickle Cell Disorders
• Management and Treatment
• Genetic Counseling

Chapter 12: Hemochromatosis

• Phenotypic Features
• Genetics of HFE-Associated Hemochromatosis
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 13: Cystic Fibrosis

• Phenotypic Features
• Genetics
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management, Treatment, and Surveillance
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 14: Osteogenesis Imperfecta

• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment

Chapter 15: Muscular Dystrophies

• Overview
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Associated Syndromes
• Management and Treatment
• Prognosis

Chapter 16: Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections

• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 17: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

• Genetics
• Environmental Risk Factors
• Physical Examination Findings
• Related Disorders
• Environmental and Other Factors
• Testing
• Management and Surveillance

Chapter 18: Hereditary Cardiomyopathies

• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 19: Marfan Syndrome

• Phenotypic Features
• Genetics of Marfan Syndrome
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 20: Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Phenotypic Features
• Genetics
• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management, Treatment, and Surveillance
• Associated Syndromes

Chapter 21: Rheumatologic Disorders

• Introduction
• Skeletal Dysplasias
• Metabolic Bone Disorders
• Arthritides
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Chapter 22: Neurofibromatosis

• Genetics of Neurofibromatosis
• Diagnosis
• Medical Management

Chapter 23: Familial Malignant Melanoma

• Risk Factors for Malignant Melanoma
• Associated Diseases
• Diagnosis
• Management and Treatment
• Genetic Testing, Counseling, and Surveillance

Chapter 24: Behavioral Medicine

• Diagnosis
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Management and Treatment

Chapter 25: Pharmacogenomics

• Drug Metabolism
• Pharmacogenomic Tests
• Limitations and Ethical Issues

Chapter 26: Gene Therapy

• Basic Process
• Types of Gene Therapy
• Viruses as Gene Therapy Vectors
• Challenges Associated with Viral Vectors
• Recent Progress

Chapter 27: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

• Genetic Testing
• Confidentiality
• Conclusion

 

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