The busy physician's guide to genetics, genomics and personalized medicine / Kevin M. Sweet, Ron C. Michaelis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sweet, Kevin M.

Contributor:

Michaelis, Ron C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human genetics--Variation.

Human genetics.

Genomics.

Pharmacogenetics.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 211 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, [2011]

Summary:

As the focus of medical practice begins to shift towards a personalized approach that contextualizes each patient 's biochemistry, this book gives practitioners the confidence to apply the genetic and genomic principles that underpin personalized medicine.

Contents:

1. Genetic variability provides the biochemical basis for our individuality, including differences in our susceptibility to many common diseases

2. Making the most of family history information, single gene disorders and Mendelian patterns of inheritance, and when to refer to a genetic specialist

3. Types of genetic tests and issues associated with the interpretation of their results

4. Toward the safer and more effective use of prescription drugs: pharmacogenetics

5. Taking a personalized medicine approach to breast and colon cancer

6. Personalized risk assessments and treatments for complex cardiovascular disease

7. Other multifactorial disorders for which genetic/genomic testing is providing insights

Epilogue and list of resources.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9400711468

9789400711464

OCLC:

706784593