Movement Disorder Genetics / edited by Susanne A. Schneider, José M. Tomás Brás.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schneider, Susanne A., editor.

Brás, José M. Tomás (José Miguel Tomás), editor.

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Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Human genetics.

Neurology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

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Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

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Mode of Access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

This book covers recent developments and possible pitfalls in the diagnosis of genetic movement disorders and related conditions. It is divided into three sections: technical and scientific aspects; clinical aspects with guidance towards work-up; and ethical and legal aspects of genetic testing in a clinical and research setting. The first section includes chapters on genetic analysis and counselling with critical discussion of potential problems when interpreting the results. Clinical chapters summarize genetic forms of movement disorders including parkinsonism, tics and dystonia with algorithms for hands-on daily practice. Related conditions such as RLS, ataxias and dementias are also covered. Finally, chapters on ethical and legal aspects of genetic testing are included. Movement Disorder Genetics is aimed at clinicians and scientists working in the field of movement disorders and related conditions. .

Contents:

Genetics of Mendelian Forms of Parkinson's Disease

Genetics of Parkinson's Disease

Genetics of Atypical Parkinsonism

Genetics of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Genetics of Frontotemporal Dementia

Genetics of Primary Tremor Disorders

Genetics of Dystonia

Genetic Choreas

Genetics of Tourette Syndrome

Genetics of Paroxysmal Dyskinesia

Genetics of Dominant Ataxias

Genetics of Recessive Ataxias

Genetics of NBIA Disorders

Genetics of Metal Disorders (Excluding NBIA)

Genetics of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Genetics of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSP)

Genetics of ALS

Genetics of Mitochondrial Disease with Focus on Movement Disorders

Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Counseling for Clinicians

Genetic Testing - An Industrial Perspective

Direct-to-Consumer DNA Genetic and Genomic Testing

Current Ethical Issues Related to the Implementation of Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing

Implications for Health and Life Insurances and Other Legal Aspects of Genetic Testing.

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ISBN:

9783319172231

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