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The value of genetic and genomic technologies : workshop summary / Theresa Wizemann and Adam C. Berger, rapporteurs ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genomics--Congresses.
- Genomics.
- Genomics--Research--Congresses.
- Human chromosome abnormalities--Diagnosis--Congresses.
- Human chromosome abnormalities.
- Genetic counseling--Congresses.
- Genetic counseling.
- Genetic disorders--Diagnosis--Congresses.
- Genetic disorders.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 92 p.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2010.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- "Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse perspectives on the value of genetic testing, and to discuss its use in clinical practice"--home page.
- Contents:
- Tumor-based screening for Lynch Syndrome
- Pharmacogenomic testing to guide warfarin dosing
- Genomic profiling
- Closing remarks.
- Notes:
- "Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy."
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 0-309-18499-1
- 1-282-94857-1
- 9786612948572
- 0-309-15772-2
- OCLC:
- 923282214
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