Control of Hereditary Diseases

This report provides an assessment of developments in molecular genetics and their implications for medical practice. It aims to help medical decision-makers and practitioners understand both the technical basis of progress and its potential to revolutionize the management of numerous diseases.

Sommario

The human genome; epidemiology of genetic disorders and service needs; role of the genetic predisposition in common disorders; approaches to prevention; genetic counselling; obstetric aspects of prenatal diagnosis; organization of genetic services; ethical, social and legal aspects of genetic technology in medicine.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: World Health Organization (Editore)
• Editore: World Health Organization
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.1996
• EAN: 9789241208659
• ISBN: 978-92-4-120865-9
• Pagine: 84
• Dimensioni: 157 mm x 236 mm x 5 mm
• Peso: 181 g
• Serie: WHO Technical Report; WHO Technical Report
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche cliniche