Jewish Genetic Disorders - A Layman's Guide

Klappentext This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood! cancers! central nervous system! connective tissue! gastrointestinal! metabolic or endocrine! respiratory! sensory! and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations! frequency! symptoms! causes! diagnosis! transmission! treatment and prevention! and notes on where more information about each disorder can be obtained. A glossary of terms and index are provided. Zusammenfassung A guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non - Jewish. It offers a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. It includes information on variations! frequency! symptoms! causes! diagnosis! transmission! and treatment and prevention for various disorders.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ernest L. Abel
• Editore: McFarland
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2008
• EAN: 9780786440870
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-4087-0
• Pagine: 242
• Dimensioni: 146 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute > Patologie, terapie; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Tematiche generali