Clinical Genetics Atlas (2nd Edition)

Author: Liu Quanzhang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-04-05
Features: This book is primarily compiled based on the author's decades of practical experience in genetic and pre-natal counseling clinics and research, as well as accumulated case materials, in a combined text-and-image format. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on introducing the fundamental theories of clinical genetics, covering the material basis of genetics and hereditary diseases, the causes of genetic disorders, the classification of various genetic diseases, their main characteristics, key points for identification and diagnosis, recurrence risk calculation, prognosis, as well as feasible preventive measures and pre-natal and reproductive health guidance principles. The second part introduces the clinical features, modes of inheritance, diagnostic and treatment highlights of some major genetic diseases, supported by typical case photographs. The content is comprehensive and the explanations are concise and clear. This book is suitable for clinical doctors, particularly those working in genetic and pre-natal counseling, as well as genetic teaching and research personnel, and senior medical students.