Genetics and genomics in nursing and health care / Theresa A. Beery, M. Linda Workman.

Author/creator Beery, Theresa A.
Other author Workman, M. Linda.
Format Book
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : F.A. Davis, ©2012.
Descriptionxvii, 397 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell growth, cell differentiation, and ametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Chromosomal and mitochondrial inheritance and disorders -- Family history and pedigree construction -- Congenital anomalies, basic dysmorphology, and genetic assessment -- Enzyme and collagen disorders -- Common childhood-onset genetic disorders -- Common adult-onset genetic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- The genetics of cancer -- Genetic contributions to psychiatric and behavioral disorders -- Genetic and genomic testing -- Assessing genomic variation in drug response -- Health professionals and genomic care -- Financial, legal, ethical, and social considerations -- Genetic and genomic variation.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011025932
ISBN9780803624887 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0803624883 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks QU 58.5 B415G 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold