Managing health in the genomic era a guide to family health history and disease risk / Vincent C. Henrich, Lori A. Orlando, Brian H. Shirts.

Author/creator Henrich, Vincent C.
Other author Orlando, Lori A.
Other author Shirts, Brian H.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA, United States : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, [2020]
Descriptionxv, 221 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 2020 [EBCBGMB20]
Subjects

Contents The growing medical relevance and value of family health history -- Family health history's place in genomic medicine -- The connection between genetic variation, family health history, and disease risk -- Family-specific genetic variants: principles, detection, and clinical interpretation -- Genes and cancer: implications for FHH analysis -- Using family health history to identify and reduce modifiable disease risks -- Technology for family health history and collection and analysis -- Family health history and genetic counseling -- Current and future trends in diagnostics and treatment -- Current and future trends to integrate family health history with clinical programs to improve population health.
Abstract "In Managing Health in the Genomic Era: A Guide to Family Health History and Disease Risk, Drs. Vincent C. Henrich, Lori A. Orlando, and Brian H. Shirts discuss the practical considerations surrounding the use of genomic and genetic tests to manage patient health, to provide adult disease risk assessment, to improve diagnosis, and to support effective interventions and treatment. In 10 chapters, evidence-based information and case studies are described and examine the central place of family health history (FHH) in genomic medicine, tools and strategies for compiling and analyzing family health history, how to identify existing and novel genetic markers, how to identify lineage specific (or rare) variants within families, and how to find effective interventions based on genetic testing results and FHH. Factors that influence clinical practice, including gene-environment interactions, FHH social networking, direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing and data sharing, algorithms for analyzing genetic data, and patient counseling are discussed from the standpoint of clinical practice. Here, frontline healthcare providers will discover succinct commentary and key examples to assist with their local needs. Relevant principles of genetic biology and inheritance are explored and guidance on available support networks and online resources is also provided."-- Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Issued in other formElectronic version: Henrich, Vincent. Managing health in the genomic era. Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2020 9780128160169
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018966082
ISBN9780128160152 paperback
ISBN0128160152 paperback
ISBNelectronic publication

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