Health Reference Series: Genetic Disorders Sourcebook

Editor/Author Williams, Angela L.
Publication Year: 2019
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

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ISBN: 978-1-78785-376-8
Category: Health & Medicine - Medicine
Image Count: 33
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, Seventh Edition offers updated information on how genes work and how genetic mutations affect health. It provides facts about the most common genetic disorders, including those that arise from mutations in specific genes -- for example, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis--as well as those arising from chromosomal abnormalities -- such as Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part I: Introduction to Genetics
Chapter 1—Cells and DNA: The Basics
Chapter 2—How Genes Work
Chapter 3—Genetic Mutations and Health
Chapter 4—What Causes Genetic Disorders
Chapter 5—Genetic Inheritance
Chapter 6—Genetic Counseling
Chapter 7—Genetic Testing
Chapter 8—Preventing Genetic Discrimination
Part II: Disorders Resulting from Abnormalities in Specific Genes
Chapter 9—Albinism
Chapter 10—Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Chapter 11—Blood Disorders (Hemoglobinopathies)
Chapter 12—Blood-Clotting Disorders
Chapter 13—CHARGE Syndrome
Chapter 14—Connective Tissue Disorders
Chapter 15—Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Chapter 16—Cystic Fibrosis
Chapter 17—Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 18—Growth Disorders
Chapter 19—Heart Rhythm Disorders
Chapter 20—Hereditary Deafness
Chapter 21—Huntington Disease
Chapter 22—Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Chapter 23—Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Chapter 24—Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
Chapter 25—Leukodystrophies
Chapter 26—Lipid Storage Diseases
Chapter 27—Mitochondrial Diseases
Chapter 28—Neurofibromatosis
Chapter 29—Neuromuscular Disorders
Chapter 30—Noonan Syndrome
Chapter 31—Porphyria
Chapter 32—Retinoblastoma
Chapter 33—Rett Syndrome
Chapter 34—Tuberous Sclerosis
Chapter 35—Vision Disorders
Chapter 36—Wilson Disease
Part III: Chromosome Abnormalities
Chapter 37—An Overview of Chromosome Abnormalities
Chapter 38—Angelman Syndrome
Chapter 39—Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
Chapter 40—Down Syndrome and Other Trisomy Disorders
Chapter 41—Fragile X Syndrome
Chapter 42—Klinefelter Syndrome
Chapter 43—Prader-Willi Syndrome
Chapter 44—Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Chapter 45—Turner Syndrome
Chapter 46—Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Chapter 47—Williams Syndrome
Part IV: Complex Disorders with Genetic and Environmental Components
Chapter 48—Genes, Behavior, the Environment, and Health
Chapter 49—The Genetics of Addiction
Chapter 50—Alzheimer Disease and Genetics
Chapter 51—Asthma and Genetics
Chapter 52—Cancer and Genetics
Chapter 53—Crohn Disease and Genetics
Chapter 54—Mental Illness and Genetics
Chapter 55—Diabetes and Genetics
Chapter 56—Cardiovascular Disease and Heredity
Chapter 57—Heredity and Movement Disorders
Chapter 58—Genetic Factors in Obesity
Chapter 59—Family History and Risk for Stroke
Chapter 60—Genetics and Tourette Syndrome
Part V: Genetic Research
Chapter 61—The Human Genome Project
Chapter 62—Genomic Medicine
Chapter 63—Gene Therapy
Chapter 64—Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 65—Next Steps in Genomic Research
Chapter 66—DNA Sequencing
Part VI: Information for Parents of Children with Genetic Disorders
Chapter 67—What Are Birth Defects?
Chapter 68—Tips for Parenting a Child with a Disability
Chapter 69—Early Intervention: An Overview
Chapter 70—Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology
Chapter 71—Education of Children with Special Needs
Chapter 72—Transition Planning for Children with Special Needs
Chapter 73—Government Benefits for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Part VII: Additional Help and Information
Chapter 74—Glossary of Terms Related to Human Genetics
Chapter 75—Sources of Further Help and Information Related to Genetic Disorders