Medical Genetics (Paperback)

by Lynn B. Jorde (Author), John C. Carey (Author), Michael, J. Bamshad (Author), Raymond L. White (Author)

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Book Description

Your guide to the clinical application of the latest developments in molecular genetics

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
Now with access to full text online plus many other extras, access is via unique pin number in front of book. This is one of the few medical genetics texts on a 2-year revision cycle. It provides up-to-date information that can be read, retained, and applied with ease! The third edition covers pharmacogenomics, the societal implications of technologies; the Human Genome Project cloning, genetic enhancement, and embryonic stem cell research; new tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes and more. Mini-summaries, study questions, suggested readings, and a detailed glossary facilitates review of the material. Clinical relevance is demonstrated in over 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables as well as boxes containing patient/family vignettes, coverage of ethical, legal, and social issues and clinical commentary on important genetic diseases. A companion web site offers continuing updates and a wealth of additional features.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 363 pages
• Publisher: C.V. Mosby; 3 edition (February 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032303568X
• ISBN-13: 978-0323035682
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,103,462 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent preclinical book, August 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Medical Genetics (Paperback)

This book was intended to prepare medical students to understand the basic science principles that form the foundation of clinical genetics. It is not intended to be a clinical handbook. It does an excellent job showing how the clinical genetic diseases illustrate the scientific principles of genetics. I think that it is very well written, and forms a foundation to pursue more clinical studies.

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Medical Genetics, December 31, 1999

By	medical student "nansko" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Genetics (Paperback)

This book is extremely limited in discussing how these genetic disorders manifest themselves clinically. I would not recommend this book for students who plan to apply their knowledge in the clinical setting. Explanations of certain genetic terms are not always clearly defined nor are certain biologic processes such as meiosis. Overall, a poorly written book for anyone but a graduate student of genetics.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Succinct Text for Medical Genetics, October 22, 2007

By	Robert Best (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Medical Genetics Updated Edition for 2006 - 2007: With Student Consult Online Access (Paperback)

I have been teaching medical genetics to medical students and graduate students for more than twenty years, and I have been using the Jorde text for teaching medical students since it was first published.

This text is the most succinct text available to my knowledge on the topic of medical genetics. This is perfect for medical students who have relatively little time in their schedules for genetics (16 lecture hours versus 48 hours for graduate students). The text is very clear, has great examples, ties in medical applications with the scientific explanations of principles, and has a wide array of online resources readily available. With very little exception, every page is worth the reading for medical students, and is helpful for them in learning what they need to know to become fully conversant in medical genetics and well acquainted with the general principles and emerging technologies. [I wish the cytogenetics chapter were illustrated better, but this is a minor weakness relative to the other strengths in the text.]

This is not the best text available for graduate students in clinical or medical genetics if the text is to be used alone (i.e. not supplemented with articles to add deeper levels of details). For students with a full 3-credit graduate course in medical genetics, it does not have quite sufficient depth, in my opinion. I don't have any significant experience teaching undergraduates, and will leave that area to others.

All in all, these authors have put together the clearest and most concise resource on medical genetics, and I highly recommend it for any audience whose needs are for efficient and palatable material on the principles of medical genetics.