Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine - No Cost Library

Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine - 8th Edition

   Author(s): Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, Huntington F. Willard  

Publisher: Elsevier, Year: 2015

                                        

 Description: 

• Updated to reflect the latest genetic changes, Genetics in Medicine by Thompson & Thompson returns to be one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly changing field. The scientific reference book combines the basic principles of human genetics with current molecular genetics and uses a variety of learning resources to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders.
• Acquire the cutting edge information you need about the latest developments in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics.
• Better grasp the relationship with a number of clinical case studies between basic genetics and clinical medicine;
• Recognize a broad variety of genetic diseases from more than 240 detailed diagrams and high quality images with visual guidance.
• Immerse yourself in revised genetic disorder graphics, full-color text, charts, line diagrams and clinical images.
• To stay up-to-date on the most recent developments in the field, explore the new genetic content available.
• Take advantage of a portion of a double-page clinical case study that explains and confirms general principles of inheritance, pathogenesis, treatment, management, and therapy.
• Boost your critical thinking skills, and remember information better. -- chapter ends with up to 5 speedy genetic "problems" related to what has just been checked, with answers given at the back of the book.
• Student Consult included eBook edition with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to browse through a number of devices for all the text, statistics, and references from the book. You'll also have access to questions about USMLE design and multiple choice.