Description: Jewish Genetic Disorders by Ernest L. Abel A guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non - Jewish. It offers a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. It includes information on variations, frequency, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, transmission, and treatment and prevention for various disorders. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood, cancers, central nervous system, connective tissue, gastrointestinal, metabolic or endocrine, respiratory, sensory, and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations, frequency, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, transmission, treatment and prevention, and notes on where more information about each disorder can be obtained. A glossary of terms and index are provided. Author Biography Ernest L. Abel is an emeritus professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. He is the author of more than forty books and his articles have been published in various popular and scholarly magazines and journals. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction ONE. Basic Facts About Genetics and Genetic Diseases TWO. Why the Jews? THREE. Blood Disorders Gaucher Disease Factor XI DeFIciency Fanconi Anemia Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) DeFIciency Thalassemia FOUR. Cancer Breast Cancer: The BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations Colorectal Cancer: The I1307K Mutation FIVE. Central Nervous System Disorders Ataxia-telangiectasia Canavan Disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Familial Dysautonomia aka Riley-Day Syndrome Hunter Syndrome Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Mucolipidosis Type IV Niemann-Pick Disease Primary Torsion Dystonia Tay-Sachs Disease SIX. Connective Tissue Disorders Familial Mediterranean Fever SEVEN. Gastrointestinal Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome: Ulcerative Colitis and CrohnÕs Disease Lactose Intolerance EIGHT. Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Abetalipoproteinemia Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Cystinuria Essential Pentosuria Familial Hypercholesterolemia Familial Hyperinsulinism Tarui Disease NINE. Respiratory Disorders Cystic Fibrosis TEN. Sensory Disorders Hearing Loss ELEVEN. Skin Disorders Bloom Syndrome Pemphigus Vulgaris TWELVE. Eliminating Jewish Genetic Diseases Glossary Appendix: Screening Centers Index Review "superb...clearly answers questions...outstanding writing...well-organized...a wealth of information...current and comprehensive coverage...exceptional...a first choice selection"—Library Journal; "well-researched...clearly written"—Cleveland Jewish News; "masterful job of providing basic information about Tay-Sachs and dozens of other[s]...well-researched...clearly written...a major contribution"—Jewish Bulletin. Review Quote "superb...clearly answers questions...outstanding writing...well-organized...a wealth of information...current and comprehensive coverage...exceptional...a first choice selection"-- Library Journal ; "well-researched...clearly written"-- Cleveland Jewish News ; "masterful job of providing basic information about Tay-Sachs and dozens of other[s]...well-researched...clearly written...a major contribution"-- Jewish Bulletin. Details ISBN0786440872 Author Ernest L. Abel Short Title JEWISH GENETIC DISORDERS Language English ISBN-10 0786440872 ISBN-13 9780786440870 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle A Laymans Guide Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Birth 1943 Residence West Bloomfield, MI, US Illustrations notes, glossary, appendix, index AU Release Date 2008-11-01 NZ Release Date 2008-11-01 UK Release Date 2008-11-01 Pages 248 DEWEY 616.042089924 Audience General Audience Age 18 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2008-09-10 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc US Release Date 2008-09-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159405421;
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Book Title: Jewish Genetic Disorders: a Layman's Guide
Author: Ernest L. Abel
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Popular Medicine
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Publication Year: 2008
Number of Pages: 248 Pages