Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment 8th Edition

Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment, 8th Edition – The Definitive Resource on Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis

“Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment, 8th Edition” is the ultimate reference in prenatal genetic diagnosis, offering a comprehensive guide for academicians, postgraduate students, and medical professionals. Key aspects of this newly revised edition include:

1. Expert Authorship: Written by renowned medical doctors Aubrey and Jeff Milunsky, alongside a global team of leading experts, ensuring high-quality and reliable information.
2. Comprehensive Coverage: Provides exhaustive, referenced information on established prenatal diagnosis techniques and the latest advancements in the field.
3. New Chapters: Features new chapters on preconception genetic counseling, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, advances in fetal imaging, and gene therapy.
4. Public Policy and Ethics: Discusses critical topics such as the ethics of embryo editing, mitochondrial replacement treatment, gene patents, and polygenic disease risk prediction.
5. Advanced Techniques: Explores preimplantation genetic diagnosis, pharmacogenetics, prenatal diagnosis, and whole genome sequencing.
6. Genetic Disorders and Therapy: Covers genetic disorders and pharmacologic therapies, including spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome.
7. Legal Issues: Addresses legal issues related to genetics, including the fetus as plaintiff and the increasing liability of physicians.
8. Multidisciplinary Utility: Serves as a valuable reference for obstetricians, clinical geneticists, molecular and biochemical geneticists, pediatricians, neonatologists, genetic counselors, ethicists, radiologists, and public policy professionals.
9. Expert Recommendations: Incorporates knowledge, perspectives, and recommendations from a team of internationally recognized contributors.
10. Global Reach: Used routinely around the world, reflecting its status as the definitive reference work in prenatal genetic diagnosis.

“Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment, 8th Edition” is more than just a textbook; it is a comprehensive guide that supports healthcare professionals in delivering the latest in genetic care and diagnosis for fetal genetic disorders. Its blend of detailed information, ethical discussion, and legal considerations makes it an essential tool for anyone involved in the care and study of genetic disorders in fetuses.