Effectively merge basic science and clinical skills with Elsevier's Integrated Review Genetics, by Linda R. Adkison, PhD. This concise, high-yield title in the popular Integrated Review Series focuses on the core knowledge in genetics while linking that information to related concepts from other basic science disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Online access via www.studentconsult.com - included with your purchase - allows you to conveniently access the book's complete text and illustrations online as well as relevant content from other Student Consult titles. This concise and user-friendly reference provides crucial guidance for the early years of medical training and USMLE preparation. New to this edition * Grasp and retain vital concepts more easily thanks to a color-coded format, succinct text, key concept boxes, tables, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. * Effectively review for problem-based courses with the help of text boxes that help you clearly see the clinical relevance of the material. By Linda Adkison, PhD, Professor of Genetics and Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri Table of Contents: 1. Basic Mechanisms 2. Chromosomes in the Cell 3. Mechanisms of Inheritance 4. Genetics of Metabolic Disorders 5. Cancer Genetics 6. Hematologic Genetics and Disorders 7. Musculoskeletal Disorders 8. Neurologic Diseases 9. Cardiopulmonary Disorders 10. Renal, Gastrointestinal, and Hepatic Disorders 11. Disorders of Sexual Differentiation and Development 12. Population Genetics and Medicine 13. Modern Molecular Medicine
