Bibliograph

Genomics and personalized medicine, what everyone needs to know, Michael Snyder

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Genomics and personalized medicine, what everyone needs to know, Michael Snyder

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Genomics and personalized medicine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

930576136

Responsibility statement

Michael Snyder

Sub title

what everyone needs to know

Summary

Today genomics, part of a larger movement toward personalized medicine, is poised to revolutionize health care. Elements of genomics are already being incorporated on a widespread basis, including prenatal disease screening and targeted cancer treatments. With more innovations soon to arrive at the bedside, the promise of the genomics revolution is limitless. This book offers an authoritative resource on the prospects and realities of genomics and personalized medicine. As consumers are faced with additional options and more complicated decisions regarding their own health care, Snyder unpacks this sometimes-opaque subject matter into clear and actionable prose. --, From back cover

Table Of Contents

Personalized medicine -- Genome fundamentals -- An introduction to cancer genetics -- Genomics and cancer treatment -- Solving mystery diseases -- Complex genetic diseases -- Pharmacogenomics -- Genomics for the healthy person -- Prenatal testing -- Effects of the environment of the genome and epigenetics -- Other 'omes -- The personal microbiome -- Your immune system and infectious diseases -- Aging and health -- Wearable health devices -- Big data and medicine -- Delivery of genomic information -- Ethics -- Education -- Privacy -- Paying for personalized medicine -- The future of personalized medicine

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