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Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery - An Illustrated Guide to Endoscopic Techniques (Hardcover): David F Jimenez Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery - An Illustrated Guide to Endoscopic Techniques (Hardcover)
David F Jimenez
R4,181 Discovery Miles 41 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Destined to be the definitive reference in this complex surgical area, Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery is the first single resource to offer complete coverage of techniques, outcomes, complications, and results when treating patients with craniosynostosis endoscopically. Dr. David F. Jimenez, a pioneer in the field who has developed minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries to treat very young infants with this condition, provides all appropriate data and detailed guidance on every aspect of the management of craniosynostosis using endoscopic techniques. Covers the surgical management of every type of single suture synostosis as well as multiple and complex synostosis. Presents surgical techniques in depth, with a complete review of short- and long-term outcomes and results. Provides detailed information on patient anesthesia and how to set up the operating room for surgery. Includes detailed descriptions of helmets and their management. Features hundreds of radiographs, clinical photos, and procedural illustrations, as well as procedural videos. Discusses complication avoidance, provides surgical pearls throughout, and supplies patient information online. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access bonus images plus all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Muscular Dystrophy Therapeutics - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023): Rika Maruyama, Toshifumi Yokota Muscular Dystrophy Therapeutics - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Rika Maruyama, Toshifumi Yokota
R7,709 Discovery Miles 77 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This detailed book presents a comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art protocols on muscular dystrophy therapeutics, covering therapeutics using antisense oligonucleotides, gene replacement, genome editing, small molecules, stem cells, and antibodies. Written by leaders in the field, the volume explores techniques that are currently in use and are starting an exciting therapeutic revolution in muscular dystrophy. As a part of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, as well as tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Muscular Dystrophy Therapeutics: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal resource to inspire readers and provide tips, strategies, and advice to develop new therapeutic technologies for this group of diseases.

Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk - What You and Your Family Need to Know (Paperback): Kathy Steligo, Sue Friedman, Allison W.... Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk - What You and Your Family Need to Know (Paperback)
Kathy Steligo, Sue Friedman, Allison W. Kurian; Foreword by Matthew Boland Yurgelun
R697 Discovery Miles 6 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing to treatment, quality of life, and more. Up to 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. Finding out that you or your loved ones may be at increased risk of developing cancer because of a genetic mutation raises a lot of questions: Is cancer inevitable? Is there anything I should do differently in my life? Will my children also be at higher risk of cancer? Should I have preemptive treatments or surgery? This comprehensive guide provides answers to these questions and more. Written by three passionate patient advocates, this book is a compilation of the trusted information and support provided for more than two decades by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the de facto voice of the hereditary cancer community. Combining the latest scientific research with national guidelines, expert advice, and compelling patient stories, the book offers previvors (those who have a mutation but have never been diagnosed), survivors, and their families the guidance they need to face the unique physical and emotional challenges of living in a high-risk body. An ideal resource for genetic counselors, physicians, nurses, advocates, and others who support and care for the hereditary cancer community, Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk also provides coverage of * signs of inherited cancer risk in a family; * the value of genetic counseling and testing; * mutations in BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, and other genes that elevate cancer risk; * risk-reducing strategies; * traditional treatments and newer personalized approaches, including immunotherapies and PARP inhibitors; * nationally recommended guidelines for prevention, early detection, and treatment; * insurance coverage and discrimination protections; and * coping with sexual health, fertility, menopause, and other quality of life issues.

Genomics and Clinical Medicine (Hardcover): Dhavendra Kumar, David Weatherall Genomics and Clinical Medicine (Hardcover)
Dhavendra Kumar, David Weatherall
R7,218 Discovery Miles 72 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An important milestone in medicine has been the recent completion of the Human Genome Project. The identification of 30,000 genes and their regulatory proteins provides the framework for understanding the metabolic basis of disease. This advance has also laid the foundation for a broad range of genomic tools that have opened the way for targeted genetic testing in a number of medical disorders. This book is designed to be the first major text to discuss genomics-based advances in disease susceptibility, diagnosis, prognostication, and prediction of treatment outcomes in various areas of medicine. After building a strong underpinning in the basic concepts of genomics, the authors of this book, all leaders in the field, proceed to discuss a wide range of clinical areas and the applications now afforded by genomic analysis.

Huntington's Disease (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition): Gillian Bates, Peter Harper, Lesley Jones Huntington's Disease (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Gillian Bates, Peter Harper, Lesley Jones
R6,438 Discovery Miles 64 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It is now almost a decade since the identification of the Huntington's Disease gene and its mutation, during which time, major advances in our understanding of this disorder have been achieved. Since publication of the first two editions of this book, there have been considerable insights into how the mutation leads to the molecular pathology, neuropathology and clinical symptoms of Huntington's Disease, and experimental tools are now in place to take this research further towards new therapeutic approaches. As a result of these major advances, this well-established series of books has required radical updating. An international group of researchers and clinicians with specialist interests in HD has been commissioned to document the recent advances in our understanding of this disease. Developments in the fields of structural biology, cell biology, neurochemistry and neuropathology, with full coverage of transgenic animal models, are discussed in detail. The clinical sections cover genetic, neurological and psychiatric aspects as well as new developments in therapy. This book will continue to provide an invaluable source of information for clinicians and scientists involved with Huntington's Disease, including geneticists, psychiatrists and neurologists, and basic science research workers in genetics and neurobiology.

The Tricuspid Valve in Congenital Heart Disease (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Alessandro Giamberti, Massimo Chessa The Tricuspid Valve in Congenital Heart Disease (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Alessandro Giamberti, Massimo Chessa
R4,405 R3,543 Discovery Miles 35 430 Save R862 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is devoted solely to the tricuspid valve and its role in congenital heart disease. Tricuspid valve anomalies are part of the pathological spectrum in various congenital heart diseases, including Ebstein anomaly and tricuspid valve dysplasia, with different pathophysiology and clinical implications. This book covers all relevant aspects of such anomalies, including diagnosis, therapy and follow-up. Further topics addressed include the way in which the tricuspid valve may become the "systemic" valve in some congenital diseases, with important consequences and the involvement of the tricuspid valve in the right-sided heart complications often seen in adults with congenital heart disease. All of the chapters are written by internationally recognized experts and are designed to deliver state of the art knowledge of practical value. This book will be an important addition to the library for surgeons, cardiologists and other practitioners involved in the management of patients with congenital heart disease.

Virus vs Mankind - The Coronavirus Pandemic 2019 (Paperback): Dale Mark Kudsy Virus vs Mankind - The Coronavirus Pandemic 2019 (Paperback)
Dale Mark Kudsy
R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

It is the year 2019, and fear looms in on the world. A deadly virus, one with the ability and venom to wipe away half of the world's 7.8 billion people, or even extinct humanity forever, has emerged. And now, mankind must summon all the strength, knowledge, experiences, science, technology, resilience, courage, and everything else that they have at their disposal, to combat this dark, mysterious, dangerous disease and all its entities. World War III could just end up being between man and the Coronavirus Disease.

Colour Atlas of Paediatric Facial Diagnosis (Hardcover): Trevor P. Mann Colour Atlas of Paediatric Facial Diagnosis (Hardcover)
Trevor P. Mann
R2,101 R1,820 Discovery Miles 18 200 Save R281 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a most valuable contribution to paediatric diagnosis which highlights the importance of this essentially visual method in the study of practical paediatric problems. Each topic consists of a concise, informative and scholarly text supported, where appropriate, by key references, many giving a historical perspective. There are over 400 high quality colour plates with descriptive legends, many of which analyse in some detail the individual features of a face regarded as abnormal or dysmorphic, often a necessary practical prerequisite to establishing a definitive diagnosis. The importance of recognising subtle expressive changes and 'facial signals' is considered in relation to emotional disorders. Throughout, the book is leavened by tables listing important diagnostic clues, cranio-facial or otherwise.

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2006): Merlin Butler, Phillip D.K. Lee, Barbara Y. Whitman Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2006)
Merlin Butler, Phillip D.K. Lee, Barbara Y. Whitman
R4,503 Discovery Miles 45 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management strategies identified. The text presents historical, medical, and genetic information to orient the reader. The major portion deals with pragmatic guidelines, rather than research and diagnosis, and is directed to health and educational specialists in academic, clinical, and community settings. This manual is endorsed by The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, which is recognized world-wide.

The Secret Body - How the New Science of the Human Body Is Changing the Way We Live (Hardcover): Daniel M. Davis The Secret Body - How the New Science of the Human Body Is Changing the Way We Live (Hardcover)
Daniel M. Davis
R617 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R69 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex science comprehensible and thrilling' BILL BRYSON Welcome to a revolution in the science of you. Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the experience of being human in the coming century. Already they are opening up boundary-breaking possibilities for intervention at every level, from our brains and genes to our microbiomes and immune systems. These will confer unprecedented powers over health, childhood development, our cognitive and physical abilities, and affect every aspect of how we live our lives and think about ourselves. As the secrets of our bodies are revealed, we all will face previously unthinkable choices with consequences we have yet to understand. Imagine knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, thanks to a bespoke understanding of every cell in your body; following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome; continuous monitoring of your body's workings and well-being; taking drugs that improve your cognition and help to acquire new skills; manipulating the genes of your unborn children to eliminate disease or even enhance their capabilities. Written by an award-winning scientist at the forefront of this work, The Secret Body shows how these radical and disconcerting possibilities have been made real thanks to the ingenious technologies and decades-long collaborations of scientists worldwide. A gripping drama of discovery and a landmark account of this dawning revolution, it presents a vision of the human body of dizzying complexity, wonder and possibility. 'A beautifully rendered picture of the startling new discoveries in human biology which are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds' BRIAN COX 'An extraordinary journey that reveals the magnificence, intricacy and beauty of the human body, fundamentally changing the way we see ourselves. Masterful' ALICE ROBERTS

Congenital Heart Disease in Adults (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Joseph K. Perloff, John S. Child, Jamil Aboulhosn Congenital Heart Disease in Adults (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Joseph K. Perloff, John S. Child, Jamil Aboulhosn
R3,720 Discovery Miles 37 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dr. Perloff, the founding father of the field of adult congenital heart disease, presents a decade's worth of research and clinical data in the completely redefined 3rd edition to bring you the most current information. With advances in diagnosis and treatment in children, more and more of those with CHD survive well into adulthood. Expert contributors in various fields offer a multi-disciplinary, multi-system approach to treatment so you get comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the subspecialty, including basic unoperated malformations, medical and surgical perspectives, postoperative residue, and sequelae. As someone who treats these patients, you need to be ready to provide the continual care they require. Conveys a multidisciplinary, multi-system approach to the lifelong care of adult CHD patients to put treatment in a broader context. Presents information in a consistent, logical style so the information you need is easy to find and apply. Supplements the text with 600 clear conceptual illustrations to clarify difficult concepts. Features completely rewritten chapters to include the latest developments in the field-such as major advances in surgical and interventional techniques-and the various needs of patients with adult CHD. Incorporates recently published trials such as those involving cyanotic CHD and atherogenesis, coronary microcirculation, and pathogenesis of thrombocytopenia to supplement the chapter on cyanotic CHD. Emphasizes advances in imaging in a new section-edited by an expert-that covers echocardiography as well as specialized imaging techniques. Illustrates the full range of advances in the field with 600 images that reflect the latest progress. Includes new chapters-Global Scope of ACHD; Cardiac Transplantation; Electrophysiologic Abnormalities in Unoperated Patients and Residue and Sequelae After Cardiac Surgery-to provide you with the latest information on the growth of the subspecialty and its effect on treatment. Presents revisions by a new authorship of experts in infectious disease, genetics and epidemiology, sports medicine, neurology, cardiac surgery, cardiac anesthesiology, and more.

Sickle Cell and the Social Sciences - Health, Racism and Disablement (Hardcover): Simon Dyson Sickle Cell and the Social Sciences - Health, Racism and Disablement (Hardcover)
Simon Dyson
R4,473 Discovery Miles 44 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe chronic illness and one of the world's most common genetic conditions, with 400,000 children born annually with the disorder, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Brazil, the Middle East and in diasporic African populations in North America and Europe. Biomedical treatments for SCD are increasingly available to the world's affluent populations, while such medical care is available only in attenuated forms in Africa, India and to socio-economically disadvantaged groups in North America and Europe. Often a condition rendered invisible in policy terms because of its problematic association with politically marginalized groups, the social study of sickle cell has been neglected. This illuminating volume explores the challenges and possibilities for developing a social view of sickle cell, and for improving the quality of lives of those living with SCD. Tackling the controversial role of screening and genetics in SCD, the book offers a brief thematic history of approaches to the condition, queries the role of ethnicity and includes a discussion of how the social model of disability can be applied, as well as featuring chapters focusing on athletics, prisons and schools. Bringing together a wide range of original research conducted in the USA, the UK, Ghana and Nigeria, Sickle Cell and the Social Sciences is anchored in the discipline of sociology, but draws upon a diverse range of fields, including public health, anthropology, social policy and disability studies.

Congenital Mullerian Anomalies - Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Samantha M Pfeifer Congenital Mullerian Anomalies - Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Samantha M Pfeifer
R3,006 Discovery Miles 30 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bringing together the most up-to-date information on congenital Mullerian anomalies, this comprehensive text explores advances in understanding the embryological causes of these malformations, the systems used to classify the many types of malformation that may be seen, and the field's current diagnosis, evaluation and management techniques. Surgical strategies, including minimally invasive techniques, are described in detail, with chapters divided into two sections: vertical anomalies, such as imperforate hymen, transverse genital septum, and cervical and Mullerian agenesis; and lateral anomalies, such as septate, unicornate and bicornate uterus, uterus didelphys and obstructed hemivagina. Aimed at helping to maintain the future reproductive needs of the patient utilizing assisted reproductive technologies, this book is an excellent reference for OB/GYN surgeons and reproductive medicine specialists treating both adolescent or adult patients with these congenital malformations.

Shéri: Just the way I am (Paperback): Sheri Brynard, Colleen Naude Shéri: Just the way I am (Paperback)
Sheri Brynard, Colleen Naude
R285 R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Save R18 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Shéri Brynard has reached many remarkable milestones, although she was born with Down Syndrome. She talks about how love and acceptance from her family and friends formed her. She tells of her adventures, her pain and the harsh realities she has to face as an adult with Down Syndrome. Her mother tells the tale of living in Shéri’s shadow, speaking without holding back about her crisis of faith when she heard that her daughter had Down Syndrome. A touching tale.

Human Heredity in the Twentieth Century (Paperback): Bernd Gausemeier Human Heredity in the Twentieth Century (Paperback)
Bernd Gausemeier
R1,838 Discovery Miles 18 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The essays in this collection examine how human heredity was understood between the end of the First World War and the early 1970s. The contributors explore the interaction of science, medicine and society in determining how heredity was viewed across the world during the politically turbulent years of the twentieth century.

Neurodisability and Community Child Health (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Srinivas Gada Neurodisability and Community Child Health (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Srinivas Gada
R1,540 Discovery Miles 15 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Containing concise, updated, and easy-to-use summaries on a comprehensive range of clinical scenarios and conditions encountered by paediatricians and multi-disciplinary professionals in their everyday practice, this new edition of Neurodisability and Community Child Health has been substantially revised to be the ideal companion for anyone working with children.

Genetics and Genomics of Neurobehavioral Disorders (Hardcover, 2003 ed.): Gene S. Fisch Genetics and Genomics of Neurobehavioral Disorders (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
Gene S. Fisch
R4,415 Discovery Miles 44 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A clear and comprehensive account of how genetic abnormalities, neurobiology, and neuropsychology work together to manifest cognitive-behavioral dysfunction. The authors review the current status of research in autosomal disorders that produce cognitive-behavioral dysfunction and syndromal and nonsyndromal disorders that produce mental retardation. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Genetics and Genomics of Neurobehavioral Disorders integrates the molecular, genomic, neuropsychological, and neurobehavioral factors that produce learning disabilities and mental retardation into a coherent framework for the understanding and assessment of neurobehavioral disorders.

Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk - What You and Your Family Need to Know (Hardcover): Kathy Steligo, Sue Friedman, Allison W.... Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk - What You and Your Family Need to Know (Hardcover)
Kathy Steligo, Sue Friedman, Allison W. Kurian; Foreword by Matthew Boland Yurgelun
R1,221 Discovery Miles 12 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing to treatment, quality of life, and more. Up to 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes. Finding out that you or your loved ones may be at increased risk of developing cancer because of a genetic mutation raises a lot of questions: Is cancer inevitable? Is there anything I should do differently in my life? Will my children also be at higher risk of cancer? Should I have preemptive treatments or surgery? This comprehensive guide provides answers to these questions and more. Written by three passionate patient advocates, this book is a compilation of the trusted information and support provided for more than two decades by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the de facto voice of the hereditary cancer community. Combining the latest scientific research with national guidelines, expert advice, and compelling patient stories, the book offers previvors (those who have a mutation but have never been diagnosed), survivors, and their families the guidance they need to face the unique physical and emotional challenges of living in a high-risk body. An ideal resource for genetic counselors, physicians, nurses, advocates, and others who support and care for the hereditary cancer community, Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk also provides coverage of * signs of inherited cancer risk in a family; * the value of genetic counseling and testing; * mutations in BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, and other genes that elevate cancer risk; * risk-reducing strategies; * traditional treatments and newer personalized approaches, including immunotherapies and PARP inhibitors; * nationally recommended guidelines for prevention, early detection, and treatment; * insurance coverage and discrimination protections; and * coping with sexual health, fertility, menopause, and other quality of life issues.

Genetic Predisposition to Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, Volume 24-5 (Hardcover): Ken Offit,... Genetic Predisposition to Cancer, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, Volume 24-5 (Hardcover)
Ken Offit, Mark Robson
R1,766 Discovery Miles 17 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This issue serves as a timely review of both the genetic and genomic factors resulting in a predisposition to human cancer.? There is now strong evidence to support the use of genetic testing for cancer predisposition in the practice of preventive medicine, and at the same time, there is emerging new literature defining the role of genomic approaches to assessment of cancer predisposition.? Articles address predisposition syndromes in the areas of breast cancer, lower GI cancer, genitourinary cancer, pediatric cancer, endocrine cancer, and hematologic malignancy.

Debating Human Genetics - Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics (Hardcover, New): Alexandra Plows Debating Human Genetics - Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics (Hardcover, New)
Alexandra Plows
R4,482 Discovery Miles 44 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Debating Human Genetics is based on ethnographic research focusing primarily on the UK publics who are debating and engaging with human genetics, and related bio and techno-science. Drawing on recent interviews and data, collated in a range of public settings, it provides a unique overview of multiple publics as they 'frame' the stake of the debates in this emerging, complex and controversial arena.

The book outlines key sites and applications of human genetics that have sparked public interest, such as biobanks, stem cells, genetic screening and genomics. It also addresses the 'scientific contoversies' that have made considerable impact in the public sphere - the UK police DNA database, gene patenting, 'saviour siblings', and human cloning. By grounding the concepts and issues of human genetics in the real life narratives and actions of patient groups, genetic watchdogs, scientists, policy makers, and many other public groups, the book exemplifies how human genetics is a site where public knowledge and value claims converge and collide, and identifies the emergence of 'hybrid publics' who are engaging with this hybrid science.

Debating Human Genetics - Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics (Paperback): Alexandra Plows Debating Human Genetics - Contemporary Issues in Public Policy and Ethics (Paperback)
Alexandra Plows
R1,612 Discovery Miles 16 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Debating Human Genetics is based on ethnographic research focusing primarily on the UK publics who are debating and engaging with human genetics, and related bio and techno-science. Drawing on recent interviews and data, collated in a range of public settings, it provides a unique overview of multiple publics as they 'frame' the stake of the debates in this emerging, complex and controversial arena. The book outlines key sites and applications of human genetics that have sparked public interest, such as biobanks, stem cells, genetic screening and genomics. It also addresses the 'scientific contoversies' that have made considerable impact in the public sphere - the UK police DNA database, gene patenting, 'saviour siblings', and human cloning. By grounding the concepts and issues of human genetics in the real life narratives and actions of patient groups, genetic watchdogs, scientists, policy makers, and many other public groups, the book exemplifies how human genetics is a site where public knowledge and value claims converge and collide, and identifies the emergence of 'hybrid publics' who are engaging with this hybrid science.

Human Malformations and Related Anomalies (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition): Roger E. Stevenson, Judith G. Hall, David B.... Human Malformations and Related Anomalies (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Roger E. Stevenson, Judith G. Hall, David B. Everman, Benjamin D. Solomon
R11,742 Discovery Miles 117 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The third edition of Human Malformations and Related Anomalies is a comprehensive reference and clinical guide to significant human malformations. Authored by 40 authorities in genetics and dysmorphology, this streamlined new edition offers an authoritative and richly illustrated guide to clinical presentation, associated anomalies, treatment, and prognosis.

A Family Disease - A Memoir of Multigenerational Ataxia (Paperback): Dana Lorene Creighton A Family Disease - A Memoir of Multigenerational Ataxia (Paperback)
Dana Lorene Creighton
R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dana Creighton and her mother both were affected by the same inherited cerebellar degeneration, known as ataxia--a loss of control over body movements. Both were treated by a healthcare system that failed them in different ways. Yet their experiences with ataxia were disparate. Where Creighton eventually found the right tools to piece together meaning and purpose in her life, her mother resisted accepting the reality of her condition, in part because doctors repeatedly said nothing was wrong with her. Twenty-five years after her mother's suicide, Crieghton's memoir finds striking similarities and differences in their lives and traces a lineage of family trauma. Drawing on research in neuroplasticity, medical records, personal correspondence and genealogy, her narrative highlights the gap between the lived experience of debilitating ailment and the impersonal aims of clinicians, and shows how the stories parents tell themselves about living with a genetic disorder influences how they communicate it to their children.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Advances in Therapeutics (Hardcover): Jeffrey S. Chamberlain, Thomas A. Rando Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Advances in Therapeutics (Hardcover)
Jeffrey S. Chamberlain, Thomas A. Rando
R6,469 Discovery Miles 64 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood and currently stands as an incurable condition. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the latest current and experimental approaches to the treatment of DMD and examines the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, and supplies state-of-the-art contributions on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.

Living with HHT - Understanding and Managing Your Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Paperback): Sara Palmer Living with HHT - Understanding and Managing Your Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Paperback)
Sara Palmer
R784 Discovery Miles 7 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare genetic disorder that causes blood vessel abnormalities in the nose, skin, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, brain, and liver. Nosebleeds are the most common symptom of HHT, but abnormal vessels in other organs, if they are not diagnosed and treated, can lead to serious medical complications, including stroke, hemorrhage, anemia, and brain abscess. Psychologist Sara Palmer, who has HHT herself and is an expert in helping people cope with health conditions, draws on current research as she thoroughly describes the symptoms of HHT, explains how the diagnosis is made (and often missed), and details treatment options. While addressing the medical aspects of HHT, Palmer also reveals how people affected by the disorder can maintain their emotional health, take care of family members, and live life as fully as possible. Enriched with illustrations, personal stories of people living with HHT, a glossary, and contact information for the HHT Centers of Excellence (which provide coordinated medical treatment for people with the disorder), Living with HHT is a complete resource for individuals with HHT and their families. This guide is also essential for health professionals seeking more information about this underdiagnosed disease.

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