Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment - Hardcover

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Aubrey Milunsky, MD, DSc, FRCP is Founder & Co-Director of the Center for Human Genetics, Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine, previously Professor of Human Genetics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine. He is the author or editor of 26 books.

Jeff M. Milunsky, MD is Co-Director of the Center for Human Genetics, Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine, Director of Clinical & Molecular Genetics & previously Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics and Genomics at Boston University School of Medicine.

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THE LATEST EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON PRENATAL GENETIC DIAGNOSIS

The eighth edition of Genetic Disorders and the Fetus, written and edited by Aubrey and Jeff M. Milunsky, is the major repository of knowledge, guidance, and perspective on the subject. Leading experts from nine countries have shared their vast experience, recommendations, and wisdom in this text with 37 chapters filled with tables, figures, and images. Heavily referenced and used worldwide, this volume will once again prove valuable to obstetricians, clinical and biochemical geneticists, and genetic counselors, neonatologists, pediatricians, radiologists, ethicists, and all interested in pregnancy care, public health, policy, and law.

New advances in diagnosis, imaging, fetal surgery, and gene therapy complement the fully updated chapters on all aspects of prenatal and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Reviews from previous editions:

“This is a superb book, both a reference and a resource. . . . An essential book for anyone involved in prenatal diagnosis.”
― European Journal of Human Genetics

“Belonged with the classic textbooks on the shelf of every geneticist involved in genetic medicine. . . . A major repository of knowledge.”
― New England Journal of Medicine

“An excellent book . . . Every self-respecting prenatal diagnostic unit should have ready access to it.”
― Lancet

“Long considered a standard reference in the area of prenatal diagnosis . . . Well-organized, comprehensive resource.”
― JAMA

“An excellent teaching text. . . . A must for any obstetrics library book shelf.”
― Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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THE LATEST EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON PRENATAL GENETIC DIAGNOSIS

The eighth edition of Genetic Disorders and the Fetus, written and edited by Aubrey and Jeff M. Milunsky, is the major repository of knowledge, guidance, and perspective on the subject. Leading experts from nine countries have shared their vast experience, recommendations, and wisdom in this text with 37 chapters filled with tables, figures, and images. Heavily referenced and used worldwide, this volume will once again prove valuable to obstetricians, clinical and biochemical geneticists, and genetic counselors, neonatologists, pediatricians, radiologists, ethicists, and all interested in pregnancy care, public health, policy, and law.

New advances in diagnosis, imaging, fetal surgery, and gene therapy complement the fully updated chapters on all aspects of prenatal and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Reviews from previous editions:

“This is a superb book, both a reference and a resource. . . . An essential book for anyone involved in prenatal diagnosis.”
— European Journal of Human Genetics

“Belonged with the classic textbooks on the shelf of every geneticist involved in genetic medicine. . . . A major repository of knowledge.”
— New England Journal of Medicine

“An excellent book . . . Every self-respecting prenatal diagnostic unit should have ready access to it.”
— Lancet

“Long considered a standard reference in the area of prenatal diagnosis . . . Well-organized, comprehensive resource.”
— JAMA

“An excellent teaching text. . . . A must for any obstetrics library book shelf.”
— Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology