Electrolyte Disturbances Denita Ryan Abstract Electrolyte disturbances affect many patients with neurologic conditions. The most common electrolyte disturbances in these patients are an imbalance of sodium or glucose. Such disturbances…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 22 Neurofibromatosis CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology and various forms of neurofibromatosis. Review the genetics associated with neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2. Provide diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 11 Sickle Cell Disease CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology and various forms of sickle cell disease. Detail the symptoms associated with sickle cell disease. Discuss novel property…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 10 Hemophilia CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology and various forms of hemophilia. Detail phenotypic features, symptoms, and physical examination findings associated with hemophilia. Discuss variable expressivity of…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 26 Gene Therapy CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the basic principles of gene therapy. Identify the various types of gene therapy. Detail how various viruses are used as delivery…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 27 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Discuss ethical, legal, and social issues related to genetic testing. Identify factors to discuss with a patient before and…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 25 Pharmacogenomics CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Define pharmacogenomics. Detail some of the challenges associated with drug therapy. Review example applications of pharmacogenomics. Identify limitations and pitfalls to this developing…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 24 Behavioral Medicine CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe and differentiate between the mood disorders described in this chapter. Describe the criteria for substance abuse and understand how to stratify….
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 23 Familial Malignant Melanoma CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Distinguish between sporadic cutaneous malignant melanoma and familial malignant melanoma. Describe the etiology and various forms of familial malignant melanoma. Identify…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 21 Rheumatologic Disorders CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Distinguish between unifactorial and multifactorial causes in rheumatic diseases. Identify the most common skeletal dysplasias. Identify cell lines that cause bone loss…
