Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Maeve Dargush and Bryan Lee Abstract Radiotherapy refers to the use of high-energy X-rays or charged particles to treat lesions that are radiosensitive. It is typically used as an…
Electrolyte Disturbances
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…
Neurofibromatosis
© 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…
Sickle Cell Disease
© 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…
Hemophilia
© 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…
Gene Therapy
© 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…
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
© 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…
Pharmacogenomics
© 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…
Behavioral Medicine
© 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….
Familial Malignant Melanoma
© 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…
