Genetic category: 251 books

Chapter 1Polycythemia veraWhat is Polycythemia Vera?Polycythemia vera (PV) is a medical bone marrow disorder in which there is an uncontrolled proliferation of the blood cells.All the blood cells in the body are involved.Polycythemia rubra vera (PRV) mainly produces...

Compassionately written by an experienced team of professionals, this book offers parents and families essential information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of sex development, or DSD. DSD refers to medical conditions, usually discovered at birth, in which there is disagreement...

A knowledgeable handbook with a patient's perspective for those afflicted with the incurable disease known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD). Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a rare genetic, incurable disease which causes the liver to not produce enough of a certain protein that...

Alcohol intolerance can cause immediate, unpleasant reactions after you consume alcohol. The most common signs and symptoms of alcohol intolerance are nasal congestion and skin flushing. This condition is sometimes inaccurately referred to as an alcohol allergy. Alcohol intolerance is caused by a...

Male Infertility: Problems and Solutions provides a summary of state of the art developments in male infertility for both new and experienced practitioners. Written in a clear, concise and readable style, this volume allows the reader to obtain rapid answers to this challenging medical issue. Special...

A promessa e o perigo em ter filhos na era de testes e intervenções genéticas. Essa leitura obrigatória do resumo de “The Gene Machine: How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids — and the Kids We Have”, de Bonnie Rochman. Esse resumo completo do livro de Rochman aborda uma...

This book is based on a disease that has plagued the Cushite race from the dawn of existence: sickle cell or trait sickle cell, for which experts continue to say there is no cure. As a victim of this disease, I prayed I would be provided with the answers to overcome this serious health condition....

Tried everything but still not feeling better? If your depression keeps coming back or is even getting worse, then you may be suffering from bipolar II or “soft” bipolar disorder. Commonly misdiagnosed, these mood disorders are characterized by recurring bouts of depression along with anxiety,...

How can God let bad things happen? Sophie's baby sister, Hope, is born with Down syndrome, and the Flakes dis her over an annoying new girl. Even her research as medical expert Dr. Devon Downing won't fix things, but Sophie learns love is at work even when she can't see it.

This is the inspiring account of Andy Lipman's life with cystic fibrosis and the candid story of a young man finding his way in the world, despite big challenges. Cystic fibrosis affects seventy thousand people worldwide. In the United States, thirty thousand people live with cystic fibrosis and each...

A candid memoir of fame, strength, family, and friendship from the lead singer of TLC As the lead singer of Grammy-winning supergroup TLC, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins has seen phenomenal fame, success, and critical acclaim. But backstage, she has lived a dual life. In addition to the balancing...

Well, to put it succinctly, the cause of cancer can be simply called as a mistake! Yes, a mistake in the cell formation process called DNA replication. Now, the further the cycles of DNA replication a cell line goes through, the more mistake is to be expected… that at some point, somewhere, a replication...

Copper or Cuprum is a trace mineral, considered to play a vital role in maintaining normal processes within the body. It is the structural component of many enzymes in our body systems, and is responsible in assisting iron to be utilized by the tissues. It also removes free radicals from the body...

Malgré l'existence d'un important fonds génétique commun, les individus d'une population – un ensemble d'individus de même espèce cohabitant dans la même aire géographique et reliés génétiquement les uns aux autres – ne sont presque jamais génétiquement identiques. Un même gène peut en effet ...