Genetic Disorders and the Fetus

<p><b>Explore the latest edition of the definitive resource on prenatal genetic diagnosis&nbsp;</b></p> <p>In the newly revised eighth&nbsp;edition of&nbsp;<i>Genetic Disorders and the Fetus</i>, authors&nbsp;and acclaimed medical doctors,&nbsp;Aubrey and Jeff Milunsky, deliver&nbsp;a thorough and comprehensive reference perfect for academicians, students in post-graduate specialization courses, and working medical professionals.&nbsp;This book incorporates the knowledge, wisdom, perspectives, and recommendations from a renowned team of contributing authors, drawing upon their extensive experience in prenatal genetic diagnosis to present the definitive reference work used routinely around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to fundamental information on established prenatal diagnosis and exhaustively referenced coverage of new techniques, you&rsquo;ll find new chapters on&nbsp;preconception genetic counselling, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, advances in fetal imaging, and gene therapy.&nbsp;<i>Genetic Disorders and the Fetus</i>&nbsp;is authored by a global team of internationally recognized contributors, all of whom are leading voices in the field&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The&nbsp;eighth&nbsp;edition also contains:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A thorough discussion of the public policy and ethics of embryo editing, including mitochondrial replacement treatment, and gene patents, prenatal&nbsp;diagnosis,&nbsp;and polygenic disease risk prediction&nbsp;</li> <li>An exploration of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, pharmacogenetics and prenatal diagnosis, and whole genome sequencing&nbsp;</li> <li>A treatment of genetic disorders and pharmacologic therapy, including spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome&nbsp;</li> <li>A discussion of legal issues, including the fetus as plaintiff and the increasing liability of physicians due to advances in genetics&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for obstetricians, clinical geneticists, molecular and biochemical geneticists, and pediatricians,&nbsp;<i>Genetic Disorders and the Fetus</i>&nbsp;will also earn a place in the libraries of&nbsp;neonatologists, genetics counsellors, ethicists, radiologists, and&nbsp;professionals working in public policy and health departments.&nbsp;</p>