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Author:

Reilly, Philip, 1947-

Title:

Is it in your genes? : the influence of genes on common disorders and diseases that affect you and your family / Philip R. Reilly.

Publisher:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

xvi, 288 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Medical genetics--Popular works.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn--Popular Works.
Genes--Popular Works.
Medische genetica.
Familie.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Infertility -- Endometriosis -- Uterine fibroids -- Consanguinity -- Race and ethnicity -- Recurrent pregnancy loss -- Preeclampsia -- Twinning -- Premature births -- Congenital malformations (birth defects). Down syndrome ; Spina bifida ; Congenital heart defects ; Cleft lip and cleft palate ; Pyloric stenosis ; Clubfoot -- Newborn genetic screening -- Deafness -- Sudden infant death syndrome -- Cerebral palsy -- Mental retardation -- Autism -- Developmental disabilities. Specific reading disability (dyslexia) ; Specific language impairment ; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ; Stuttering -- Epilepsy (seizures) -- Juvenile diabetes -- Asthma -- Eczema -- Scoliosis -- Stature -- Strabismus -- Eye color -- Handedness -- Heart diseases. Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) ; High cholesterol ; High blood pressure ; Cardiomyopathy ; Pulmonary embolism ; Sudden death ; Aortic aneurysms ; Atrial fibrillation ; Mitral valve prolapse ; Longevity -- Lung diseases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, emphysema) ; Sarcoidosis -- Gastrointestinal diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease ; Peptic ulcer disease ; Celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy) ; Pancreatitis ; Lactose intolerance (lactase deficiency) ; Appendicitis ; Gallstones (cholecystitis, gallbladder disease) -- Endocrine disorders. Adult-onset diabetes (NIDDM, diabetes type II) ; Obesity ; Osteoporosis ; Thyroid diseases -- Infectious diseases. Susceptibility to infection ; HIV/AIDS -- Rheumatological disorders. Rheumatoid arthritis ; Osteoarthritis ; Gout ; Lupus ; Fibromyalgia syndrome -- Skin disorders. Atopic dermatitis ; Psoriasis ; Baldness -- Cancer. Breast cancer ; Ovarian cancer ; Endometrial cancer ; Colon cancer ; Prostate cancer ; Kidney cancer ; Bladder cancer ; Stomach cancer ; Cancer of the pancreas ; Leukemia ; Lymphoma ; Melanoma ; Lung cancer -- Brain disorders. Stroke ; Alzheimer's disease ; Migraine headaches ; Multiple sclerosis ; Parkinson's disease ; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) -- Eye disorders. Glaucoma ; Macular degeneration -- Mental illness. Schizophrenia ; Affective disorder (major depression, bipolar illness) ; Panic disorder ; Obsessive-compulsive disorder ; Anorexia nervosa -- Human behavior. Alcoholism ; Drug addiction ; Homosexuality.

Summary:

Discusses what is known and not known about the genetic factors for 90 common conditions, diseases, and disorders.

ISBN:

9780879697211 (paperback : alk. paper)
0879697210 (paperback : alk. paper)
9780879697198 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0879697199 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2004002458

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

PYAX423 -- ECC - Osgood Library (Iowa Falls)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)