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Title:

The value of genetic and genomic technologies : workshop summary / Theresa Wizemann and Adam C. Berger, rapporteurs ; Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Publisher:

National Academies Press,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

xv, 92 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Genetic Testing--Congresses.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn--diagnosis--Congresses.
Genetic Predisposition to Disease--Congresses.
Genomics--Congresses.
Genomics--Congresses.
Genomics--Research--Congresses.
Human chromosome abnormalities--Diagnosis--Congresses.
Genetic counseling--Congresses.
Genetic disorders--Diagnosis--Congresses.

Other Authors:

Wizemann, Theresa M.
Berger, Adam C.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Tumor-based screening for Lynch Syndrome -- Pharmacogenomic testing to guide warfarin dosing -- Genomic profiling -- Closing remarks.

Summary:

"Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse perspectives on the value of genetic testing, and to discuss its use in clinical practice"--Publisher's description.

ISBN:

0309157714
9780309157711

OCLC:

(OCoLC)668941930

Locations:

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