BookSusanne A. Schneider, José M. Tomás Brás, editors.
Summary: This book covers recent developments and possible pitfalls in the diagnosis of genetic movement disorders and related conditions. It is divided into three sections: technical and scientific aspects; clinical aspects with guidance towards work-up; and ethical and legal aspects of genetic testing in a clinical and research setting. The first section includes chapters on genetic analysis and counselling with critical discussion of potential problems when interpreting the results. Clinical chapters summarize genetic forms of movement disorders including parkinsonism, tics and dystonia with algorithms for hands-on daily practice. Related conditions such as RLS, ataxias and dementias are also covered. Finally, chapters on ethical and legal aspects of genetic testing are included. Movement Disorder Genetics is aimed at clinicians and scientists working in the field of movement disorders and related conditions. .
Contents:
Genetics of Mendelian Forms of Parkinson?s Disease
Genetics of Parkinson?s Disease
Genetics of Atypical Parkinsonism
Genetics of Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Genetics of Frontotemporal Dementia
Genetics of Primary Tremor Disorders
Genetics of Dystonia
Genetic Choreas
Genetics of Tourette Syndrome
Genetics of Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
Genetics of Dominant Ataxias
Genetics of Recessive Ataxias
Genetics of NBIA Disorders
Genetics of Metal Disorders (Excluding NBIA)
Genetics of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Genetics of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSP)
Genetics of ALS
Genetics of Mitochondrial Disease with Focus on Movement Disorders
Introduction to Genetics and Genetic Counseling for Clinicians
Genetic Testing
An Industrial Perspective
Direct-to-Consumer DNA Genetic and Genomic Testing
Current Ethical Issues Related to the Implementation of Whole Exome and Whole Genome Sequencing
Implications for Health and Life Insurances and Other Legal Aspects of Genetic Testing.