Progress in Medical Genetics, Volume X

Progress in Medical Genetics

THIS second volume of PROGRESS IN MEDICAL GENETICS New Series, well illustrates the diversity of subjects which falls within the purview of the medical geneticist. In keeping with previous volumes, there is a mixture of articles of clinical significance, mechanisms of disease and human variation. There are six reviews by a number of authorities. One of the most interesting topics is the review ...

Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Genetics

A genetic component in the susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS) has long been known, and the first and major genetic risk factor, the HLA region, was identified in the 1970's. However, only with the advent of genome-wide association studies in the past five years did the list of risk factors for MS grow from 1 to over 50. In this review, we summarize the search for MS risk genes and the la...

Medical genetics teaching in Iranian medical schools, especially Ahvaz, south of Iran

Introduction: Physicians have to visit, diagnose and refer patients with genetic disorders, so they need to be familiar with the basics and indications of genetic tests. In other words, they should have effective theoretical and practical knowledge about medical genetics before they do their job. Medical genetics courses at Medical Universities of Iran are generally presented as a theoretical s...

Counseling in Medical Genetics

clinical emphasis that busy practicing physicians, house physicians, or medical students usually want. If the book is to have a second edition, it could have its clinical focus improved by joint authorship with a geriatrician with experience and interest in nutrition. Despite this limitation, there is much to be gained by a careful reading, and it is recommended to all who care for elderly pers...

The renewal of medical education in Iran: progress and challenge