Neurogenetics and Its Clinical Significance

Neurogenetics is a growing field, providing a clear link between clinical characteristics of phenotypes and exact molecular tests to reach a specific diagnosis.

Navigation Tool for Clinicians

Neurogenetics for the Practitioner provides clinicians with a navigation tool to help diagnose and treat patients with neurological disorders using neurogenetics.

Overview of Genetic Principles

The first section introduces the reader to an overview of genetic principles, including practical applications in relation to diagnosis and current limitations.

Workup of Patients with Specific Features

Additional chapters highlight how to workup patients presenting with certain features including cerebral palsy/intellectual disability, congenital muscular dystrophy, cognitive decline/dementia, peripheral neuropathy, and paroxysmal disorder.

Therapeutic Strategies and Genetic Counseling

The final section explores therapeutic strategies based on genetic interventions and genetic counselling options.

Internationally contributed, this book will become the essential reference guide for neurologists.

- Reviews genetic testing for diagnostic confirmation, including carrier testing and prenatal diagnosis

- Explores various therapeutic strategies based on genetic interventions

- Discusses when a neurologic problem may have an underlying genetic cause