Editors:
This book will offer a comprehensive, coherent, up-to-date and practical guide to PGD
It is aimed at PGD specialists and non-specialists
All content edited by Professor Peter Braude, founder of one of the largest PGD services in the world and Mr. Tarek El-Toukhy, a reproductive medicine and PGD specialist and scientific editor for BJOG International and Human Reproduction Journals
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Table of contents (19 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a rapidly advancing field of reproductive genetics. With the significant improvements achieved over the last few years in the understanding of many genetic diseases and in the techniques of molecular genetic testing, new genetic diseases are being added to the list of conditions amenable to PGD almost on a weekly basis. Therefore, the subject of PGD is becoming relevant to a much wider variety of medical disciplines and an increasing number of patients who may wish to know more about this treatment option.
This unique book offers a comprehensive yet practical “user-friendly” guide to preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). It provides understanding of and insight into the complete procedure, its recent clinical and laboratory developments and its future prospects, whilst offering an easy point of reference for patient enquiries. Concluding with perspectives on the ethical and social issues often encountered by healthcare professionals counselling patients with regards to PGD.
Each chapter within Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis in Clinical Practice is written by established authorities in their fields. An essential resource for PGD specialists and non-specialists, and for all practitioners working within the disciplines of fertility, reproductive medicine and medical genetics.
Editors and Affiliations
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Assisted Conception Unit, Guy's and St. Thomas Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Tarek El-Toukhy
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Department of Women’s Health, King’s College, London, United Kingdom
Peter Braude
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis in Clinical Practice
Editors: Tarek El-Toukhy, Peter Braude
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2948-6
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-2947-9Published: 22 November 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-2948-6Published: 08 November 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 228
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 31 illustrations in colour
Topics: Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery, Maternal and Child Health, Practice and Hospital Management