Genetic Disorders Among the Jewish People
Author | : Richard Merle Goodman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Richard Merle Goodman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Richard Merle Goodman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780783742717 |
Author | : Ernest L. Abel |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2015-06-16 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0786450002 |
This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood, cancers, central nervous system, connective tissue, gastrointestinal, metabolic or endocrine, respiratory, sensory, and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations, frequency, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, transmission, treatment and prevention, and notes on where more information about each disorder can be obtained. A glossary of terms and index are provided.
Author | : Harry Ostrer MD |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2012-08-10 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0199976384 |
Who are the Jews--a race, a people, a religious group? For over a century, non-Jews and Jews alike have tried to identify who they were--first applying the methods of physical anthropology and more recently of population genetics. In Legacy, Harry Ostrer, a medical geneticist and authority on the genetics of the Jewish people, explores not only the history of these efforts, but also the insights that genetics has provided about the histories of contemporary Jewish people. Much of the book is told through the lives of scientific pioneers. We meet Russian immigrant Maurice Fishberg; Australian Joseph Jacobs, the leading Jewish anthropologist in fin-de-siècle Europe; Chaim Sheba, a colorful Israeli geneticist and surgeon general of the Israeli Army; and Arthur Mourant, one of the foremost cataloguers of blood groups in the 20th century. As Ostrer describes their work and the work of others, he shows that to look over the genetics of Jewish groups, and to see the history of the Diaspora woven there, is truly a marvel. Here is what happened as the Jews migrated to new places and saw their numbers wax and wane, as they gained and lost adherents and thrived or were buffeted by famine, disease, wars, and persecution. Many of these groups--from North Africa, the Middle East, India--are little-known, and by telling their stories, Ostrer brings them to the forefront at a time when assimilation is literally changing the face of world Jewry. A fascinating blend of history, science, and biography, Legacy offers readers an entirely fresh perspective on the Jewish people and their history. It is as well a cutting-edge portrait of population genetics, a field which may soon take its place as a pillar of group identity alongside shared spirituality, shared social values, and a shared cultural legacy.
Author | : Batsheva Bonné-Tamir |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
This volume provides an authoritative, up-to-date account of the impact of molecular genetics on our understanding of genetic diseases prevalent among Jews. The extent of genetic variability among different Jewish communities is discussed in detail. After an introductory chapter on major demographic trends of world Jewry, the first part examines ethnohistorical relationships between different Jewish groups in light of nuclear and mictochondrial DNA polymorphisms. The next and largest section of the book reviews the most recent research on some 20 Mendelian disorders (among Ashkenz, Sephardi and Oriental Jews) and the implications of the astonishing molecular heterogeneity revealed in some of them. Advances in genetic aspects of common multifactorial diseases are covered in concluding chapters.
Author | : Dr. Hakim. Saboowala. |
Publisher | : Dr.Hakim Saboowala |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
Need to know about the 5 Most Common Ashkenazi Genetic Diseases. A Concise Review. Ashkenazi Jewish genetic diseases are a group of quaint disorders that occur more often in people of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish heritage than in the general population. Even though most of these diseases are severe and can cause early death, some can be treated to reduce symptoms and prolong life. Some of these diseases can be found during pregnancy through: · Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or · Amniocentesis. This testing is done usually if one or both parents are carriers of a genetic disease. Diseases in this group include the followings but it is preferred to discus 5 most common Disorders below concisely: · Bloom syndrome. · Canavan disease · Cystic fibrosis.* · Familial dysautonomia (FD).* · Fanconi anemia. · Spinal Muscular Atroph.* · Gaucher disease.* · Mucolipidosis IV. · Niemann-Pick disease (type A). · Tay-Sachs disease.* · Torsion dystonia. About 1 out of 4 people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage is a carrier of one of these genetic conditions. Thus, an attempt has been made in this E-Booklet to present the following, only 5 most common Disorders concisely for enthusiastic medicos along with relevant Illustrations for better understanding. 1. Gaucher Disease* 2. Cystic Fibrosis* 3. Tay-Sachs Disease* 4. Familial Dysautonomia* 5. Spinal Muscular Atrophy* …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H. (London)
Author | : Harry Ostrer MD |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2012-08-10 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0199702055 |
Who are the Jews--a race, a people, a religious group? For over a century, non-Jews and Jews alike have tried to identify who they were--first applying the methods of physical anthropology and more recently of population genetics. In Legacy, Harry Ostrer, a medical geneticist and authority on the genetics of the Jewish people, explores not only the history of these efforts, but also the insights that genetics has provided about the histories of contemporary Jewish people. Much of the book is told through the lives of scientific pioneers. We meet Russian immigrant Maurice Fishberg; Australian Joseph Jacobs, the leading Jewish anthropologist in fin-de-siècle Europe; Chaim Sheba, a colorful Israeli geneticist and surgeon general of the Israeli Army; and Arthur Mourant, one of the foremost cataloguers of blood groups in the 20th century. As Ostrer describes their work and the work of others, he shows that to look over the genetics of Jewish groups, and to see the history of the Diaspora woven there, is truly a marvel. Here is what happened as the Jews migrated to new places and saw their numbers wax and wane, as they gained and lost adherents and thrived or were buffeted by famine, disease, wars, and persecution. Many of these groups--from North Africa, the Middle East, India--are little-known, and by telling their stories, Ostrer brings them to the forefront at a time when assimilation is literally changing the face of world Jewry. A fascinating blend of history, science, and biography, Legacy offers readers an entirely fresh perspective on the Jewish people and their history. It is as well a cutting-edge portrait of population genetics, a field which may soon take its place as a pillar of group identity alongside shared spirituality, shared social values, and a shared cultural legacy.
Author | : Richard M. Goodman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 1979-01-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780608003092 |
Author | : Dhavendra Kumar |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 1569 |
Release | : 2012-05-11 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 019970547X |
Genomics and Health in the Developing World provides detailed and comprehensive coverage of population structures, human genomics, and genome variation--with particular emphasis on medical and health issues--in the emerging economies and countries of the developing world. With sections dedicated to fundamtals of genetics and genomics, epidemiology of human disease, biomarkers, comparative genomics, developments in translational genomic medicine, current and future health strategies related to genetic disease, and pertinent legislative and social factors, this volume highlights the importance of utilizing genetics/genomics knowledge to promote and achieve optimal health in the developing world. Grouped by geographic region, the chapters in this volume address: - Inherited disorders in the developing world, including a thorough look at genetic disorders in minority groups of every continent - The progress of diagnostic laboratory genetic testing, prenatal screening, and genetic counseling worldwide - Rising ethical and legal concerns of medical genetics in the developing world - Social, cultural, and religious issues related to genetic diseases across continents Both timely and vastly informative, this book is a unique and comprehensive resource for genetists, clinicians, and public health professionals interested in the social, ethical, economic, and legal matters associated with medical genetics in the developing world.
Author | : Keith Wailoo |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2006-05-29 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780801883255 |
Winner of the History of Science category of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards given by the Association of American Publishers Why do racial and ethnic controversies become attached, as they often do, to discussions of modern genetics? How do theories about genetic difference become entangled with political debates about cultural and group differences in America? Such issues are a conspicuous part of the histories of three hereditary diseases: Tay-Sachs, commonly identified with Jewish Americans; cystic fibrosis, often labeled a "Caucasian" disease; and sickle cell disease, widely associated with African Americans. In this captivating account, historians Keith Wailoo and Stephen Pemberton reveal how these diseases—fraught with ethnic and racial meanings for many Americans—became objects of biological fascination and crucibles of social debate. Peering behind the headlines of breakthrough treatments and coming cures, they tell a complex story: about different kinds of suffering and faith, about unequal access to the promises and perils of modern medicine, and about how Americans consume innovation and how they come to believe in, or resist, the notion of imminent medical breakthroughs. With Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell disease as a powerful backdrop, the authors provide a glimpse into a diverse America where racial ideologies, cultural politics, and conflicting beliefs about the power of genetics shape disparate health care expectations and experiences.