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Albinism in Africa : historical, geographic, medical, genetic, and psychosocial aspects /
Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa. Leading international contributors examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Academic Press,
[2018]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. Introduction and Historical Background / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 2. Clinical Features, Types of Albinism, and Natural History / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 3. Epidemiology of Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 4. Prevalence and Population Genetics of Albinism: Surveys in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Tanzania / Patricia M. Lund, Mark Roberts
- 5. Molecular Biology of Albinism / Prashiela Manga
- 6. Dermatological Aspects of Albinism / Sian Hartshorne, Prashiela Manga
- 7. Albinism and the Eye / Susan E.I. Williams
- Chapter8. Low-Vision Rehabilitation and Albinism / Rebecca L. Kammer
- 9. Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 10. Genetic Counseling and Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 11. Genetic Testing, Postnatal, and Prenatal Diagnosis for Albinism / Robyn Kerr, Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 12. Albinism and Social Marginalization / Sam Clarke, Jon Beale
- 13. Interventions: Preventive Management, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Support Services / G.R. Kromberg
- 14. A Personal Perspective: Living With Albinism / Nomasonto G. Mazibuko, Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
- 15. Summary and Conclusion / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg, Prashiela Manga.