Biochemistry and Genetics

Preface
Introduction
Note Concerning Disease Examples
Abbreviations
High Yield Facts in Biochemistry and Genetics
BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENETICS: CONCEPTS OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Acid-Base Equilibria, Amino Acids, and Protein Structure
Protein Function and Bioenergetics
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid, Amino Acid, Nucleotide, and Nitrogen Metabolism
Integrated Metabolism -Vitamins, Minerals, and Hormones
DNA and Chromosome Structure, DNA Replication and Repair
Gene Expression and Regulation
BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENETICS OF PARTICULAR ORGAN SYSTEMS AND MEDICAL DISCIPLINES
Molecular Basis of Disease - Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
Genetic Medicine: Clinical Genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Endocrine System - Endocrinology and Developmental Medicine
Neurosensory and Neuromuscular Systems - Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology
Digestive System - Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems - Cardiology and Pulmonology
Red and White Cells, Reticuloendothelial System - Hematology, Immunology
Integumentary and Skelatal Systems - Orthopedics, Dermatology, Rheumatology
Urogenital System - Urology, Genecology and Nephrology
Cancer - OncologyAppendix: Guide to Questions on Specific Topics
Bibliography
Index

Golder N. Wilson, MD, PhD has spent 27 years in academic medicine, conducting NIH-sponsored laboratory research and being elected to the Society for Pediatric Research. Over the past decade, Dr. Wilson's interests have concerned clinical care and education, with particular focus on parent education and preventive management regarding children with mental disability and birth defect syndromes. He has produced a pioneering book with the developmental pediatrician Carl Cooley, M.D.: Preventive Management for Children with Birth Defects and Syndromes , published by Cambridge University Press. Dr. Wilson's focus is to interpret patterns of anomalies/genetic disorders pre- and post-natally, and to complement diagnosis with educational information and management checklists that optimize medical care for children with special health care needs.