{"product_id":"albinism-in-africa-historical-geographic-medical-genetic-and-psychosocial-aspects-paperback-9780128133163","title":"Albinism in Africa; Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects (Paperback) 9780128133163","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAlbinism in Africa\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHistorical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa, featuring thorough examinations of the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and medical aspects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJennifer Kromberg (Edited by), Prashiela Manga (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128133163, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 4 January 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e358 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 2.3 cm, 0.77 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects \u003c\/i\u003eprovides 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 considerations of importance in effectively and sensitively managing this genetic disorder. Foundational chapters covering the historical and psychosocial aspects of albinism are supplemented by discussions of the pathobiology of the disease, as well as a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and incidents of skin cancer involved in the manifestations of this disorder. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNew prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods, genetic risk assessment for individuals, families, and communities, and novel genetic markers that may be used for developing new therapeutics for treating albinism are also discussed in detail. The book provides care management approaches that may be applied to instances of albinism in other regions, along with guiding principles for treating rare genetic disorders and stigmatized patient populations across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction and historical background\u003cbr\u003e2. Clinical features, types of albinism and natural history\u003cbr\u003e3. Epidemiology of albinism \u003cbr\u003e4. Medical aspects. Dermatology\u003cbr\u003e5. Medical aspects. Ophthalmology\u003cbr\u003e6. Psychosocial aspects of albinism \u003cbr\u003e7. Molecular biology of albinism \u003cbr\u003e8. Genetic Counselling \u003cbr\u003e9. Genetic testing and prenatal diagnosis \u003cbr\u003e10. Management and therapy \u003cbr\u003e11. Conclusion\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Genetics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Genetics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Genetics%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSAK%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSAK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649826541848,"sku":"9780128133163","price":87.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128133163.jpg?v=1694103643","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/albinism-in-africa-historical-geographic-medical-genetic-and-psychosocial-aspects-paperback-9780128133163","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}