Genetics 4 Medics app for iPhone and iPad

4.6 ( 9216 ratings )

Health & Fitness Medical
Developer: Apps4Medics Limited

4.99 USD

Current version: 4.0, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 28 May 2011
App size: 21.37 Mb

*** NEW: Version 4.0. All sections updated as of 2020. **** Optimised for all iPhone screens using iOS 11 or above ****** Gene Teasers section now integral part of the app - no need to download separately.
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*** Featured in The Lancet (Sept 2011)
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*** Genetics & Syndromes made easy for medical students, nurses and doctors!
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*** Compiled by doctors from Clinical Genetics, Pediatrics and Cardiology backgrounds

KEY FEATURES:

1. Over 200 Genetic Conditions
including syndromes.
2. Search using a symptom or sign
eg: conditions with cafe au lait spots or conditions with macrocephaly
3. Pictures of chromosomal location of a condition.
4. Basic concepts of Medical Genetics simplified.
5. NEW in Version 2.0: Links to external online resources.
6. NEW in Version 2.1: New section added- GENE TEASERS.

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Genetic conditions are seen in almost all Medical specialities.
Medical Genetics is one of the fastest developing branches in Medicine.

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Genetics 4 Medics application has been designed by a group of doctors, to be used as an educational tool by medics and other healthcare professionals interested in Medical Genetics.

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We hope that this app will make learning Medical Genetics, easy and exciting for both students and practising clinicians alike.

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This app has four sections.

1. GENETIC CONDITIONS

- Over 200 Genetic conditions described
- Each condition described under two headings:
a) Background & Genetics (gene mutation, chromosomal location etc)
b) Salient Features (common clinical features)
- Links to external online resources provided for majority of conditions described.

2. MAPPING

- Conditions mapped to its chromosomal locus
- We have mainly included conditions caused by single gene defect. However, a few conditions with genetic heterogeneity have also been included.
- Pictorial representation of chromosomes to facilitate visual learning and memory. Note: these pictures do not represent the exact banding pattern of a chromosome and are not drawn to scale.
- Tapping on the titles will open up the description page of the condition.

3. CLUES

- About 150 clinical clues included
- Selecting a clue provides links to the conditions commonly associated with it.

4. BASICS

- Basic genetic concepts explained using simple terminology
- Genetic investigations simplified.

5. GENE TEASERS

Food for your genes! Try out these questions in your spare time.
This is a Quiz section comprising of around 20 scenarios and associated MCQs.

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Genetics 4 Medics application should only be used for educational purposes and NOT as a diagnostic tool. For help with diagnosing a genetic condition, please take advice from an experienced Clinical Geneticist.
Full Terms & Conditions available on downloading the app. Users must agree to these Terms & Conditions prior to use.

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Pros and cons of Genetics 4 Medics app for iPhone and iPad

Genetics 4 Medics app good for

for genetics and fetal medicine. Synthesis of major congenital disorders.

Very good and usefull app for me as a med student. Its really helpfull for a quick and systematical review of genetical pathologies. Nevertheless I find awful that a paid app comes non-optimised for Ipad... Come on guys, do something about that please.

Some bad moments

Ive downloaded the app, uninstalled it, and downloaded it again. Both times, I tap the icon, the main screen shows up, and the app immediately crashes out. This looks like an awesome app, and exactly what I was looking for. I just wish it worked.

Great short review of more common syndromes. Chromosome maps are extremely useful for studying purposes. This is a good tool for on the go review for the medical genetics or genetic counseling boards exam. Hopefully it will continue to be updated with more syndromes and testing methodology information.

Well designed, clinically accurate, and even lists references. Well made and professional app. Must have for clinical rotations.

Love the app. The addition of some pedigree practice would make it a 5 star app.

As a genetic counseling masters student, I think this is a very handy reference! Id like to see links under the references to genereviews, but other than that, no complaints. Seems to be accurate and scientifically sound.

The photo is extremely misleading. I thought I would be able to create a pedigree and add the mapping, conditions etc TO IT. Please add a functional pedigree, and I would be happy to change my rating.

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