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Genetics 4 Medics


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Salute e benessere Medicina
Sviluppatore Apps4Medics Limited
4.99 USD

*** 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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