Genetics 4 Medics

*** 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.

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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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Please contact us for support or feedback - [email protected],

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