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Neurogenetics for the Practitioner provides clinicians with a navigation tool to help diagnose and treat patients with neurological disorders using neurogenetics. Sections introduce the reader to an overview of genetic principles, including practical applications in relation to diagnosis and current limitations. Additional chapters highlight how to workup patients presenting with certain features, including cerebral palsy/intellectual disability, congenital muscular dystrophy, cognitive decline/dementia, peripheral neuropathy, and paroxysmal disorder. The final section explores therapeutic strategies based on genetic interventions and genetic counselling options. This internationally contributed book will become the essential reference guide for neurologists.

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Clinical geneticist with expertise in inborn errors of metabolism, in particular Lysosomal storage disorder. Had directed a clinical and diagnostic/research laboratory in Neurogenetics for the Dept of Neurology at NYU, and for several years directed a course under the heading of the proposed book

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